Create & Store an Emergency Water Supply. 1  Store at least 1 gallon of water per day for each person and each pet. 2  Store at least a 3-day supply of water for each person and each pet. 3  Observe the expiration date for store-bought water.
As of 2015, the base salary for all rank-and-file members of the U.S. House and Senate is $174,000 per year, plus benefits. Salaries have not been increased since 2009.
Politicians in the Executive branch earn much more than those in the Legislative branch. The average annual salary of a State Legislator is $50,000, besides the per diem rate of up to $200 for each day they are in session.