Use bottled water until the local public health department approves use of tap water. If you must use water from the tap, strain the water through paper towels and then purify either by boiling, adding purification tablets, bleach or iodine tincture. Do not use your phone unless you have an emergency. Do not call the emergency 911 line except for life-threatening situations. Do not report individual interruptions in electric, gas, water or telephone service.
Utility companies have plans to restore service as quickly as possible after the storm.
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