You need to store 1 gallon of water per person per day.
For a three day (72 hour) period you would need 3 gallons per person. This is the least amount of water you should store, if possible try to store enough water for a 2 week time period.
You will be using the water for drinking, cooking, hygiene, etc.. You may be using stored water to help flush toilets in your home in an emergency and the water has been shut off. I think it is best to store water in a variety of small and large containers. I like to have some cases of bottled water, so if we were to be evacuated we could throw some water in the back of the van and go. Bottled water is expensive to store compared to using your own tap water and plastic containers. I have included websites below that give instructions on how to safely clean and prepare used plastic containers to store water safely.
For information about storing water safely visit these websites:
(just click on the name)
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