Be Prepared

Don't get caught unprepared. When an emergency happens, be ready for the unexpected.

Boil Water Notice
Water Outage
Freezing Weather
Other Water Issues

The best way to weather an emergency is to prepare for it ahead of time. 

On this page, you will find tools and information to help you get ready for all kinds of water-related emergencies. 

You can bookmark this page and save or share the information. It's all here to help you Be Prepared for the Unexpected. 

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Turning Off Your Water

Know how to turn off the water supply to your house during an emergency or when leaving on vacation. This can help you avoid water damage from leaking pipes, dripping water heaters, frozen pipes or other causes.

Valve Turn Off

Know Your Pipes

Protecting, maintaining and repairing the pipes on your property can help you avoid damage from leaks and save you money on your water bill.

How to Flush

If you have no water services to your house and the toilet tank is empty, you can use not-so-fresh water to get the job done - from a pool, a bathtub, even melted snow. After all, it's all going down the toilet anyway. 

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