Day 3: Store Food & Water for Emergencies
Learn how to build a 72-hour emergency stash of food and water that’s affordable and realistic for city or apartment living.
Day 3 Essentials: Food & Water
1 gallon per person per day (3 gallons for 72 hours minimum)
- Disasters often disrupt essential services and cause stores to empty quickly.
- Clean water usually runs out faster than any other supply.
- Access to safe drinking water becomes a critical challenge within the first 24–72 hours.
Day 3 Checklist: Store Food & Water
- Set aside 3 gallons of water per person
- Prepare 3 days of no-cook, ready-to-eat food
- Include a manual can opener
- Check food expiration dates yearly
- Store water in labeled, food-safe containers
- Add a water filter or purification tablets
Recommended Kit: Food & Water Gear
Stackable Water Storage
A reliable, food-grade water container that holds up to 7 gallons, with a sturdy handle and easy-pour spout — ideal for building your emergency water supply and storing potable water at home.
72-Hour Emergency Food
This all-in-one freeze-dried and dehydrated food kit gives you up to 25 years of shelf life, a variety of favorite meals, and enough servings to support a 72-hour emergency food plan for a small group.
Portable Water Filtration
A lightweight and easy-to-use water filter straw that removes bacteria and parasites from untreated water sources — great for backpacking, outdoor use, or emergency filtration when clean water isn’t readily available.