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National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month occurs each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

How much water should I keep on hand for emergencies?

After a disaster, it’s critical that you have drinking water on hand in case the tap water is unavailable.

1 gallon per day, per person plus enough for your pets. Minimum 3 day supply is recommended, but a week of water can't hurt.

Use these guidelines to decide how much water should you set aside for use in an emergency:

As a general rule, you need at least one gallon of water per person per day (half a gallon for drinking; half a gallon for cooking and cleaning).
This amount will vary depending on age, activity, physical condition, and diet.
If it is hot outside, you will need more water. Double the normal amount if it is very hot.
Children, nursing mothers, and sick people require more water.
Some additional water should be on hand for medical emergencies.

There are several ways you can make sure your emergency water supply stays fresh.

Purchase commercially bottled water, keep it sealed, and replace it after its “use by” date.
Purchase a food-grade water-storage container from a camping supply store, thoroughly clean and rinse it, and fill it with water in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Store your water in a cool, dry place. If you are not using commercially bottled water, replace it every six months.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Hi-Desert Water District would like to recognize several employees for a job well done. Congratulations Jesus, Mikey and Dylan!

Jesus Robledo

Promoted from a Field Service Worker I to a Field Service Worker II

Michael "Mikey" Wright

Promoted from Laborer to Construction and Maintenance I

Dylan Abell

Promoted from a Temporary Laborer to a Full-time Laborer

Phase II Sewer Project Update

Status

Waiting on a Funding Agreement (September-October 2024)
Progressive Design Build Team to be selected soon
New Phase II Area will start in the Country Club area, then east to Storey Park and then to Sky Harbor
Construction to begin December 2024-January 2025
Construction to end December 2025
Private property connections are not included in the grant
Streets will be paved similar to as done in Phase I
Formal outreach will begin once the funding agreement is signed

Sales Tax Helps Pay for Sewer Assessments

Measure Z is a local sales 1/2 cent tax measure passed in 2016 for the purpose of reducing the annual assessment district payment for property owners. In 2023/24 the annual assessment was reduced by 53% on the annual property tax bill. As a special measure, all Measure Z funds are only spent on reducing the costs paid by property owners. Measure Z equitably reduces the annual payments of Assessment District 2014-01. Sales taxes are collected from local purchases which includes over 50% paid by visitors and neighboring community members that shop in Yucca Valley.

Left to Right: Director Roger Mayes, Director Sheldon Hough, Vice President Sue Tsuda, President Scot McKone, Director Bob Stadum

Our Board meetings are scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month and are open to the public.

You may attend in person or virtually.

Visit our website at www.hdwd.com

Phone 760.365.8333 or email info@hdwd.com

We are open Mon - Thurs 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Friday - Sunday and holidays

To report a water leak call 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

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