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No source is left untapped in this all-encompassing guide to supplying life-saving water after a disaster
Humans can survive up to three weeks without food, but only around three days without water! Of all the resources needed after a catastrophe strikes—food, heat, electricity, communication, transportation—none are as important as simple water. While a substantial supply should be stored, water's size and weight make storage impractical for long-term survival. Therefore it's equally critical to know how to acquire and purify additional water supplies over time. This... more
Humans can survive up to three weeks without food, but only around three days without water! Of all the resources needed after a catastrophe strikes—food, heat, electricity, communication, transportation—none are as important as simple water. While a substantial supply should be stored, water's size and weight make storage impractical for long-term survival. Therefore it's equally critical to know how to acquire and purify additional water supplies over time. This... more