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Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Important Steps Before Hurricane Approaches

Local residents are urged to implement a household water safety plan as Hurricane Ernesto approaches the Carolina coast.

“Every household needs a detailed plan to ensure safety and that plan should begin with a supply of clean drinking water,” said Mel Bennett, Mount Pleasant Waterworks’ (MPW) Emergency Management Director.

To aid Mount Pleasant residents MPW has provided 1 gallon plastic containers at Reverse Osmosis Plants 2 and 3. Fresh Reverse Osmosis water is available for free at the dispensing stations located at the plants. Free containers will be available from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on August 30, 2006. The dispensing stations are located on Labor Camp Road off of Venning Road and on 7th Avenue at Remley’s Point off of Mathis Ferry Road.

Here’s a quick look at planning tips you need to know:

Water Storage

Store regular tap water in half-gallon or one gallon containers. Fill containers completely. Mark containers with current date, discard within six months.
The average household should have one gallon of water per person per day for cooking and drinking. You should keep at least three days’ supply.
Bottled water (water purchased in a store) does not keep as well as normal tap water. Tap water contains disinfectants to guard against microbe growth.
Store volume water needs (for flushing toilets, cleaning, etc.) in the bathtub and other large containers.