FSM 336: Earthquake Preparedness: Water Supply

Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Washington State experiences 1,000 earthquakes each year. After a major quake, safe drinking water becomes a critical resource for drinking, cooking, and hygiene. Disaster Ready Washington recommends storing two weeks of water for your family and pets - one gallon per person and pet, per day. For a family of four with one pet, that’s seventy gallons for an emergency water supply. After an earthquake - turn off your home’s main water valve. This prevents water in your hot water heater and toilet tanks from draining due to gravity – potentially adding these additional water supplies. Be sure to locate and label the valve inside your home—and know how to operate it. Next week, learn more about storing water. From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. [music] Resources Emergency Management Division – Washington – Safeguarding Lives and Property. Prepare in a Year. https://mil.wa.gov/personal United States Department of Homeland Security. Suggested Emergency Food Supplies. https://www.ready.gov/food.