Caveman Survival
01-28-2015, 07:54 PM
This could have gone under 'food and water' but I figured it was more prep centred than water.
Last evening (Tuesday) my city, Winnipeg, was put on a boil water advisory due to water test results from Monday showing bacterial contamination, including E. Coli. Secondary tests were to be conducted today to confirm or show a false positive. As of this posting no updates nor how long this could last.
The announcement was made while I was at work. We shut down our drinking water for the staff and had a few supervisors rush out to purchase bottled water for a staff of 100. Needless to say when they got to the big box stores the shelves were almost bare. Luckily we were able to grab a last pallet before they were out. All across the city there was a rush and stores were emptied of their water products.
half of my staff asked to leave so they can try to find water, of course it was granted. The look of worry crossed almost everyone's face once they realized if this was a drawn out affair they were screwed. When asked why I was calm, I simply replied that I had someone at home taking care of things and getting water for us.
That wasn't the reason though. I was calm because I know I am good for months in regards to water. With xx number of 5 gallon water jugs stored in my basement, and at least 20 - 4 litre juice jugs of pre-boiled tap water frozen in my shed, our family of 5 and 4 pets were all set to whether this out.
I simply called home and gave instructions to my son. He gathered some of the frozen jugs from the shed to thaw for pet water, boiled two large stock pots of water for insurance, got out the water purification tabs as backup, and pulled out one of MANY bleach jugs to sanitize the water for dishes.
My wife called me from out of town on a business trip because she heard the news and was concerned. I explained that everything was taken care of and that the family (furthest people from preppers and prepping) were advised of what needed to be done. She was calmed now... And thanked me for doing the things I do, she thanked me for my foresight, and thanked me for taking care of the family when they refused to take care of themselves.
That my friends is why we prep. Today, tomorrow, and the next may we all stay safe.
Last evening (Tuesday) my city, Winnipeg, was put on a boil water advisory due to water test results from Monday showing bacterial contamination, including E. Coli. Secondary tests were to be conducted today to confirm or show a false positive. As of this posting no updates nor how long this could last.
The announcement was made while I was at work. We shut down our drinking water for the staff and had a few supervisors rush out to purchase bottled water for a staff of 100. Needless to say when they got to the big box stores the shelves were almost bare. Luckily we were able to grab a last pallet before they were out. All across the city there was a rush and stores were emptied of their water products.
half of my staff asked to leave so they can try to find water, of course it was granted. The look of worry crossed almost everyone's face once they realized if this was a drawn out affair they were screwed. When asked why I was calm, I simply replied that I had someone at home taking care of things and getting water for us.
That wasn't the reason though. I was calm because I know I am good for months in regards to water. With xx number of 5 gallon water jugs stored in my basement, and at least 20 - 4 litre juice jugs of pre-boiled tap water frozen in my shed, our family of 5 and 4 pets were all set to whether this out.
I simply called home and gave instructions to my son. He gathered some of the frozen jugs from the shed to thaw for pet water, boiled two large stock pots of water for insurance, got out the water purification tabs as backup, and pulled out one of MANY bleach jugs to sanitize the water for dishes.
My wife called me from out of town on a business trip because she heard the news and was concerned. I explained that everything was taken care of and that the family (furthest people from preppers and prepping) were advised of what needed to be done. She was calmed now... And thanked me for doing the things I do, she thanked me for my foresight, and thanked me for taking care of the family when they refused to take care of themselves.
That my friends is why we prep. Today, tomorrow, and the next may we all stay safe.