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After an emergency or disaster, your tap water may not be available or safe to use. Germs or chemicals may be in the water. Read this fact sheet to learn how to safely use your water.
During an emergency, you may not have safe tap water. Prepare by storing an emergency water supply and learning how to remove germs from unsafe water.
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