Emergency Response Plan

BRWD encourages their customers to be prepared with a plan when water outages happen.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE  A WATER OUTAGE:

  1. Check multiple sinks running cold water
  2. Look for signs of a leak in home, water heater, pipes, etc.
  3. Check for frozen pipes (during winter)
  4. Check with your neighbors
  5. Check with your water utility company by checking their website or by calling by phone or see if you’ve been sent an alert

STORE SAFE WATER IN CLEAN & SANITIZED CONTAINERS:

  1. Label as “drinking water” & include date
  2. Replace stored water every 6 months
  3. Keep stored water in a cool place (50-70 degree)
  4. Do not store water in direct sunlight
  5. Keep bottled water on hand, especially for babies & small children

One gallon, per person, per day is a guideline to judge how much water to have on hand.  Consider storing at least a two-week supply for each member of your family.

Keep a good supply of disposable eating utensils, paper plates, cups, on hand to minimize water usage.

LIVESTOCK/ANIMALS

  1. See if there is a well on property that could be used for a backup water supply
  2. Have water barrels or large water tanks on hand for hauling water from a neighbor, city, or someone who has a working well
  3. Have contact information printed out so you can call contacts who can assist you