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After a hurricane, your water might not be safe to drink unless you boil it. Follow recommendations from local officials about boiling your drinking water.
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Follow Recs About Boiling Water
- Follow recommendations from local officials about boiling your drinking water.
- After a hurricane, your water might not be safe to drink unless you boil it.
Get tips on using safe water after a hurricane at: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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National Center for Environmental Health
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