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Work force, family, and personal preparation

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Disaster victims

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State, county, and municipal emergency response teams

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Shelters, schools, universities, hospitals, and assisted living facilities

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Police, sheriff, and highway patrol

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Fire departments

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Emergency medical services

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K-9 units and search and rescue dogs

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Store at least 1 gallon per person and pet per day

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Store at least a 3-day supply of water for each person

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Store and drink twice as much in warmer climates

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Do not ration water and risk dehydration