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35 things you need in your emergency kit

#23. One quart of unscented bleach and an eyedropper

Disinfecting water before drinking it is crucial; after a natural disaster or emergency, tap water might be contaminated with bacteria, viruses and other toxins. Boiling water will kill pathogens, bacteria, viruses and protozoa. However, if you don’t have a stove or another heat source to boil water, you can disinfect it with a few drops of unscented bleach. To be safe, keep bleach and an eyedropper in your emergency kit, but only use it to disinfect water if officials direct you to do so.

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