Tornado season can bring sudden, severe storms that disrupt daily life and damage essential infrastructure, including water systems. Access to clean water may be compromised, and without it, staying hydrated, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring sanitation becomes difficult. Stocking up on water for tornado season is crucial. Let’s find out why!
Why Stock Up on Water?
Tornadoes can cause flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage, leading to unsafe or interrupted water supplies. Having a reserve of clean water ensures you have enough drinking, cooking, and sanitation, even if local water systems are affected. Waterborne diseases are a risk when the water supply is compromised, so it’s important to have backup ready. With Exell water on hand, you can ensure your family’s needed are taken care of.
Impact on Hygiene and Sanitation
Without access to running water, basic tasks like washing hands, cleaning dishes, or using the bathroom become a challenge. This can quickly lead to hygiene issues and the spread of disease. By storing extra water, you can maintain necessary sanitation and reduce health risks in the aftermath of a tornado.
Hydration in High- Stress Situations
Tornadoes bring chaos and high-stress situations, making it easy to forget basic needs like hydration. In stressful moments, dehydration can cause worse feelings of anxiety and fatigue. Having water readily available helps you stay focused, healthy, and in a better position to make clear decisions during an emergency.
How to Safely Store Water
- Store in a cool, dark place: Keep your water supply in a place that won’t be exposed to direct sunlight, which can cause the plastic to degrade or encourage bacteria growth.
- Label and date containers: If you’re storing your own water, date the containers to ensure you rotate your stock and use the old water first.
How Much Water Should You Store?
The general recommendation is one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation, with a minimum of a three-day supply for each person in your household. Don’t forget your pets, they need water too!
Final Thoughts
Severe weather can strike with little warning, and the impact on water systems can be severe. By stocking up on water, you’re ensuring that you and your family are prepared for the unexpected. Start preparing today to ensure you’re ready contacting your Exell customer service representative at 601.981.1231 or customerservice@exellcompanies.com.