Honolulu Board of Water Supply offers emergency tips
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:
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.