STAY HYDRATED & HEALTHY DURING THE STORM – OFFICIAL FLORIDA KEYS HURRICANE GUIDE

Following these steps from the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority will ensure you have a supplemental water supply, minimize damages and expedite recovery. For more information, visit fkaa.com or call 305-296-2454. 

STORE WATER
For drinking and cooking, save enough water for seven to 10 days. Fill the bathtub and containers with water for non-drinking purposes. 

STAY INFORMED

Follow the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority on Facebook and visit fkaa.com. Register for priority calls at fkaa.com to receive neighborhood specific notices via phone, text and email. 

HEED PRECAUTIONARY/MANDATORY BOIL WATER NOTICES

If a notice is issued, disinfect your water by either boiling for one minute, adding one-eighth teaspoon of bleach or using purification tablets (purchase at outdoor retailer).

EVACUATING? HERE’S WHAT TO DO

Shut off the home’s water valve (typically found on the exterior wall of the home). Some water heaters may also need to be shut off. Check with the manufacturer. 

Customers with a low pressure sewer system pump on their property are asked to shut off the breaker to their grinder pump (located in the dedicated electric box outside of the home).