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Level 1
- Work with local water districts to ensure they have Water Supply Continuity of Operations Plans in place. Work to ensure they have backup power and a dedicated fuel supply to keep generators running.
- Train residents in water purification methods such as manual filtration, boiling and chlorination.
Level 2
- Develop plans for local water districts to provide water to those not on public water. This will involve having water tankers that can transport water to areas that need it.
- Develop emergency plans and processes for bottled water distribution during an emergency.
Level 3
- Set up emergency water supply stations at municipal public facilities. This might involve battery-operated or manual hand pumps on a local drilled well. Batteries could be recharged by solar or wind.
- Encourage neighborhoods to invest in at least one drilled well with a hand pump to serve the neighborhood.