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At the Portland Water Bureau, we prepare our water system for a disaster like an earthquake as part of our daily work. At 10:17 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 17, we will also prepare our workforce.
We are joining other government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses across the country by participating in the Great Shakeout. That means at 10:17 a.m., we will join thousands of Oregonians to “drop, cover and hold on” as part of Oregon’s largest earthquake drill.
We are holding a media availability from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Portland Water Bureau’s Interstate Facility, 664 N. Tillamook St. (at Interstate Avenue), to share with your audience how to prepare an earthquake kit by starting with water. It is recommended that each person store 14 gallons of water per person and more if you have pets. We’ll demonstrate different types of water storage containers for a variety of households.
Earthquakes are an inevitable part of our future. How we prepare will determine how we weather the challenges in the days and weeks following a major earthquake. Storing water can also help with less serious events, like the inconvenience of a water main break. As a water provider, we have an obligation to prepare. What is your household’s role in preparing for an emergency?
The Portland Water Bureau has a series of preparedness videos that can be viewed at portlandoregon.gov/water/preparedness.
The Regional Water Providers Consortium, of which Portland Water Bureau is a member, has valuable information about building your emergency kit, including the vital advice: START WITH WATER!
Audio and video files available by request.