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Constant Water news, insights, thoughts, and meanderings on water, wells, preparedness, and applications of the Constant Water system.
VA Power Outage Remains for Over 180,000
For many, power outages mean water outages.
Winter Weather Hits Hard and Fast
Over the weekend, historically unprecedented tornadoes (in seasonal size, numbers, and length of travel) hit 6 U.S. states—scores of lives lost, an equal number currently unaccounted for, hundreds of homes destroyed in multiple communities. Thousands of homes damaged. Hundreds of…
Disabled Veteran Grants for Water Security Systems
Grants are available for veterans with disability ratings from 0-100%. Disabled veteran grants for water security systems are available through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans don’t have to be without water during hurricanes, floods, freezes, power or water outages.…
Atlantic Storms Are Forming. Are You Ready?
Storms are now showing up in the Atlantic. While Elsa came and went with light impact, the peak of the hurricane season is only one month away. Threatening weather systems have now formed after two months of relative calm. Have…
Water Security Becoming More Critical for All
Are you ready? Wildfires are raging and the peak hurricane season is rapidly approaching. Water Security should have an increased focus in our lives. Current and anticipated climate conditions across the U.S. threaten potable water supplies and systems for you,…
Disabled Veterans – Let’s Talk About Benefits
Disabled veterans with any level of disability rating have benefits available to them that they may not know about. Let’s help them out.
Bestselling Author Highlights Constant Water In New Book
Climate change is happening, and we need to prepare for it. In his most recent book, “How to Prepare for Climate Change – A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos“, NYT best-selling author and “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent David Pogue…
Hurricanes and Heat Waves — Both Impact Your Water!
Hurricanes and heat waves–Two recent articles highlight two distinctly different weather phenomena that are or will impact much of the US. While distinctly different, and threatening almost opposite ends of the U.S., they have common risk impacts — water supplies…
Prepare Now – FEMA Struggling Before Storm Season
Constant Water Can Take Care of Your Emergency Water Needs A recent article highlights the limited FEMA resources and personnel available to respond during the coming hurricane season. Additional tasks, many associated with COVID and immigration, leave FEMA with just…
VA HISA Grants for Emergency Water Systems
The grants are available through VA Hospitals in the US and in Puerto Rico PARA ESTA INFORMATIÓN EN ESPAÑOL, CLIC AQUÍ Thank you for your interest in Constant Water systems, and thank you for your service. For brochure that provides…
VA HISA Subsidios para Constante Sistema de Agua
FOR THIS INFORMATION IN ENGLISH, CLICK HERE VA HISA Subsidios para mejorar el hogar están disponibles para veteranos con discapacidades con calificaciones de parte del Hospital de VA en San Juan. Gracias por su interés en constante sistema de agua…
Puerto Rico Special Needs School Receives Constant Water Systems
Virginia-based Company Makes School More Resilient During Hurricanes Pequeño Campeon de Jesús provides critical support to special needs children in Puerto Rico WARRENTON, VA., April 20, 2021—More than a year after being invited to Puerto Rico, then stalled by the…
Puerto Rico Special Needs School Receives Constant Water Systems
Virginia-based Company Makes School More Resilient During Hurricanes Pequeño Campeon de Jesús provides critical support to special needs children in Puerto Rico WARRENTON, VA., April 20, 2021—More than a year after being invited to Puerto Rico, then stalled by the…
Preparing for Storms – Our Customers Had Water
Our customers had water during the big storm. And, they will have water during the next big event. Preparing for storms is more important that ever. The big winter storm in February 2021 hit many hard in much of the…
VA Grants Help Disabled Veterans Prepare for Disasters
The devastating weather conditions in Texas and many of the central and southern states left millions without power and water. Many of the people without power and water were disabled veterans. We can help, and we are asking for your…
Preventing Elderly Falls – 5 Tips for Emergency Water Preparation
Our standard approaches for emergency water during a storm may increase risks to our seniors. The winter storm season approaches again. This year, we also enter the season under threat of COVID-19. COVID brings new risks as we prepare for…
Emergency Water in Puerto Rico – FEMA OIG Report
Released in September 2020, buried by everything election and COVID, FEMA’s Inspector General Report detailed the major missteps of the Hurricane Maria response. The report highlights the limitations, errors, and shortfalls of our traditional disaster response methods. The end result—When…
Emergency Water Security from Virginia to Puerto Rico
With the hurricane season well underway, two Virginia organizations are working together to bring a lifesaving water security to a school in Puerto Rico. Constant Water, LLC, a manufacturer of emergency water storage systems, is donating two of its systems…
Hurricane Laura – Path After Landfall Will Impact Many
Hurricane Laura will soon be the first major storm to hit the U.S. with the greatest impact expected near the Louisiana/Texas coast. The 2020 Hurricane Season is underway and setting records. The 12th named storm is already on the books,…
Power Outages in California Underway
Power outages may occur without warning to customers. Power outages in California are occurring amid record heat waves and wildfires, and PG&E will begin rotating power outages without warning. Starting immediately, up to 250,000 customers will lose power in high…
Coronavirus Pandemic Concerns All of Us
Like everyone, the pandemic concerned us! As the pandemic began, we were concerned both personally and professionally. Personally, we saw the shortages and limits placed on critical items like toilet paper, sanitizers, and bottled water. They impacted our families directly.…
Tropical Storm Gonzalo Expected to Become Hurricane
Tropical Storm Gonzalo, the seventh named storm of 2020 and is expected to reach hurricane strength today. Traveling west northwest through the tropical Atlantic region, Gonzalo will be the first Atlantic Hurricane of the year. A Busy and Early 2020…
Our Lives Changed—Hope is NOT a Water Strategy
Yes. Emergency water was as scarce as toilet paper. At a speed no one could imagine, our lives changed. Change was forced on us, at a national level, in ways not seen in almost four family generations. In the end,…
Disabled Veteran Grants for Emergency Water Systems
VA grant programs now cover water security for our most at-risk and vulnerable disabled veterans.
Bottled Water Shortage and High Gulf Temps Raise Risks
The southern U.S. region is warmer earlier this year thanks to warmer than normal temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico. Historically, recent past included, early warmer temperatures contributed to increased spring tornadoes and more severe hurricanes in the Gulf regions. …
We Don’t Do Toilet Paper! We Do Water!
Toilet paper shortage in response to spread Coronavirus As people react to yet unknown implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19), news stories on the shortage of toilet paper are becoming common. For the record, Constant Water cannot help prepare you for…
Water Security – For You, Your Family, and Your Loved Ones
Weather extremes occur more often. Major storm events appear more frequent and severe. There are droughts, then there are floods. We combat wildfires by turning off power, leaving many without water as well. Our water infrastructure is aging. So are…
Water Security, Storm Season and Coronavirus
Coronavirus is in the U.S. More and more cases of the coronavirus are appearing in more and more countries. More cases are being identified in the U.S. While it maybe a long way from a pandemic, we should all consider…
Puerto Rico Water Security – We Want to Partner With Non-Profits
The recent Puerto Rico earthquake has again left millions of families in blackout conditions. Many homes were damaged by the earthquake. Many more will again be without water due to lack of power (wells/cisterns) and damaged public water systems —…
California Earthquakes Hit Without Warning
Garlock Fault Moves for the First Time California earthquakes are common. Spanning 730 miles through California, the San Andreas fault periodically hints at its destructive power. While the early-July Ridgecrest-area quake left relatively light damage in its wake, tremors were…
California Power Outage May Affect Your Water
PG&E power cut may also cause water cut. California power outages in both northern and southern areas are underway or expected soon. While reducing the risk of wind-spread wildfires, PG&E could leave upwards of 1,000,000 customers without power and without…
Atlantic Storms Form. Is Quiet Time Over?
Storms are now showing up in the Atlantic. Threatening weather systems have now formed after three months of relative calm. September is the peak season for hurricane formation, so we may be seeing the peace in the 2019 season coming…
Would Emergency Water Systems Help In Puerto Rico?
We Watched From Home–You were there! We watched the devastation of Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria. We watched the response and recovery efforts that followed. We watched so many left without water for so long. We watched the rebuild of…
California Earthquakes Hit With No Warnings
Low Damage, But No Warning California earthquakes are common. Spanning 730 miles through California, the San Andreas fault periodically hints at its destructive power. While the early-July Ridgecrest-area quake left relatively light damage in its wake, tremors were felt more…
Without Water? Storm Damage in Wisconsin and Michigan Impacts Many
Storm Damage in Wisconsin and Michigan was severe. Midwest storms hit quickly and hard. Water Security for Every Water-Out Scenario Warnings and preparation time aren’t always available. You can’t always fill sinks and tubs or buy bottled water. And you…
Earthquake Sparks Emergency Water Preparedness
Constant Water whole-house backup water systems are always full, always fresh and always ready. Emergency water preparedness is increasing with the recent 6.8 earthquake in southern California. It is the largest in almost 20 years, but only the latest in…
Storm Preparation Should Start Now!
40-120 Gallon Systems Provide Whole-House Emergency Water for Storm Preparation Are You Ready for the Coming Storms? Storm preparation is not something you should put off. Mere days into the 2019 hurricane season, there is a disturbance in the Gulf…
Water Security Important to “Aging in Place”
50 million people in the United States are age 65 and older, and this number is expected to increase to 60 million in the next 5 years. According to AARP, 90% of this population will be staying in their home…
Constant Water Launches Water for Warriors Program
On the heals of our recent donation to the U.S. Army Major (Ret) Jeremy Haynes family home being built by the Gary Sinise Foundation, Constant Water has launched its own program to help other wounded warrior families be prepared for…
IN THE NEWS
- 750,000 Without Power in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
- DC Area Hit With Widespread Power Outages
- Winter Storm Knocks Out Power in Mid-Atlantic
- Many in Kentucky Remain Displaced After Tornado
- 90,000 Lose Power in Major California Storm
- Snow Blast Pounds California and Northwest–Severe Cold
- Pandemic Puts 50 Million Pounds of Plastic in Ocean
- Major Storm Hits California
- Amazon Web Services Suffers Another Major Outage
- Severe Weather From Central South to Ohio Valley
- California Facing Mandatory Water Restrictions
- Is Alaska a Harbinger of U.S. Weather in 2021?
- First Widespread Freeze of the 2021 Season This Week
- IDA Continues Path of Destruction–Northeast US Hit Hard
- No Quick Power Relief for Louisiana Victims
- Weather Disasters More Frequent and Severe–Reuters
- Grand Isle, LA Uninhabitable Following IDA
- Small Communities Bear Brunt of IDA
- Hurricane IDA Damages Gulf Coast States
- Tropical Storm Henri Targets New England Coast
- North Carolina Historic Flooding From Fred
- PG&E Warns Customers of Power Shutoffs
- Feds Begin Water Rationing in Western States
- Named Tropical Storms Line Up
- TS ELSA Gains Strength, Enroute to FL via Keys
- PG&E Fights Wildfires by Shutting Off Power
- U.S. Water and Power at Shocking Risk of Cyber Attack
- CA PG&E Warns of More Power Outages
- Expert Explains New Texas Power Shortages
- Heat Wave Intensifies Across U.S. West
- Hurricanes Threaten 32 Million U.S. Homes
- Severe Heat Waves Impact Much of U.S.
- Drought Conditions Add to Threats Entering Storm/Hurricane Season
- Repeat of Disastrous 2011 Tornado Season Feared
- Severe Tornado Season Predicted
- Early Foul Weather Threatens Recently Hit States Plus More
- Texas Outages Hit Water Supplies
- Blackouts Hit 13 States Beyond Texas in Deepening Power Crisis
- Millions Struggle Without Power In Deadly Cold Snap
- Senator Warner Seeks Answers in Florida Town Water Supply Hack
- Hackers Try to Contaminate Florida Town Water Supply
- Zeta Sweeps Through South–Headed East
- Zeta Power Outages Top 2M-Days or Weeks to Recover
- Sweltering Heat and Power Outages In Louisiana following Hurricane Delta
- PG&E Blackouts Continue
- California Faces Most Dangerous Fire Weather of the Year
- California Wildfires Force Evacuations
- Hurricane Laura Could Be Category 4 at Landfall
- Texas, Louisiana in Hurricane Strike Zone
- NY, NJ, and CT Demand Answers to Power Outages from Isaias
- 3.5 Million Without Power in Northeast Following Isaias
- Isaias Causes Floods and Slides in Puerto Rico
- Florida and East Coast Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Isaias
- Puerto Rico Hit With Big Wind and Heavy Raid
- East Coast to Receive Hurricane Impact
- Miami-Dade County Residence Urged to Prepare for Hurricane
- SOCAL Shaken By Early Morning Earthquake
- Much of Puerto Rico Without Power Before First Major Storm
- Arizona Wildfires Grow as Early Drought Continues
- 8 Oklahoma Earthquakes in 24 Hours
- Michigan Flood Displaces Thousands
- 10 Earthquakes Rattle Northern California
- 700 Isolated in New York for Coronavirus Monitoring
- 8,400 in California Monitored for Coronavirus
- Ahead of Pending Drought, California to Drain Key Water Supply
- Washington State High School Closes Over Coronavirus Risk
- Puerto Rico Earthquake–Power and Water are Out
- Severe Storms Tear Through South
- Power Outages Begin in California
- PG&E Power Shutdown Begins in California
- California Faces Historical Power Outage Due to Fire Danger
- California Power Outages: What Happens When The Lights Go Out
- 15 Years Ago–Florida Nightmare–4 Hurricanes in 6 Weeks
- 2 quakes in 2 days, no warning from ShakeAlertLA
- FEMA admits it’s ‘short a few thousand employees’ as hurricane season begins
- Millions In Indiana/Ohio Without Power Will Leave Millions Without Water
- Oklahoma Flooding Will Leave Many Without Power/Water
- Tornadoes More Frequent and “Tornado Alley” Shifts
- Stolen NSA Tools Threaten Water/Power Infrastructures
- Hurricane Preparedness;Are You Ready?
- FEMA Urges More Individual Responsibility for Disasters
- FEMA Pushing Disaster Prep and Response to Lower Levels Amid Increasing Disasters and Decreasing Financial Capabilities
- 2019 Hurricane Forecast is Another Severe Season
- Midwest Flooding Highlights Limits of Post-Event Emergency Response
- PGE to Cut California Power to Fight Fires
- Judge Allows Termination of PR Housing Relief–Hundreds of Thousands of Homes Still Need Rebuilt
- Puerto Rico Mortality Report–Recommends Fixes to Mortality Reporting. Doesn’t Address the Cause of Mortality
- Puerto Rico Power Grid Restored–Will Not Withstand Next Storm
- $30 per Gallon for PR Emergency Bottled Water
- 170K without power–Hurricane Hermine Moving North
- Hundreds of thousands without power in WA state due to storm
- Christmas in the dark? Storm brings ice and outages to Midwest, Northeast
- Hospital generators fail again, raising new questions
- No water, no power means days of misery for Louisiana
- Disaster-proofed homeowners aren’t worried about Sandy
- Concord’s plastic water bottle ban now in effect
- Malicious virus shuttered U.S. power plant – DHS
- Piedmont Virginian Magazine Highlights Constant Water
- Thousands Without Water and Power in SC following Joaquin
- Keeping the Water Running
- Attack on California Power Station Raises Alarm
- Pennsylvanians Without Power
- Winter weather: Temperatures plummet, thousands face Christmas without power
Be prepared.
Being without water can lead to unsanitary conditions that may be life threatening.