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Survival Blog Emergency water sources
We are all aware that one of the most important item you will need to survive is water. When disaster strikes, we tend to lose our ability to see the obvious and that could be a fatal mistake so in this blog we will discuss how to finds plenty of water in your home, even if the water supply is shut off.
The first thing you want to do if you hear about a possible contamination of your water supply is to shut off the valve where water enters your home. Remember that the time to learn how to do things is now not when the emergency happens. If you don’t know where the valve is, learn today before its too late.
If you find yourself in the wild as opposed to your home, you will be met with different challenges in locating water. The most obvious source of water in the wild is lakes, rivers and streams. Animals always know where water is so if you find tracks you can follow them and often find water. Look for lush green areas or swarming insects as these are also signs of water. Use all of your senses. When you stop to rest, listen as rivers and streams can often be heard. Keep in mind that water always flows down so low-lying areas are always a good starting point.
If you find a muddy area, there could be ground water available. Dig a hole about one foot deep and one foot around and wait. You may be surprised to see that in a very short time the hole will fill with water. You should always boil or purify the water you find or you could be taking a risk of getting sick.
The safest water is rainwater and you can drink it with little fear of getting sick. If you are near snow or ice, melting it can provide and excellent source of water.
Don’t forget that many things like bamboo, palm trees, vines, cacti and coconuts contain water. Bend the top of a green bamboo tree down about a foot off the ground and tie it off. Put a container underneath and cut a few inches off the top. The following day you should have a decent amount of drinkable water.
Keep in mind that no matter how dire your situation never drink the following:
Of course the smartest thing you can do is prepare. Start a stockpile of water now and rotate it on a regular basis. You can find many storage containers on line and also purchase gallons of water from the store. The important thing to remember is that when a disaster strikes, it’s too late to prepare.