Water Storage Calculator
Calculate how much water you need to store for emergency preparedness based on your family size, duration, and conditions.
What is this?
A tool that calculates the amount of water you need to store for emergency situations, considering factors like family size, duration, climate, and activity level.
Why do I need it?
Water is essential for survival - you can only live 3-4 days without it. Having adequate water storage ensures your family's survival during emergencies when water supplies may be contaminated or unavailable.
When should I use it?
When planning emergency preparedness, before natural disasters, when setting up a new home, or when reviewing your emergency supplies annually.
Water Storage Calculator
Enter your information to calculate your emergency water storage needs.
Your Water Storage Plan
Based on your inputs, here's your water storage recommendation.
Enter your information to see your water storage calculation.
Water Storage Tips
- • Store water in food-grade containers
- • Keep containers in cool, dark places
- • Rotate stored water every 6 months
- • Add water purification tablets as backup
- • Consider multiple storage locations
- • Include water for pets and cooking
- • Have manual water pumps for large containers
- • Label containers with storage date
Emergency Water Sources
- • Water heater tank (30-80 gallons)
- • Toilet tank water (not bowl)
- • Ice cubes in freezer
- • Canned fruits and vegetables (liquid)
- • Swimming pools (with purification)
- • Rainwater collection systems
- • Natural sources (rivers, lakes) with purification
- • Melted snow or ice