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Do you know how to properly store drinking water for an emergency? San Francisco could be exposed to a wide variety of hazards, both natural and man-made, such as earthquakes, fires, severe storms, power outages, and acts of terrorism. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission wants to help you get ready for the next major disaster. See the attached brochure to prepare an emergency plan for your home or business: |
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More emergency response and disaster preparedness information can be found at the sites below.
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The SFPUC is responsible for supplying emergency drinking water in the City after a major disaster that damages or contaminates our water system. This spring the SFPUC launched a new program to include sixty-seven San Francisco fire hydrants as emergency drinking water distribution sites to provide critical drinking water to the City, if local water service is ever disrupted.
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This year’s April 18 commemoration of the 1906 Earthquake was a reminder to prepare ourselves with emergency provisions, including a three- to five-day supply of drinking water for every member of the household. The SFPUC recommends one gallon per person per day, plus enough for the family pets. Also, 67 fire hydrants throughout the city have been predesignated for emergency drinking water distribution in the event of a system breakdown.
