honoluluadvertiser.com

Sponsored by:

Comment, blog & share photos

Log in | Become a member
The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, August 7, 2009

Honolulu Board of Water Supply offers emergency tips

Advertiser Staff

Oahu residents are urged to prepare for Hurricane Felicia.

Although Hurricane Felicia is losing strength, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply is urging residents to have their emergency preparedness kits ready. The kit should include at least one gallon of water stored, per person, per day for at least five to seven days, for drinking and sanitation purposes. 
 
BWS is also asking customers to stay tuned to news reports. BWS will issue bulletins and advisories, including when to take precautionary measures to secure an adequate water supply. If everyone uses water wisely during the pre-emergency situation, BWS' storage tanks and reservoirs will be better able to meet the essential demands of the community.
 
If a storm hits Oahu, causing a power outage, the following should be implemented:

  • Stay tuned to news reports.
  • During an electrical power outage keep water use to an absolute minimum.  If electrical service has been disrupted, the outage will also affect BWS’ pumps and equipment.
  • Immediately begin water conservation measures.  Use water sparingly. Water should be used for essentials: cooking, drinking and sanitation. Do not wash cars or water lawns. 
  • Turn off or disconnect any devices or fixtures that regularly draw water. Such devices include automatic icemakers and irrigation systems.
  • Keep toilet flushing to a minimum. 


    More emergency preparedness information is available at www.boardofwatersupply.com. The BWS is actively monitoring Hurricane Felicia and will issue water alerts to the media as needed.