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@joyces2222 Жыл бұрын
Is Using a dehumidifier an ok source for emergency water use?
@Rednecknana4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this wonderful information. I have now subscribed to your channel so at the ripe young age of 60 I’m trying to get enough put up to take care of my entire family unit. You have a fan!!
@LisaTurner-d1b3 ай бұрын
Since I used to have a house full of aquariums and changed out 50% of the water weekly I had to get rid of the chlorine in the tap water and running air through it for 24 hours did the trick. Can't put your fish in chlorinated water now can you. So for swimming pool water you can use an air pump for aquariums and pump air through the water for at least 24 hours. That should get rid of the chlorine present in the water. If you are still concerned get a test kit and Ph kit. then run it through something like a Britta filter and test again. At this point Boil or treat the water. I just recently experienced a main waterline break and used pool water to flus the toilet.
@materialgirl3383 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky to have a husband who supports you in prepping. My husband fights me every step of the way, I have been prepping for years and it's a struggle with him I have to hide everything, I'm so glad I didn't listen to him. I know why we are doing this.
@materialgirl3383 жыл бұрын
@@TheProvidentPrepper Hi girl this is a new subject that I'm seeing on FB newbies learning how to can and they all so happy because they are reusing old lids again i posted this video but wondering if you would share this video on your channel.m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX-bd3ivi614aZI
@materialgirl3383 жыл бұрын
@@TheProvidentPrepper Thk you for sharing her video on your channel maybe people will see the importance of safe canning. Keep up the great Video's. Did you ever do any vids on Emergency Evacuation for Brush Fires? 2 days ago we has heavy winds here at the Jersey Shore, A house went on fire a few Miles in another town. The winds spread the fire and it traveled 166 Acres. The highway was shut both ways Roads closures all over. 29 houses were fire damaged, The worst part was I couldn't find the news on t.v I couldn't get any info on this real time. No channels were talking about it. The only source was Twitter. I could smell the smoke in the air it was the most scariest thing, because you don't know where to run you don't know what roads are blocked. And what do you need to escape. It made me realize. I'M REALLY NOT PREPARED. But thanks again just wanted to share.
@roseannalaunstein23393 жыл бұрын
I have the same thing here , and I often ask why not prep
@catherinewarren41403 жыл бұрын
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@alisonbarratt37723 жыл бұрын
Gee your husband sounds like a keeper lol
@grinning_owl3 жыл бұрын
In an extreme water emergency, canned vegetables contain water which can be used to cook pasta, instant mashed potatoes, oatmeal, rice, etc. Strain the liquid if you want to remove any lumpy vegetables. A child's hard plastic swimming pool can be used to catch rain water for hygiene purposes. Cover the pool with mosquito netting to keep out debris and bugs.
@SirMarshalHaig3 жыл бұрын
I added noodles or rice more than once to a pan wet from the verggies. You can cook small noodles perfectly with the rest of your meal, something I like to do to stretch my pan and also get rid of too much water in the pan, so I don´t have to waste anything.
@awrinkleintimeyesterday60673 жыл бұрын
great thing to keep in mind - thanks
@tinacarrion63123 жыл бұрын
I use veggie water to boil potatoes gives them a little more flavot
@grinning_owl3 жыл бұрын
@@tinacarrion6312 Thanks for letting us know. I've been wondering if anyone has tried it.
@pblack30233 жыл бұрын
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@liliankuhn46714 жыл бұрын
I use the bleach bottles, the one gallon vinegar containers & the liquid laundry detergent bottles for flushing the toilets when the power is out. I have well water & I store about 50 of these in my basement. I know its not drinking water but I thought I'd mention it.
@awrinkleintimeyesterday60674 жыл бұрын
I do the same.
@lindawolffkashmir27683 жыл бұрын
We have been storing water in plastic cat litter jugs for washing/flushing. They are durable, haven’t had one leak yet.
@liliankuhn46713 жыл бұрын
@@TheProvidentPrepper I live in Ct & 10 yrs ago we lost power for a few days during a huge snowstorm. We went through all of the toilet flushing water. I took 5 gallon buckets in my daughters red wagon to the pond across the street, filled them up & wheeled them back home to fill up the empty toilet water containers. I had a hell of a time chipping through the ice to reach the water but we have to be creative in these situations.
@liliankuhn46713 жыл бұрын
@@lindawolffkashmir2768 Those containers are great! I used those over 10 yrs. ago when I had cats. They are the best!
@laurascott42173 жыл бұрын
@@lindawolffkashmir2768 I also save my gallon vinegar jugs. Water in them can be drank also. I just rinse them our well and let them air out for awhile. Helps get rid of the vinegar smell quite good.
@thebeans78464 жыл бұрын
Another great post! My favorite way to store water for hand washing is to re-use the large Arm & Hammer liquid laundry soap containers that have the side spigot ... they work great propped up sideways at the sink and are not frightfully heavy or awkward.
@LadyRevolver3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea I don't know why I never thought about that!
@kerrywillet38833 жыл бұрын
What about toxic ingredients from Arm & Hammer leaching into H2o? That is mentioned in this video, and correctly so. Long term damage from these chemicals is real.
@janalcazar12773 жыл бұрын
@@kerrywillet3883 It’s fine for hand washing and hygiene purposes.
@susiessoapstuff14593 жыл бұрын
@@kerrywillet3883 It is not going to be used for drinking, just handwashing and perhaps bathing.
@grinning_owl3 жыл бұрын
@@LadyRevolver Probably for the same reason many others never thought of it, either. After all, everyone can't know all things or we would be as all-knowing as God. Which is probably why God instructed us to be fruitful and multiply, so we would be motivated to communicate with others. I think life would be pretty boring if we all possessed the same knowledge about everything all the time. Learning from others also moves us to appreciate what they can bring to the banquet of life. Except, perhaps, for poor dumb Adam, who listened to Eve and took a bite out of that forbidden fruit. LOL
@doktaahwho88583 жыл бұрын
I save my preggo tomato sauce jars. I peel off the label, dishwasher the lid and jar, then fill with boiling water and cap. Once it cools off a vacuum is created and the jar lid makes a snapping noise because of the seal created. So, vacuum sealed water, stored in glass and previously boiled. Doesn't get much better than that.
@craighoward62433 жыл бұрын
" COME ON MAN"
@doktaahwho88583 жыл бұрын
@@craighoward6243 wtf
@thenewheatherlawson9795 Жыл бұрын
wow!ty!!!
@LisaTurner-d1b3 ай бұрын
I really Like that idea and will be applying that to my shelter in place preps.
@MsWillita83 жыл бұрын
After they cut off our water here in Texas this week, I think I'll start becoming a Prepper❤
@thinkforyourselfjohn31633 жыл бұрын
Wise choice. Praying for Texas.
@krissyscoon88803 жыл бұрын
Agree I’m also in Texas. I wish we would have prepared better! Sending hugs 🤗
@arielblue3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@arielblue3 жыл бұрын
@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank you for helping.
@arielblue3 жыл бұрын
@@krissyscoon8880 How do we store without sunlight hitting plastic bottles.
@scotts5954 жыл бұрын
We bought 5 gal water cubes they have spigots and stack for about $12 ea & ordered long term water treatment drops as we are on well water. Placed wood on ground in garage, then carpet and only stack 2 high, 6 total. We also have a Alexa Pur filter & hot tub that we do not use~ we filled and treated the water. Too bad we didn’t get this done prior to our well pump going out on us and the 5 days without water:( Don’t wait!! Cheaper to prepare in advance 😳. Now we also have an RV - nice water storage tank, too. Wife watches this channel- we have made so many changes in our lives - we sleep Much Better Now💥 I Recommend this channel to everyone who is worried about power, water, food, etc! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you so much Provident Prepper Family!!
@oligarchytheatre7773 жыл бұрын
AS A PERSON RAISED BY MILITARY, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!
@anitatamez88373 жыл бұрын
Texas here and going thru all the prepper channels, have to learn because it will happen again.
@suzannefronzaglio24273 жыл бұрын
"Southern Prepper" is a good channel too. Look through his archives for many topics.
@elsiedeleon44843 жыл бұрын
Hi Anita! Rio Grande Valley Texas here! can i also recommend RedRose Homestead? I watch her and Provident Preppers. I have learned to trust them more than other.? why? because of their very well produced videos that include an abundance of research and their sources for information. Not to mention the lovely people they are! thank you Provident Preppers! and RoseRed Homestead!
@susiessoapstuff14593 жыл бұрын
On your glass jars, put either rubber bands or old socks cut into 3-4 inch sections around the jars to keep them from breaking from vibration against one another.
@deebee5333 жыл бұрын
Rubber bands dry out/break and are horrible to get off of stuff once backed on for years. Found a bunch of stuff I packed away in attic for a few years. It was impossible to get all of the dried up stuck off. yuck. But they were not glass jars so it might not matter. I saw someone use socks. they cut the bottoms off. That is a great idea if you always end up with socks that its partner is mia.
@grandcatsmama34213 жыл бұрын
@@deebee533 Rose Red Homestead keeps the cardboard cases the canning jars came in and the plastic on the outside which helps keep the jars in place and from breaking too. The sock idea is great for moving them in an emergency. She also has water containers that they carry with them while camping that hold drinking water. They can be worn easily.
@debammann58613 жыл бұрын
Oh my, i was just wondering what to do with a pile of socks that i really have no need for. Now i know!
@ennydenis11983 жыл бұрын
I buy 2 gallons every day I use it for cooking face wash teeth brushing..I make sure I have 50 tall gallons extra for emergencies I will never run out of water a tall shelf packed with the water..plus extra food candles flashlights emergency radio batteries first aid kit crochet blankets that I make myself I am well prepared summer winter at all times Stay safe everyone 🙏
@jopatterson87124 жыл бұрын
Glass. Mason jars. You can boil the water and can your own and seal it for cooking and drinking. I got a lot of good advice from this video. And lots of things to think about from the comments as well. Nice video
@arielblue3 жыл бұрын
@@TheProvidentPrepper Are Mason jars the best way to store.
@maryarcher84843 жыл бұрын
Canned water is sterile water to use if there are cuts or wounds
@dianehand13963 жыл бұрын
How long do you process it?
@joshhelcel97243 жыл бұрын
Plus solar disinfection. Glass is the way to go...
@brendaallen38834 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Ive concentrated on food storage never thinking that the water may be turned off
@deniseclendening53814 жыл бұрын
Just received my 55 gallon water drums. Rinsing and filling. We’re good to go.
@chickenmama43843 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your 55 gallon drums
@ant-13824 жыл бұрын
A great way to overcome the breakage with glass jars is to put them back into the case they came in, with the card dividers. Keeps them snug and cushioned, and as a bonus the cases are easy to stack, don't take up to much room, and can easily be secured. This applies to your other home jarred goods. Personally I like the big water jugs, got them stashed around, in out of the way spots, don't have a place for barrels. Got a hand pump that fits on the top making it easy to use when the time comes.
@MarySmith-ry9cu2 жыл бұрын
Also, I bought packages of black socks from the dollar store. I trim if the toe portion and slip the jar into the sock to keep the light out and keep a cushion between the jars.
@valerieblack6322 Жыл бұрын
Were did you get your hand pump for your water bottle… I have the 5gallon water bottle that hand pump will come in handy… thank you in advance ❤
@ant-1382 Жыл бұрын
@@valerieblack6322 Canadian Tire
@valerieblack6322 Жыл бұрын
@@ant-1382 thank you 😊
@deborahn.6150 Жыл бұрын
I cut the tops off old socks to use as sleeves for glass jars. It helps to prevent breakage.
@hlegler3 жыл бұрын
Last month I asked the checkout guy + girl at Costco what shortages they were seeing, and they said "bottled water". I'm sure they're stocked up by now, but it was a good reminder to get prepared while you can! ☺️
@HappyHoney413 жыл бұрын
Stored water in jugs, water in hot tub and water heater, then there's the life straws. Keep bleach for emergency purifying. If looks like something may be coming, I fill up additional jugs and buckets - for animals and flushing. Thanks for the tip on using canning jars for water. Had not thought of that.
@branned4 жыл бұрын
You are the most practical preppers on KZbin
@lindawolffkashmir27684 жыл бұрын
There is one household emergency water source you forgot that is valuable in a pinch: the hot water heater. It can hold around 30 gallons of water, and if your water heater is not extremely old, you could tap it if you need it. If your water heater was working properly before the emergency, the water running through it has been cycled constantly, and also has been exposed to heat. If you are on a city water supply, the water contained in the heater will be clean, and drinkable.
@sheliametcalfe3 жыл бұрын
Alot PEOPLE forget about the water heater
@henryvalero92353 жыл бұрын
@@0annonymous From Lil Giant 1-2 drops of bleach for a gallon of water. When learning to store water I put gallons of water into milk jugs, heard you were supposed to add bleach, so put in a teaspoon of bleach, stored the jugs for about a month, and they started leaking. Found out jugs leaking when some guys came down our street because pipes leaking. They shut off the water and started digging up the water pipes. I came home from work and had no water to wash dishes, to cook with, or to drink. I had no transportation. A more experienced person I called suggested I use bleach water to wash the dishes. I used two jugs I had yet to put bleach in to cook with. By next day they had repaired the water pipes, Moral of the story? DO NOT USE USED MILK JUGS. ALSO DO NOT add too much bleach. 1-2 drops per gallon is fine to make the water store for longer periods.
@johnhoffpauir7433 жыл бұрын
There is a drain valve at the bottom you can open. Remember to turn off power to it or you will burn up heating element when power comes back on. Older water heater could have sediment in bottom and it will plug the drain valve.
@maryannsmith90933 жыл бұрын
Also toilet tank water.
@juliaweber2123 жыл бұрын
Not if you have no electricity
@geeters473 жыл бұрын
You two have put a lot of work into this video. Thank you so much!
@agemoth2 жыл бұрын
VERY helpful video! And thanks so much for talking about rotation and how it isn't a life or death thing to rotate! What a relief! 😅
@catharinef.40 Жыл бұрын
I know right....this has my biggest obstacle in even starting a water storage project. Now I am gong to ask everyone for their empty jars/bottles :).
@emmcm66103 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid my aunt's husband made a big water deposit that looks like a swimming pool, (in Mexico many people had those in their homes) in the ground I would say 10 sq feet with cement, it looked like a cube with an iron little door on top that open outward like in an underground shelter, they filled it with water, we kids could run on top of it and around because it was just like a sidewalk or patio.
@cybersal73 жыл бұрын
Like a water cystern,
@conniewilliamson44953 жыл бұрын
I was raised in the hills of KY using a cistern like you described
@waywardspirit78983 жыл бұрын
Cisterns have been used for thousands of years....The well designed ones fill up automatically every time it rains.
@mobilemomma38533 ай бұрын
Im subscribed to ALOT of PREPPER channels but I always find yours as way more informative, thank you.
@TheProvidentPrepper3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@sheilakuri83873 жыл бұрын
We went to an on demand hot water systems a few years back and I realized recently that meant that we now have no “emergency” tank in the garage, so this is critical to get stored up.
@Pdkweathers3 жыл бұрын
At one time I owned a large freezer. It was too big for my needs. So it was never full. Well a full freezer is a more efficient freezer. So I filled repurposed soda bottles and large vinegar bottles. When our power was out after a hurricane I used the water.
@susiessoapstuff14593 жыл бұрын
I have two upright freezers, and my husband uses distilled water in his CPAP machine. If I find a space in a freezer for a gallon, I fill one and put it there. He and my daughter both drink carbonated flavored water that comes in quart/liter bottles. I run those through the dishwasher, refill them, and tuck them into small spaces. It helps your freezer run much less. Not to mention it is a great water source in an emergency.
@SomeBuddy7773 жыл бұрын
@@susiessoapstuff1459 Great 👍
@SomeBuddy7773 жыл бұрын
Great post! So much truth 👍
@HeideHoney3 жыл бұрын
Hey thats a pretty good idea there! Thanks
@tomnoyb83013 жыл бұрын
Full freezers use much more electricity. Yes a full freezer is technically more efficient than an empty freezer, but only because the cost per pound of frozen-items is infinite for an empty freezer. Needlessly storing frozen water is a terrible waste. There are valid reasons to store frozen-water, but efficiency is not one of them.
@Mara-xv3kh2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for your Very Helpful Video! As,a single lady I soOo needed this! God bless ya'll ❤️ 🙌 🙏 & Hello from Atlanta, GA!
@ritakus98713 жыл бұрын
I think it is wise to store glass mason jars in ziplock baggies whether you have food or water. It prevents them from shattering everywhere if there was an earthquake, making minimal clean up, prevents botulism from spreading (which of course is rare), and you will have an extra bag for sharing if needed.
@Achristianhousewife20243 жыл бұрын
Good video. I had some stored thankfully, we coming out of the crazy ice/snow storm.. many people have burned water pipes.. we didn’t but now water pressure low and has to be boiled,,thankfully I had enough for these days.no trucks have been able to get to the stores in northern Louisiana so stores are low on water too... still know I need more water stored., live and learn..
@ChrisSaenz133 жыл бұрын
For toilet flushing we put water in the big yellow Tidy cat litter containers. They close nicely and are heavy but doable with the fairly comfortable handles. This helped us here in Corpus Christi during the freeze emergency. I'm not sure but they probably can hold 4 or 5 gallons. For drinking we save and rotate bottled water. The hardest part is having enough stored for bathing and for washing dishes. Still working on that one. This video was very helpful!
@denicesanders45863 жыл бұрын
Baby wipes work well for personal hygiene. You can "wash" with them too.
@jackieflynt9952 жыл бұрын
Dollar Tree Carrie's several types of hygiene wipes. They were aife saver when I had 2 ankle surgeries. Now I keep them stocked at home & car. But PLEASE don't flush them, no matter what the pkg might say...they clog septic tanks & city systems.
@trudieristich795 Жыл бұрын
@@denicesanders4586 Yup that's my deal
@davidriley17372 ай бұрын
Take sponge baths in the sink or a big bowl in emergency, use cheap paper plates instead of wasting water washing them.
@texasstadium Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I've found the most expedient way to store water is in the one gallon clear plastic containers with handle. The water is purified, sealed and dated. Every trip to the store we add a couple of gallons. We also have the ability/containers/filters to store tap and rain water.The main thing is to enjoy life but keep "your ear to the ground". Having the right gear on hand will allow that last minute flurry of preparedness activity prior to disaster. I wll check out your website.
@MellyBoo833 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have seen this video before I lost my entire water supply. I did not realize that water jugs from the grocery store should not be stored on the basement floor and I also did not realize they degrade so quickly. Walked into a puddle of water yesterday. The water jugs had been sitting on the basement floor for 18months so we had to toss it. Thankfully I now know how to store water and which containers are best. Thank you for all the content you share, it is very valuable indeed!
@traveler79293 жыл бұрын
I had the unfortunate experience of having my main water intake line rupture recently. With the current difficulty in getting contractors and supplies, I was fully without water for over a week. Instead of staying with family, I decided to try out my water preps and boy am I glad I did. If you want any semblance of hygiene you really need 4-5 gallons of water per day for one person. I have water cubes for drinking water and clean used cat litter containers for hygiene purposes along with a few other random containers. I’ve found that in the absence of a catchment system, placing plastic tubs below the roof line is adequate for collecting rain water for hygiene or purification (a whole other topic). You should also consider how water is used. You need several small wash tubs for washing dishes and bathing. A lightweight gallon pitcher is also helpful. You need a large pot to heat water. In a true grid down situation, I highly recommend using a portable composting toilet with a urine hat rather than flushing the toilet multiple times per day. Each flush requires a gallon or more and sewer may not be functioning properly. Once the emergency is over, you can place the tubs and other supplies along with wipes, hand sanitizer, paper plates, etc in the tubs and store it away. Interestingly I had ordered 10 pounds of cucumbers to pickle before the line broke and on the day I pickled I used 9 gallons of water.
@victoriaogletree46693 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, you two flow very well and use of the video time.
@DVMartin9974 жыл бұрын
Great video. Great information. Priorities: water, shelter, food. My personal water storage is 8-55 gallon drums plumbed together, stacked on their side, two high. Built a frame, placed the barrels and plumbed with pvc. One bung plug is 2” NPT, standard threaded fitting from a big box. The other is a course, odd thread but has a 3/4” NPT knockout center. 2” down. Plumb all 2” together fed from downspout. 1”x1”x3/4” tee from a 3/4” nipple out of the barrel feed a 1” drain line/vent. Plumb all 3/4” to 1” together and have it exit at the downspout where the feed is. This allows overflow and refreshing when full. The intake is fed to the bottom 2” to fill from the bottom. The opposite end tees out to a standard hose bib. Also used to water my garden, so rotated regularly. I get about 5 psi at a 2’ rise to the garden, 125’ away. Working on options to keep it from freezing. Thinking 2 barrels buried at 5’ plumbed together and into the main system. Plumb 2” down and 3/4” up to vent creating a thermosyphon. No pump required and below the frost line. Sorry so long. 🤪
@alisonbarratt37723 жыл бұрын
Marry me!
@jerrysmith3724 жыл бұрын
Yep - two 750 gallon water tanks with a wood surround. About a years supply for me and mine.
@montegalvan98524 жыл бұрын
I have a 20,000 gallon pool for me and mine😘
@henryvalero92353 жыл бұрын
@@montegalvan9852 From Lil Giant Hope it is not a swimming pool. Video host says taste funny and may be bad for you.😉
@suzannefronzaglio24273 жыл бұрын
If you have those "LifeStraws", or a good water filter system, you can use the water in the pool to drink.
@paulthomas23373 жыл бұрын
We stored water in jars and used the blue foam used to insulate the foundations on new buildings bought at Lowe's or Home Depot - comes on 6 inch high and on 20 foot rolls. We wrapped each jar with the blue foam and then on front of shelves we used bungie cords to keep jars from falling off during earthquakes. I shook these jars darn hard and not one glass jar broke! Good for food and water.
@Tinkerbell313264 жыл бұрын
As always, the most trusted channel for prepping information. Thank you and God bless.
@mcs27763 жыл бұрын
After we lost water in rural Oklahoma, i will definitely do this, as well as looking into a water Buffalo as i used in the military 💜. Thank you very much for sharing your video tips🙏🏾
@jellicledoc11263 жыл бұрын
What is a water buffalo?
@originalsupermommy3 жыл бұрын
We stopped using tap water by choice years ago. I only reuse bottles that were originally water bottles. I refill them at a local self serve filtration machine. We also filter rain water for cleaning, and straight rain water for flushing. Carrying jugs of water daily is great exercise!
@TheJohnny1x3 жыл бұрын
Good plan.
@rekster114 жыл бұрын
Stellar info on emergency water preparedness! I learned a lot. Definitely sharing this.
@dw24463 жыл бұрын
A close friend of our recently dug their own water well. They only went 10' down and they have a DIY well pump system in their back yard. Their water still needs to be filtered, but it's a free natural source. We hope to do our own very very soon!
@mycharmedunicorn87153 жыл бұрын
How did they do it?
@rodleyeriffe91494 жыл бұрын
I use milk in wax cartons (1/2 gal). I sanitize (Tbs bleach), then rinse and fill with tap water (contains chlorine). Cap and seal with candle wax. I have a case of 5 stage filters (Zero). If I run out of stored water, I'm one block from a creek. I'll clothe filter, boil, then run through a 5 stage filter.
@wownewstome61233 жыл бұрын
There are problems with using milk containers. Don't use them, per FEMA . gov, article title, "Food and Water in an Emergency". "If you decide to re-use storage containers, choose two-liter plastic soft drink bottles - not plastic jugs or cardboard containers that have had milk or fruit juice in them. The reason is that milk protein and fruit sugars cannot be adequately removed from these containers and provide an environment for bacterial growth when water is stored in them. Cardboard containers leak easily."
@jc.11913 жыл бұрын
Filter before boiling
@bondee58653 жыл бұрын
For hygiene, laundry soap container's; they can even be used like a faucet if it has the push button dispenser! (This is for quick, practical survival) I do keep these full in case the water gets shut off vin our community; and it's been a convenience/and a necessity in times past; for different reasons water unexpectedly quit for a day or two! #1- I always fill empty, sterile soda bottles and have a few in kitchen but pantry first, then a couple in bathroom's for brushing teeth, and at least one or two but bedrooms. I might have to stay in one room if I get sick or some other emergency. Also it's good to have plenty if sterile water. We plan on setting up additional barrel's for the future. Thank you for your invaluable instructions!!
@davinacallas76272 жыл бұрын
I’ve spend months and months searching, watching videos, asking questions etc. Nothing and No one has ever spoken or given practical survival knowledge for Water and food preparation for those like myself who live in a Block “No Storage, No Garden, No Space and a very Small living area … And enquiring to whether or not you or anyone else may have productive advice for this please. Thank You 🙏
@saramorisani4 жыл бұрын
Amazing vital info: THANK YOU!
@markbudreau81904 жыл бұрын
If you own your home. Install a check valve in the main water supply right after the shut off valve put a tee in the line and hook pressure tank to the line . Pressure tank come in various sizes so the larger the tank the more storage.80 gallon tank yields roughly 47 gallons pressurized water stored. This will allow you to still use your sinks toilet and baths until the water stored in the tank is gone. Glory to this is the water continually refreshes as you use your water daily. This allows that if your water got shut off right now you would have that stored.
@granthill29804 жыл бұрын
Water, if stored right, theoretically, can last forever. It's one of the few things that can. No rotation is necessary. Talking about cans- A friend of mine's Dad ate a 50-year-old can of corn. Said it was just a little bland but otherwise was alright. The can was in perfect condition which showed it was stored in a good climate. Certain can food, especially meats, can last a VERY long time.
@myrnadavis24093 жыл бұрын
Lord have mercy Men do some strange things sometimes But they usually live through them though No wonder the creator made a help meet for Adam
@TheJohnny1x3 жыл бұрын
Expiration dates are a form of job security. Unless the container or can is damaged in some way do not count it out. Can goods last longer than most think.
@MamaKalash3 жыл бұрын
Cans have expirations dates though.
@MamaKalash3 жыл бұрын
@@myrnadavis2409, God did that to complete Adam, and because He says that "it's not good that man be alone," and to procreate. He didn't provide a helpmeet because Adam (men) was unintelligent. It was the woman who was deceived into bringing sin into the world....the first to disobey God. She was the one who sinned first, then enticed the man to sin. He was nearby, and the more accountable, but she fell first.
@myrnadavis24093 жыл бұрын
@@MamaKalash I get what you're saying but I never meant that man was unintelligent He did however willingly chose to put his wife's decision above Gods commandment Yes she was the one deceived and the one who fell first no disputing that
@sandraburke12583 жыл бұрын
WAL-MART FOOD SAFE USED BAKERY BUCKETS @ $1 each for either 2 gallon or the 5 Gallon. MANY MANY FOOD & WATER STORAGE USES. I asked the ladies in the bakery and they are happy to get those buckets with lids for me. Regular Food Safe Containers are costly, these work perfectly. Prepping for a family of 20 I have purchased many. 27 Gallon Commander Totes at Lowes have also suited my needs, they stack so securely it makes small spaces more useful by using floor to ceiling storage.
@wd43133 жыл бұрын
Hi Jonathan, Thank you for the video. I hope you're ready, getting ready for what's coming Brother.
@JonathanBJones3 жыл бұрын
Hey WD...way to be...that is our goal...prepare for the storms that are coming. I am hopeful that many will see the dangers and take actions that will help them and provide peace of mind. Keep encouraging others and making progress! Thanks for being part of the solution!
@wd43133 жыл бұрын
@@JonathanBJones I'm trying but people don't listen. It's like people are offended by or afraid of the truth. No Thank! you Brother, keep up the Great! work, you're helping millions of people to prepare, Very Admirable. Thank you my Friend 💞
@JonathanBJones3 жыл бұрын
@@wd4313 Thanks for your kind words...we will press forward and hope to help some see the dangers. Stay well and happy...keep being part of the solution!!
@wd43133 жыл бұрын
@@JonathanBJones 💞
@ericg21674 жыл бұрын
Your 40 gallon hot water tank is also a good emergency source. Should probably filter it before drinking. You'll mix up alot of sediment messing with it.
@woodydel5 ай бұрын
you can stick a tank heating pad to help about freezing. I use them in my motorhome. Works with a thermostat on the tank
@getitright58634 жыл бұрын
I appreciate all the information that you give us. Thank you.
@danagreen92643 жыл бұрын
Im so glad im not alone storing under my bed lol and in my closet 🤭🤭🤗🤗
@kbelle98543 жыл бұрын
I am storing the gallon jugs (40!) of drinking water under our guest bed. Thought it was smart, but now it sounds like they might leak?
@danagreen92643 жыл бұрын
@@kbelle9854 i think 2 ltr bottles might b stronger ive noticed that gal jugs( mine saved from distilled) did leak some of them its always something lol
@mememichelle10263 жыл бұрын
Lol me too. 😊😀😊
@tonik97243 жыл бұрын
Be careful about weight, make sure your floor can support it.
@harleyrdr12 жыл бұрын
ALL GREAT ADVICE! But please don’t forget your Pets too!
@michellespaeth76084 жыл бұрын
We are considering buying a house with a well (we’re moving anyways) but we plan to put a large water tank on the property to cycle through after filtration and to store a backup supply. Might work well for those times when the power to the pump might be off or we don’t have a generator hooked up to it in case of power outage.
@debammann58613 жыл бұрын
If you get a well, a sm back up generator to run the pump us good. Also, they design some wells so that you could pull up water by hand in an emergency.
@johnb63712 жыл бұрын
Have the well water tested before you buy the home. I worked in that field and there are many all over the U.S. that are toxic.
@whatsnext23593 жыл бұрын
First time to your channel! Great info! Thank you! I personally would not store or drink from cases of prepackaged water bottles, especially after being stored in a hot car for any period of time for the following reasons: 1. The water in these bottles are only lightly filtered, which leaves behind lots of chemicals, causing the plastic to breakdown, leaching BPA, and other dangerous chemicals into the water. 2. The bottles are prepackaged & stored in hot warehouses for months or longer; more time to leach plastic. 3. When they finally make it to your local grocery store, Costco or Sam's Club, they're often stored in cages outside in the heat & sun, causing further degradation of the plastic. They're also put on sale out front of the stores in the sun. The BPA in plastic is a synthetic estrogen (female hormone), which is why many boys & men grow breasts, and boys have become more affeminant over the years. It is also linked to autism, cancer, and many other health issues. Drink clean, chemical-free water whenever you can. Farah Faucet died from a long battle with colorectal cancer. She has stated that she is certain that she got cancer from consuming water for many years from plastic bottles she left in her car for post workout hydration.
@flyinhawaiian72263 жыл бұрын
Wow. Rip Farrah
@janetlynne87122 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos I've ever watched on water. (I've watched a lot of videos) great job! I had the place where we bought our 55 gal drums install a spigot it costs me $54 for the barrel and spigot already installed they install the spigot sideways so you can easily hook a hose to it. I also have a hand pump just in case. I know this doesn't sound fun but try limiting yourself for a day or longer and just see how much water we waste. I am guilty when it comes to wasting water. If you try this every now and then it can help keep you aware of how much water is going down the drain. Also big bottles of cat litter are great to save water for say small loads of laundry or cleaning just remember not to drink it. The milk bottles sure do degrade. I've had them degrade in 3 months. What a mess. I'm going to add this I probably would drink the water from unscented cat litter bottles but I would put it through a Berkey or use my Mini Sawyer. I'm just not going to recommend it to others. Yes I would also drink swimming pool water but our community pool isn't used much at all. If you have a great filter it will be safe in case of a emergency.
@Sniper.9252 жыл бұрын
Great video. As always, FYI blue can.. can freeze and nothing will happen to the can.
@joycelane33173 жыл бұрын
I saved my large size coffee containers. They are plastic with a lid. Ran them through the dishwasher then filled with filtered water from my fridge. I also save 2 liter pop bottles for water
@spiderking22743 жыл бұрын
Large coffee can, when empty, (not plastic kind) can also be used to heat food on. Get a roll of toilet paper, take the cardboard out, pour rubbing alcohol over the toilet paper, let it soak in, light. Use some form of oven rack on top and boil water, soup, whatever. Hey, it's good in a pinch.
@nc85243 жыл бұрын
I have an aqua pod on its way. It wouldnt be great choice for drinking, but for about $35 it'll fill up about 65 gallons water and will fill it up in tub before emergency. That rules out the tub for showers and baths but water would otherwise be unclean anyway. Would need to do " bird baths" ...Also check out the 5 gallon Igloo hand wash stations at Academy for $40.
@debammann58613 жыл бұрын
Got a 'Water Bob' that is the same thing, comes w/a pump, fits on a tub. I have tubs & shower stalls in house, but summer outdoor shower easy to rig. They make dark plastic bags w/shower nozzels. Sun heats up the dark plastic for evening shower.
@carmenacevedi38763 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the información. Have a blessed day.
@biggreenblob3 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing you all do with the mason jars. I always keep a large supply of mason jars, because if we ever encounter a long term power outage, we plan on canning most of the meat in our freezer.
@garybeibers26944 жыл бұрын
Don’t use a regular outside water hose. I got my water hose (white food grade) from Walmart RV department. When I’m done I attach the ends together so it stays clean inside.
@marynieder82644 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea!
@YeshuaKingMessiah3 жыл бұрын
Let it dry well first
@susananderson96193 жыл бұрын
TV? You have to do is flush fresh water thru the house fir a couple seconds,just like if you drink the rain as its falling... wait for the rain to be falling a few minutes. I drank water from our hose all the time. Still alive 62 years later
@marysanders84444 жыл бұрын
We use a variety of ways. We use 30 gallon water heater water for hygiene water, bottled water for drinking, refilled pop bottles for drinking and hygiene.
@debammann58613 жыл бұрын
I grew up rinsing & rotating water bottles in our basement as a kid. My mom was still storing water until she passed away this yr. Found bottles tucked away. I have bought some cubes & a drum. Have to get a sink hose to fill the drum. Ok, realize I will need a pump too.
@paulamcclellan84363 жыл бұрын
Save water from hand washing, called grey water, to flush toilets.
@tracys8323 жыл бұрын
@Stella doll that’s a great idea. Would it last a while this way?
@eileenparslow20603 жыл бұрын
Build an outhouse.
@justjan25764 жыл бұрын
Love you guys and your kind helpfulness!
@justjan25764 жыл бұрын
@@TheProvidentPrepper 🥳❤
@stansburyartstudio16623 жыл бұрын
OMG!!!! For once I'm doing something right! Thank you!
@JenniferDC3 жыл бұрын
After one particularly bad hurricane we were without power for two weeks. We used our pool water for flushing and bathing. Nowadays we own a water tank and fill that when we get alerted to a serious storm or other possible water issues.
@OverlandUSAHD3 жыл бұрын
I use heavy juice bottles. When I use the stored water for drinking, I put it through the Big Berkey to filter it
@welschicaWA2 жыл бұрын
This is such a brilliant idea! Will I still be able to use the canning lids when I use the water, and want to can?
@aarontaylor16882 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thank you! You have a new subscriber!
@littlesparrow343 жыл бұрын
Lovely channel, we need this.
@audreylopez3851 Жыл бұрын
For washing clothes, dishes or pans I store water in those plastic liquid detergent and fabric softener containers that are cleaned, that have the spiquet on them. These containers can be placed on the counter and just push the spiquet to expel the water onto the items being washed. We have a Berkey filtering and other systems to filter water. We run the water batches through the system more than once. We store drinking water completely different than we store other usable water. The water heater also stores water as a backup if necessary.
@Mr05Chuck3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2,500 gallon waterfall feature pond I built that I can always boil. Or use it for flushing.
@cybersal73 жыл бұрын
I was out of electricity and electric water water well for nearly four days. We set up a generator for the smallest bedroom On the third day and ran only a small heater and recharged phones. I kept pretty warm in my bedroom with no heat however I was amazed to wake up on the second day and realize my king-size Tempur-pedic mattress had frozen around me thankfully I was still very warm in my little unfrozen spot. I dread to think if I had. stored water bottles under my bed . 1 gallon of water I had on my kitchen counter Froze and got everything wet. Under normal circumstances you have some really good solutions
@5points70193 жыл бұрын
Place bottles in underbed totes to catch any leakers.
@chazfaz35954 жыл бұрын
My dog loves to store backup water in the toilet bowl...
@sharonc80053 жыл бұрын
Just one note. I live in rural east texas and have a well. So part of my prepping supplies includes a sturdy bucket and enough strong rope to lower it to water level if ever needed
@sophiadelaird73753 жыл бұрын
The rich are buying up "water rights". So the water in your well will or already belongs to someone else. Don't be surprised if one day someone comes to your home and tells you your using "their" water (from your well) therefore you have to pay them.
@michaelhrivnak17193 жыл бұрын
@@sophiadelaird7375 I don't think so. In an emergency, life or death situation, those people coming to your home would be leaving just as quickly!
@sophiadelaird73753 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhrivnak1719 I with you on this but its true look it up. If you won't comply I'm assuming they could come after your assets 🤷🏻♀️
@michaelhrivnak17193 жыл бұрын
@@sophiadelaird7375 Your right Sophia. Completely! But I guess what I'm trying to say, in an emergency situation, is I will take my chances just to survive. And deal with the legalities later. It's sad but that's the world we live in. I know out west the water situation is critical. But when profit is more important than the needs of human survival, I take serious issue.
@rubenaraujo3193 жыл бұрын
No water from the faucet? Where I live there predicting an 7.8 earthquake. We had 5.3 & 5.5 quake years back. Part of town the water was shut off for repairment. It is good to buy & store water Incase any kind of disaster comes.
@patberg35233 жыл бұрын
A Water Bob can be very handy if you know major storms are coming or planned power shut downs, water shut offs etc. They are especially helpful if you have more than one bathroom/tub i.e. you can fill all tubs for more water storage or fill all except one that is designated as a cleaning station or for other use. Place the Water Bob in the tub and fill it with the water spigot. The water is drinkable directly from the Water Bob. During extreme water shortages you probably won’t be taking baths and showers anyway but washing just the necessary ‘parts’ as needed.
@susiearviso30323 жыл бұрын
I'm just using cleaned, plastic juice containers. I clean them and pour in water from my home PUR tank. We have a large concrete basement that is cool all the time.
@TheOrganizedPineapple3 жыл бұрын
I've used almond milk jugs and juice jugs. Haven't had a problem. I rotate regularly. Could drink in an emergency but plan to use for cooking or hygiene if needed.
@maggiehumble78223 жыл бұрын
We have been off grid for 30 years,we get water from a well,and we put water in large bleach bottles,we use then for everything,we are in our 70s and in good health,we do however keep these bottles in a dark area,never in sunlight..how we started was have family save their bleach bottles and make sure they rinse them and leave the caps off,we to did the same..it's up to you ..we are not changing
@dianegarcia71083 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right with bottles shaped as milk jugs... I have been using them to store tap water and now some water jugs are turning green 🤢 I was only gonna use only for cleaning and cooking for emergencies but now I know i will have to use better plastic
@kesirasmith92622 жыл бұрын
Hello, what about plastic mason jars for water? And do you have a video on emergency food supplies?
@kevinnaber7902 жыл бұрын
Watch out for the Reliance HydroRoller! It is handy to transport water over smooth surfaces but the small width of the wheels make it hard to move over rough or soft surfaces. Also the seem tends to crack after a while.
@thinkforyourselfjohn31633 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these awesome tips. Priceless. God Bless you.
@melissaroot1092 Жыл бұрын
Filtered water pressure canned in half gallon glass jars at 10 lbs pressure for 20 minutes.
@Michelle-ou9bm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@carolgreen1822 Жыл бұрын
Great video. QUESTION:. What do you mean when you say 'water rotation'. Thanks, Carol in Texas
@angelalott60423 жыл бұрын
Thank You I just love your KZbin channel
@samieparadise93162 жыл бұрын
I saved and collected empty baby food jars from friends with children. I use them to store some dehydrated foods, and the rest for water storage.
@brightstarr574 жыл бұрын
What a wealth of information! Thanks for the info on water in milk jugs! I didn't know!
@gwil6214 Жыл бұрын
I like the individual size water bottles (16.9 fluid ounces) because you can break down the "case" and use or store them individually and you can easily recycle the empties. If an entire case is too heavy, break the case down into individual bottles are an added advantage. I find that they are the most versatile and can be easily bartered also.
@burly6363 жыл бұрын
the space that is required is at a minimum. I store on my deck in winter.Those little water bottles can be crushed very small and put lid back on. Doesn't take much garbage space. I have 2 Treated 55 gal barrels in 2 dark cool closets. Been there 5 years, but husband passed and can't move them. It will be used for hygiene and they came with the right pump. Better than nothing. Regular gal water bottles at store do break down and that you have to watch. Arizona tea gal bottles I used also, with a few drops of bleach after cleaned. Thinking about having a hand pump put in the well house in case of electricity blackout. Looks like that is very possible this year.
@marytica1234 жыл бұрын
THANKFULLY, we installed a TRANSFER SWITCH which allows our emergency generator to run our private well pump. The water passes thru a "whole house filter" as it enters our home, so it's already safe to drink when it flows thru our taps. Of course, this solution only works if you have a private well system !
@scotts5954 жыл бұрын
That won’t help if you need to leave your house - fire, earthquake, flood, social chaos, etc.
@hazelbaker76383 жыл бұрын
We have our own well, where did you get your whole house filter we need one, thanks
@marytica1233 жыл бұрын
@@hazelbaker7638 We bought ours at Lowes, they probably are available thru Home Depot as well.
@brazilianfernie Жыл бұрын
Also doesn’t help unless you have gasoline stored for emergency use.
@jackoxenrider28863 жыл бұрын
We have 2 hand dug water Wells. Do you have a video on refurbishing and using them? Thanks great video! Love the team work of husband and wife!
@cyndiharrington17513 жыл бұрын
Plastic 55 gallon drums can be utilized to store snow melt and rain runoff storage
@wownewstome61233 жыл бұрын
Just be careful. Rain runoff from your roof is contaminated. Not just from roofing materials, but from bird poop. Also, possibly mold, etc. It was in the news recently about 'don't eat icecicles'.
@cyndiharrington17513 жыл бұрын
@@wownewstome6123 boiling the water ..the water coming off my roof is Crystal clear
@wownewstome61233 жыл бұрын
@@cyndiharrington1751 Boiling sounds great, but doesn't remove chemicals such as lead & asbestos from roofing material. Some pathogens are not killed by disinfectants.
@wownewstome61233 жыл бұрын
@@cyndiharrington1751 Good CDC article on *rain water includes: "Water intended for drinking needs to be filtered, disinfected, and tested regularly."* It makes other good points, such as: Protect from mosquitos entering and breeding in the rain barrel. "...a simple device called a “first flush diverter” to remove the first water that comes out of the system." CDC article title is: Drinking Water. Subtitle, Rainwater Collection *I recommend reading the entire article.* It cites its sources, too. Relax and enjoy life, but stay safe, too!
@tenfour0003 жыл бұрын
If one does not have a barrel to store water in, tote style boxes with lids which can be bought at stores can contain large amounts of water also.