Disasters can bring about loss of utilities such as electricity, gas and water. This can be a major inconvenience for the average family, but for individuals who are dependent on power operated medical equipment, this can be a matter of life or death. Loss of utilities can occur for several reasons: severe weather, blackouts and equipment failure to name a few. The following links provide information on preparing for loss of utility services.
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Responding to Electrical Power Outages (pdf)
- Texans, Get Ready! Be Prepared to Survive and Recover from a Disaster (external link)
- Disinfecting Water After a Disaster (external link)
- Disaster Recovery Services Available to You (external link)
- Emergency Food and Water Supplies
- Handling Food and Drinks When Losing Power (external link)
Additional Resources:
- Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (external link)
- Portable Generator Hazards (pdf)
- Power Outage Checklist (external link)
- Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes (external link)
