New Jersey American Water Advises Customers to Prepare for Hurricane Joaquin

In anticipation of the potential impact of Hurricane Joaquin, New Jersey American Water encourages customers to take the following steps:

• Fill your bathtub and other water tight containers with water in advance of the storm’s arrival should water service be disrupted
• Conserve water for essential needs
• If you are asked to evacuate or if you decide to evacuate, consider closing your home’s main water shut off valve

New Jersey American Water is closely monitoring the developments of the path of Hurricane Joaquin and is implementing all necessary emergency preparation measures including: backing up power sources, storing fuel for fleet vehicles, and securing and placing sandbags at facilities that are flood prone.

In the event of worsening weather conditions due to Hurricane Joaquin, customers will find service updates and may post any questions at www.fb.com/njamwater. New Jersey American Water asks its customers to adhere to state and local guidelines and exercise all safety measures before, during, and after the hurricane.

New Jersey American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.5 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in 47 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

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