Afterhours Water / Sewer Emergency

CUSTOMER FIRE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDESS

While we are dedicated to ensuring a reliable water supply, we strongly encourage our customers to take proactive steps toward emergency preparedness:

  • Fire Prevention: Safeguard your property from fire hazards by taking these essential precautions:
    • Clear dead bushes, trees, and other combustible vegetation around your home.
    • Remove debris from your roof and ensure gutters are free of leaves and other blockages.
    • Maintain decks, porches, and surrounding areas, keeping them clear of flammable materials.
    • Expand your defensible space by trimming vegetation and creating a firebreak around your property.
  • Stay Informed: Sign up for our emergency alerts and regularly visit our website for real-time updates on any potential threats in your area.
  • Prepare an Emergency Kit: Assemble a comprehensive emergency kit with essentials such as bottled water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, and other crucial items that can support you and your family during an emergency.
  • Develop a Family Emergency Plan: Have open discussions with your family about emergency procedures, including evacuation routes, meeting points, and communication plans, and regularly practice these plans to ensure everyone knows what to do when the time comes. Designate one person as the point of contact for the family, someone who can keep track of everyone and relay information
  • Create and Practice Evacuation Routes:
    • Identify multiple evacuation routes from your home and community.
    • Ensure everyone in your household is familiar with these routes.
    • Have a designated meeting point outside the danger zone where all family members can gather after evacuation.
    • Consider transportation needs if you have pets or individuals with mobility challenges, plan their transportation as well.
  • Review and Update Your Plan Regularly: Wildfire risk changes over time, so review and update your wildfire emergency plan regularly. Ensure everyone in your household is aware of changes, and practice evacuation drills to stay prepared.

By taking these steps and planning ahead, you’ll be better prepared to protect your loved ones and your property in the event of a wildfire.

For a deeper dive into wildfire preparation, we’ve linked to an expert article from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). This guide provides valuable information on how to protect your home, reduce wildfire risks, and increase overall safety of your property.

Read the full article here: IBHS Wildfire Ready Article

A big thank you to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety for sharing this crucial wildfire protection information.