Emergency Preparedness FAQs
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When it comes to food safety, what do I do to prepare for and respond to a power outage?
Click here for a poster.
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What are some Food safety tips after a power outage?
Click here for a video.
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What’s the difference between a boil water advisory and a boil water (BW) notice?
Both are considered a water interruption requiring immediate action. A BW advisory indicates there is a possibility of contaminants in the drinking water, a BW notice indicates confirmed contamination in the drinking water.
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How should my restaurant prepare for a boil water advisory which is also called a water interruption?
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Where do I find emergency planning guidance to keep my restaurant open during a power outage or water interruption by making an approved emergency operations plan?
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What do I do when my septic system is flooded and I cannot flush, shower, or do laundry?
Click here to go to EPA's site.
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What to I do when my drinking water well has been flooded?
Click here to download a document.
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How do I clean up after a flood?
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How do I clean up mold after a flood?
Click here for an infographic.
