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Printable emergency water storage rotation checklist
Free printable inventory and inspection checklist for stored water, container dates and emergency preparedness.
A water reserve only helps if you know where it is, how much is safe to use, and when it needs rotation. Print this free checklist.
Water inventory
Household members: __________ People-specific extra needs: __________
Three-day baseline: __________ gallons Fourteen-day stretch: __________ gallons
| Container/location | Gallons | Filled/purchased | Next rotation/expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ________________ | ________ | ________ | ________ |
| ________________ | ________ | ________ | ________ |
| ________________ | ________ | ________ | ________ |
| ________________ | ________ | ________ | ________ |
Inspect at each review
- ☐ Container is food-grade or commercially bottled and the closure is intact.
- ☐ Storage is cool, protected, and away from household chemicals and fuels.
- ☐ No leaks, physical damage, or compromised packaging.
- ☐ Self-filled water has been replaced within six months; commercial water is within its stated date.
- ☐ Locations, quantities and household needs match the current plan.
- ☐ Everyone knows where the safe water and printed instructions are.
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