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Filling a bathtub with water before a hurricane? Why it’s common advice

Filling a bathtub with water before a hurricane? Why it’s common advice

Summary

People often fill bathtubs with water before a hurricane to have a supply for cleaning, flushing toilets, and drinking if needed. This advice is common because hurricanes can cause power outages and disrupt water supply for days.

Key Facts

  • Filling the bathtub is a way to store water before a hurricane.
  • The stored water can be used for flushing toilets and cleaning.
  • It can also serve as drinking water in emergencies if properly treated.
  • Hurricanes often cause power outages that stop water pumps from working.
  • Water systems can become contaminated or shut down during a storm.
  • Having water stored helps people manage when regular water service is interrupted.
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