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Published on 06/15/1998 All articles from this issue

Got water? Be prepared in the event of an emergency

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Water is one of the most important survival necessities after an earthquake A person can survive only a few days without it.

The Los Altos Emergency Preparedness Committee suggests residents should store a one-week supply of water in the event of a disaster. A good rule of thumb, members say, is one gallon of water per person per day. Water should be stored in sturdy opaque plastic containers.

For more information, call 948-1491 Ext. 488.