Water
Water disruption
Water plans cover drinking, hygiene, infant care, pets, cleaning and safe purification if mains supply is interrupted.
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Water plans cover drinking, hygiene, infant care, pets, cleaning and safe purification if mains supply is interrupted.
Preparation checklist
- Store water in food-grade containers and rotate it on a schedule.
- Keep purification tablets or filters separate from everyday bottles.
- Plan extra water for pets, medical needs and formula preparation.
- Label containers with fill dates and storage limits.
Useful supplies
- Water containers
- Gravity filters
- Purification tablets
- Hygiene supplies
When to use this guide
Use it during seasonal reviews, before forecast disruption, when building a household or business kit, and after any incident to improve your plan.
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