29 October 2026
No Bottled Water and No Way to Boil: A Plan for the Worst Case
The shelves are empty, the power is out, and the stove is electric. Here is where the water in your house already…
Category: Preparedness
Water storage, bottled water, emergency plans and protecting plants, pools and property.
29 October 2026
Returning Home After a Flood: Water, Wells, Basements and Mold
The water inside a flooded house is not tap water, the well may be contaminated, and the basement has to be pumped…
27 October 2026
Boil Water Advisories for Campers, RVers and Boaters
When your tap is a campground spigot, a 40-gallon tank or a dock hose, a boil water advisory works differently. How to…
26 October 2026
Boiling Water Without Power: Gas Stoves, Grills, Camp Stoves and Solar
A boil water advisory often arrives with the power already out. How to hit a rolling boil on a gas range, a…
24 October 2026
Boil Water Advisory for Renters and Landlords: Who Is Responsible for What
During an advisory, the landlord owns the plumbing and the tenant drinks the water. What each side is expected to do, what…
24 October 2026
Can You Water Plants or Fill a Pool During a Boil Water Advisory?
Plants do not catch E. coli, but your lettuce, your kids' wading pool and your hot tub are different stories. What is…
24 October 2026
Bottled Water During a Boil Water Advisory: How Much to Buy and How to Use It
Twelve gallons for a family of four is the three-day baseline. Which type of bottled water to buy, what the labels mean,…
24 October 2026
Emergency Water Storage: How Much to Keep and How to Rotate It
One gallon per person per day for three days is the minimum — two weeks is better. How to store water safely,…