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How to be Water Wise When an Earthquake Strikes

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Get Ready To Shake Out. Logo.October is Earthquake Preparedness Month, and while EMWD will work diligently to provide water service following a natural disaster, there are steps residents can take to be ready should there be temporary and unavoidable outages. 

An earthquake kit should have one to two gallons of water per person, per day. Water should be stored in a clean, airtight container and enough water should be stored to last several days. Pet owners should also keep water available for their animals. 

Water may be boiled for two minutes to disinfect it. Should customers be unable to boil water, 1/4 teaspoon of household bleach may be added to each gallon of water and let stand for 30 minutes to disinfect it. 

Other items that should be stored in an emergency kit include toilet paper, wipes, hand sanitizers, plastic trash bags, a bucket and a deodorizing chemical. These items may be useful in the event of an outage to the wastewater system. 

EMWD continuously works to protect public health by preparing for emergency responses in the event of a natural disaster, including earthquakes. For more information on what to do in an emergency, please visit www.emwd.org. 

Get Ready to Shake Out!

This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 19, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!

At 10:19 am (local time) on 10/19, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety. 

There are many ways to participate in the ShakeOut, to get prepared for earthquakes, and to share what you’re doing with others so they can do the same. Visit ShakeOut.org for instructions on how to plan your drill and get prepared.

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