If you use an electric water pump, tee it off to a pitcher pump with a shut off valve. When the power is down, you can just hand pump. I'll post a pic when the flood waters recede and we can get back in our house (speaking of disaster preparedness).
It's also a good idea to keep a go bag and other necessities in an out-building in case something happens to the main house. When ours is complete, it will have everything needed for camping on our property (or elsewhere), first aid, important documents, cash and a couple months worth of food. All in easy to grab, water tight containers.