Don't forget that your hot water heater is a source for emergency water after the storm. If you need to "tap" it, be sure to turn off the cold water feed valve so that it does not get contaminated and also be sure to turn off the breaker in case power gets restored first. You can get the water from the drain valve at the bottom and therefore it is good prep to flush it out now since most people don't do that on a regular basis, if ever.
Gosh, I've never heard that one can use the water from the water heater. Thanks for the heads up.
"Don't forget that your hot water heater is a source for emergency water after the storm. If you need to "tap" it, be sure to turn off the cold water feed valve so that it does not get contaminated and also be sure to turn off the breaker in case power gets restored first. You can get the water from the drain valve at the bottom and therefore it is good prep to flush it out now since most people don't do that on a regular basis, if ever."
Interesting Idea. I never thought of that.