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Plan Your Water Supply

05/03/2023

Plan | Stay Safe • Wildfires

Why does it matter?

Having a source of water at your home provides you and firefighters a way to help protect your home if it’s threatened by a wildfire or already on fire. In some areas, water may not be readily accessible, so having a source of stored water can be critical.

What do I need to know?

Identify a means of on-site water, such as those listed below:

  • Community water/hydrant system
  • Drafting site on a lake
  • Swimming pool
  • Cooperative emergency storage tank with neighbors

Where do I start?

  • Determine where and how water can be accessed or stored on your property, and how water can be collected (ex: rainwater catch system, on-site storage tanks)
  • Plan for how water will be pumped or delivered, planning for delivery without electricity
  • Consider a gasoline-powered portable pump to deliver the water
  • Mark your water supply, so it is readily visible for firefighters if you are not present

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