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Township Hours, Phone Numbers and Upcoming Events ..............................................3Cross Keys Water Project ..............................................................................................................4Second Annual Thompson Bucks County Classic Bike Race Returns ...........................4Township Receives Benches for Owls Nest Park ..................................................................5Township’s Finances are Picture of Health .............................................................................7EAC Tree Planting ............................................................................................................................72013 Southeastern PA Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Program .......7A Message from the Plumstead Historical Society .............................................................8Township Manager to Receive Credentialing .......................................................................8Plumstead Township Land Preservation Report 2012 .........................................................9

It’s the Law! Windshield Wipers & Lights ............................................................................. 10Veteran’s Park Project Delayed ................................................................................................ 10Plumstead Volunteer Fire Company...................................................................................... 10From the Desk of State Representative Marguerite Quinn ........................................... 11Public Works Information .......................................................................................................... 11Bucks County Veteran ID Card Program .............................................................................. 12Food Pantry in Need of Donations ........................................................................................ 13Pennsylvania Yellow Dot Program ......................................................................................... 13American Red Cross Blood Drive ............................................................................................ 14W

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Hanusey Community Park Update

Work on Hanusey Community

Park is well underway. These

photos were taken on July 26

and show the lights that will

illuminate the basketball courts

and the soccer and baseball

fields, and the baseball field with

the infield cut out.

Once completed this park

will be a premier recreational

facility for residents, visitors and

organized sports associations.

The park is comprised of 48

acres, half of which is woodlands

and will also include a community

building with public restrooms,

two pavilions and extensive

walking trails around the athletic

fields. Planning is also underway

to construct a pedestrian path

along Gordon Road which will

allow residents of Patriots Ridge

to walk to the park. Please

check the Township website for

updates.

Plumstead Township

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Contact InformationTownship Office5186 Stump Road, P.O. Box 387, Plumsteadville, PA 18949-0387Telephone: 215-766-8914 • Fax: 215-766-9831 • www.plumstead.orgHours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Police DepartmentOfiice: 215-766-8741 • Dispatch: 215-766-8740 • Fax: 215-766-8509For EMERGENCY Dial 911Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or by appointment

Floyd S. Bryan Public Works CenterOffice: 215-766-0189• Fax: 215-766-1439Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tax Collector6162 German Road, P.O. Box 433, Plumstead, PA 18949Telephone: 215-766-3785 • Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Water DepartmentBilling Questions: 215-766-0189 • Repairs & Maintenance: 215-766-0189

For after hours service disruption or non-emergency issues of concern, please contact Police Dispatch at 215-766-8740. Identify yourself as a Plumstead Township Water Department customer. The dispatcher will contact the on-duty officer, who will the contact the on-call Public Works personnel. For Police, Fire or Medical Emergencies: 911

Plumstead Township InformationAdministrative StaffTownship Manager: Carolyn McCrearyAssistant to Township Manager: Debbie DiAngeloDirector of Public Works: Alan BleamAdministrative Assistant & Water Billing: Pam GravelChief of Police: Duane HasenauerPolice Dept. Administrative Assistant: Linda BarrattPolice Clerk: Jen SchmittPT Clerk: Kathy LuffFinance: Jane FaunceAccounts Receivable: Virginia BowlingCode Enforcement: Keystone Municipal ServicesZoning Administrative Assistant: Teri MurphyReceptionist: Maria Strycharski

MeetingsThe Board of Supervisors’ meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Work sessions are held on the last Thursday of the month, also at 7:30 PM.

The Planning Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM

The Zoning Hearing Board meets at the call of the Chairman

The Environmental Advisory Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM

All Meetings are at the Township Building

Board of SupervisorsFrank Froio, ChairStacey Mulholland, Vice ChairDan Hilferty, TreasurerWayne A. Stork, SecretaryTom Alvare, Asst Secretary/

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Township Blood Drive August 16, 2013Adult Kick-Ball League August 20132nd Annual Bucks County Classic Bike Race September 7, 2013Veteran’s Day Celebration November 9, 2013Annual Tree Lighting December 8, 2013PPVFC (90th Anniv Celebration) May 17, 2014

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The racecourse covers 14.6 miles, goes through six Town-ships & Boroughs (New Hope, Solebury, Plumstead, Bucking-ham, Doylestown, & Bedminster) and includes a circuit of six laps.

Last year the race began with approximately 140 riders & finished with only 71. This year they are expecting more.

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Since 1997, GIANT has donated park benches made from recycled plastic bags to a variety of organizations including schools, fire departments, churches, parks, play-grounds and libraries to help beautify local communities. Over 1,500 benches have been donated to date.

Residents are encouraged to recycle their plastic bags at each of the store locations in the Township by dropping them in the designated recycle bins. From there, the plas-tic bags are shipped to the Trex Company of Winchester, Virginia. Trex is the country’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking materials.

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Not sure what to do with your old computer? What about your old propane tank, TV or car battery? Are you trying to get rid of your leftover pool chemicals or weed killer? Bring your household hazardous waste and old electronics to one of the following loca-tions between 9:00am and 3:00pm:

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For more information on what you can and cannot bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, please visit the “Frequently Asked Questions” section of the Township’s website (www.plumstead.org/gifaq.html).

The Plumstead Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will host a two-part tree-planting event on Saturday, October 19th starting at 11:00 am. Four maple trees will be planted along Mir-

iam Drive, near the intersection of Applebutter Road. Immediately following the Miriam

Drive plantings, we will plant two trees near the intersection of Geddes Way and Potters Lane. The plantings are expected to take approximately one to two hours. Come lend a hand, and learn proper tree-planting tech-niques and the benefits of having

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At their May 28 public meeting the Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Township Manager, Carolyn McCreary pro-viding a detailed overview of the Townships finances as of the end of 2012.

Ms. McCreary noted that the annual financial audit found no weaknesses in internal controls, and the Township received a clean opinion which states that the financial statements accu-rately depict the Township’s financial position as of 12/31/12 with no material deficiencies.

She stated that the Township’s General Fund which records revenue and expenses for the normal operations of the Town-ship recorded a surplus of $453,099. She noted that the Po-lice Department accounted for 52% of the expenditures. After several years of dormancy in residential development within the Township and the resulting decline in revenue and accom-panying reductions in staffing, the Township’s fund balance of $2,403,453 is returning to the level it was at before the eco-nomic downturn. The fund balance is an important component of the Township’s financial strength and is evaluated when the Township receives its bond rating from ratings agencies like Standard & Poors.

The Township’s Open Space Fund has a fund balance of $2,125,451 as of 12/31/12 which is available for land preserva-tion efforts in 2013 and beyond. Since 2008 the Township has expended over $6.9 million for land preservation by purchas-ing conservation easements on properties within the Township. These monies were borrowed as a result of the voter approved open space referendums.

The Local Services Tax Fund has a balance of $273,601 part of which is committed for the purchase of radios for the Police Department that are required as part of the County-wide radio upgrade for all emergency services providers.

Through sound financial planning and management the Town-ship has been able to retain its AA bond rating and hold the line on real estate taxes relating to its general operations. A copy of the Township’s 2012 audited financial statements can be found on the Township website under the Finance tab.

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Upcoming Fall Programs 2013

September 16th at 7:00PM – General meeting at The Plumstead Friends Meeting, 4914-A Pt. Pleasant Pike, Doyle-stown, PA 18902. Friends began meeting at Plumstead in 1730. Where many citizens know that The Doan Outlaws were a no-torious gang of brothers, at this meeting you will learn about the historic Plumstead Friends Meeting House and which Doan Brother is buried there!

October 21st at 7:00PM – Marty Steely from the Sellers-ville Museum “Victorian Mourning Rituals”. When people died during the reign of Queen Victoria the corpse usually stayed in the home until the burial. The body was surrounded by family and friends where viewing and touching the deceased were commonplace. Even children were not spared from viewing the dead, and in poor homes they may have had to share a room or even a bed with a dying sibling. These are just a few examples of the various nuances of “Victorian Mourning Ritu-als”, presented by Marty Steely. Must see, an excellent pre-Halloween event! Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month at the Plumstead Township Building on 5186 Stump Road in Plumsteadville PA.

november 18th at 7:00PM - A Civil War reenactor will talk about military hardware and even have some authentic examples, as he speaks about the weaponry from the Civil War. One local tidbit from the Philadelphia area was that the Frankford Arsenal established in 1816 served as a major site for the storage of weapons and artillery pieces. In the Gettysburg Campaign, the arsenal provided tens of thousands of muskets and vast supplies of ammunition for Pennsylva-nia’s “Emergency Militia” regiments. By the end of the Civil War, the arsenal employed over 1,000 workers. Come out and enjoy this program with friends and neighbors of Plumstead Township!

Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month at the Plumstead Township Building on 5186 Stump Road in Plumsteadville PA.

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The Board of Supervisors announced at their June 25 public meeting that Township Manager, Carolyn McCreary has been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager status. ICMA Credentialed Managers are professional local government managers qualified by a combination of education and experience, adherence to high standards of integrity, and an assessed commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

The Supervisors commended Ms. McCreary for this achievement and recognition of her peers.

Plumstead Township is pleased to report the successful pres-ervation of 75 acres in 2012 through the purchase of two con-servation easements. The largest is the Hostvedt Property. Lo-cated on the southeast side of Stump Road and the northeast side of Swamp Road (Route 313), this property had received formal approval for a 33 home subdivision and instead result-ed in preservation of about 60 acres. This property is largely farmland with an eight-acre block of woodlands. The proper-ty’s fields and woods are visible from a portion of the frontage on Swamp Road and from the entire 180 feet of frontage on Stump Road. Scenic views of the farmland and woods extend far into the property.

A conservation easement of almost 15 acres was purchased from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on their property located on the southwest side of Silo Hill Road approximately 500 feet south of the intersection with Stump Road. This property’s old fields and woods are visible from Stump Road across scenic views of open fields that border the road.

The goal of Plumstead Township’s land preservation program continues to be maintaining open space throughout the Town-ship for agriculture, parks, and the protection of natural re-sources. Through successful Open Space bond referendums the Township has been able to ensure that its rural character, which our residents value so much, will be saved for future genera-tions to enjoy. We continue to work with property owners in 2013 who are considering land preservation.

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The Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company asks all residents and business to please support your 100% volunteer fire company by attending our fundraisers, responding to our fund drive mailings, renting our hall for your next event, and stopping by Ember’s Bistro. Fund raising account’s for 40% of our funding and is critical for us to carry out our property and life saving operations.

The fire company hosts two roast beef dinners each year. Our next one will be Saturday October 12th. This has traditionally been a time for the community to gather, catch up with neighbors, enjoy a great meal, and support their local fire company at the same time.

Our 2013 Fund Drive mailing is well under way. Please take a moment to read about your fire company. The fire company is a registered 501(c) registered charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.

We have one of the larger banquet halls in the area available for both business and private hosting of parties and meetings. We can also cater your event sales meeting, training seminar, birthday party, wedding, or any special occasion.

Ember’s Bistro is a coffee house and espresso bar owned and operated by the fire company. All proceeds benefit the fire company. Stop by Sunday – Friday and try one of our specialty drinks or daily lunch specials in a relaxed atmosphere. Free wifi is available for those who would like to stay a little longer and read or work.

These are just a few of the many ways to support your local fire company

Besides standard driving laws, there are laws for specific parts of a car. Windshield wipers and car lights carry out important tasks for a car to operate safely, both individually and in conjunction with other vehicles. The law requires headlights to be on when the vehicle’s windshield wipers are in continuous or intermittent use because of precipitation or atmospheric moisture, which includes rain, snow, sleet or mist. Parking lights are NOT an alternative to headlights.

The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code reads as follows:Periods for requiring lighted lamps.

GEnERAL RULE. – The operator of a vehicle upon a highway shall display the lighted head lamps and other lamps and illuminating devices required under this chapter for different classes of vehicles, subject to exception with respect to parked vehicles at the following times:

(1) Between sunset and sunrise, (2) Any time when the operator cannot discern a person

or vehicle upon the highway from a distance of 1,000 feet due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, including rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog, smoke or smog.

(3) Any time when the vehicle’s windshield wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to precipitation or atmospheric moisture, including rain, snow, sleet or mist.

The fine for the above violation is $25.00 plus costs which totals $112.00.

*This is a safety issue more than anything else. In potentially treacherous conditions, it is common sense to make your vehicle as visible as possible. If you are driving down a highway, you are more likely to see a car if its headlights are on.

REMEMBER: If you have your wipers on, your headlights should also be on!

IT’S THE LAW!!WInDSHIELD WIPERS & LIGHTS

A MESSAGE FROM OFFICER STACIE ARnOSky

Due to bids coming in higher than expected the Township is reevaluating its options with respect to the design elements of the project. The Veterans Ad Hoc Committee will review the details of the cost estimates for the various components of the project and determine what changes should be made, while trying to ensure that the spirit of the original design is maintained.

The Township will continue to seek donations towards the project with the hopes of rebidding it, receiving more favorable bids and moving forward with the construction of the park. Please check the Township’s website for updates.

PLUMSTEADVILLE VOLUnTEER FIRE COMPAny

VETERAnS PARk PROJECT DELAyED


PUBLIC WORkS

WATER SySTEM IMPROVEMEnTSPublic Works crews will continue to upgrade customer service me-

ters in a portion of the Patriots Ridge development. The upgrade re-places the current meter (some which are around 20 years old) with a current model and includes installation of a transmitter to allow for radio controlled reading and invoicing.

Summer help crews have performed maintenance checks on all fire hydrants and continue to verify location and operation of the shut-off valve located in front yards. Locating and verifying the op-eration of these shut-off valves is very important in the event of an emergency.

EMERGEnCy nOTIFICATIOn SySTEMPlumstead Township maintains a database of water system cus-

tomer service contacts in the event the need arises for us to contact you regarding an issue with the water system. If you are unsure if we have the correct contact information for you, please call Pam at the Public Works office at 215-766-0189 to confirm or update your infor-mation. The ability for us to contact you in an emergency is required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

AnnUAL WATER QUALITy REPORT nOTICE REMInDER

Plumstead Township is required to complete an annual Consumer Confidence Report for all water system customers. The report gives basic information on the system and test results. The PA Department of Environmental Protection previously required printed copies to be mailed to all customers. Earlier this year, regulations were changed in an effort to reduce print costs and paper consumption. The re-ports are available online at the township website: www.plumstead.org . Click on the WATER DEPARTMENT tab and then the forms and documents tab. The reports are listed by system under 2012 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. Printed copies can be mailed upon request by calling the Public Works office at 215-766-0189.

From the Desk of State Rep. Marguerite Quinn

State Representative, 143rd Legislative District

2013-14 State Budget Completed

On Sunday, June 30, the Pennsylvania state budget was passed on time for the third year in a row. This year’s budget totals $28.376 billion, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania citizens, and took effect on Monday, July 1. The overall spending reflects a 2.3 percent increase over last year’s budget, and falls below the Taxpayer Bill of Rights allowable growth rate of 2.54 percent by $59 million.

During the past couple of months I’ve received numerous emails urging that more state dollars be allocated to education. The fact is 40 percent of this year’s entire budget is being invested in the education of our students.

The budget invests $10 billion state dollars in K-12 education, a record high for the amount of state money ever appropriated to our education system. This includes a $122 million increase in funding for basic education, and more money is allocated to the Safe Schools Initiative. This budget adds $5 million for early intervention services to children ages 3-5 with developmental disabilities.

State funding for our local districts:• Central Bucks: $40,896,173 ($1,561,021 increase from last year)• Palisades: $6,176,341 ($159,740 increase from last year)• Penn Ridge: $20,786,330 ($809,640 increase from last year)

An extra $3 million for grants is being appropriated to career and technical schools to purchase new equipment so the Commonwealth can expand opportunities for students seeking a technical career. All Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education universities will receive level funding in this year’s budget. Community colleges are receiving an additional $1 million in the Community College Capital Fund.

The budget increases funding in the Department of Health by $1.5 million for items like cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and epilepsy bio-technology research. It also continues the $50 million in additional lottery funds for expanded home and community-based services for senior citizens, and adds $10 million for long-term senior care. This budget also adds $26 million to reduce the waiting list so that individuals with intellectual disabilities, who have aged out of the school system, can receive services.

For further details on the budget, call my office at 215-489-2126 or visit my website at www.RepQuinn.net.

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BUCkS COUnTy VETERAn ID CARD PROGRAM

The Bucks County Veteran ID Card Program with the support of

the Bucks County Commissioners and administered by the Recorder

of Deeds Office was introduced in November of 2011. The program

has grown tremendously since its inception and has become a very

welcome success to the veterans whom it serves.

To date over 7,000 veteran ID cards have been issued to veterans

who have recorded their DD214 records with the Recorder of Deeds

Office. We currently have over 900 businesses and vendors who have

most generously volunteered to provide discounts on goods and

services to county veterans. A veteran directory which is compiled by

the Recorder of Deeds Office is published on a semiannual basis and

mailed to all veterans and businesses who have participated in the

program. Also available at the county’s website (www.buckscounty.

org) is a list of participating businesses that is updated on a monthly

basis.

All About VacuumsAuto Express of DoylestownAuto Rent of DoylestownB Back Car CareBaci Restaurant & Heart of Oak PubBack in Time AntiquesBack on the Road, Inc.Barry’s AutoworksBella Flooring LLCBergey’s Tire & Service CenterBlock CommunicationsBloom Chiropractic/Wellness CenterBrig O’Doon Coffee HouseBromms Lullaby FarmBuckingham Valley WineryC G R GamesCapri Pizza Restaurant and BarCarter Handcrafted FurnitureCascade LodgeChubby’s Dairy BarnCirca ClassicsCooper Mechanical, Inc.Country TavernCut to PerfectionDominicks Pizzeria & RestaurantDoylestown Fitness CenterDoylestown Gold ExchangeDoylestown Lumber & MillworkDoylestown SunocoDoylestown Travel

Eagles Peak Spring WaterEarth FoodsEastcom WirelessElite Swimming Pool Svc & SupplyEmbers Bistro & Espresso BarEnvironmental Landscape Assoc. Express Auto Tags, Inc.Fantastic SamsFisher’s Ace HardwareFred Beans Collision CenterFred Beans DealershipsF.P. KobleGardenville HotelGeorge’s Tool RentalGiorgio Custom Pools, LLCGood Times Rental LLCGordon Vacuum Sales & ServiceGrapic ImagingGreen Revolution Energy CrusherGroveland GrillHarmony CleanHome Instead Senior CareHorse & Rider Tack ShopIndian Rock InnJ & M ElectricKeenan HondaKimberton Whole FoodsKinsman CompanyKintnersville AntiquesKniese Plumbing & Heating

Laundre’ OpticiansLaurence H. Stone, DDSLeading Edge Aviation, Inc.LimelightLinden Hill GardensM & W InCom SupplyMamma D’SManhattan BagelMargiotti’s Barber ShopMechanicsville CemeteryMeineke Car Care CenterMOOMusselman Services, LLCNAPA of OttsvilleOaks Family RestaurantOsbaldeston’s Pets of the WorldOttsville InnOwow Cow CreameryP & A Feed and PetParcel PlacePeddlers VillagePerkins Restaurant & BakeryPipersville Frame & ArtPizza BellaPlumsteadville InnReilly Family Chiropractic PCRita’s Water IceRiverview AntiquesRobert McCandless OpticiansRolling Pin Pastries

Roman Delight FountainvilleSartoria Custom ClothierSchuckert ShoesSherwin Williams PaintSignature CleanersSolebury Lighting and HomeSpatolas PizzaSpecialty WoodsSwedes Frozen YogurtThe 5th DimensionThe Bread CrumbThe H2O BaseThe LarderThe Little Pastry ShopThe UPS StoreThe Waterwheel RestaurantTire KingTohickon TagsTohickon TavernTown Crier BakeryTrauger’s Farm MarketUptowne Deli & PizzeriaVera’s Country Cafe‚Vintage GrilleWehrung’s Lumber & Home CenterYoGo FactoryYogurtree

Thank you for your support!

Bucks County Veterans, Dave Fielder and Jerry Fox travel throughout

the county visiting businesses and explaining the program. Dave is

a resident of Bensalem Township and Jerry resides in Plumstead

Township.

We are most grateful to all of the businesses and vendors for their

support of our veterans. Following is a listing of Plumstead Township

and surrounding area participants who support the program. If you

have any questions, please contact the Recorder of Deeds Office (215-

348-6209) or Jerry Fox (267-664-3481).

Joseph J. Szafran, Jr.

County of Bucks

Recorder of Deeds


Experts say you should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days with a household disaster kit. The contents should be stored in a large, watertight container that is easy to access and move, such as a large plastic garbage can with a lid and wheels.

Your basic emergency kit should include:

• Water - one gallon per person per day• Food - ready to eat or requiring minimal water• Manual can opener and other cooking supplies• Plates, utensils, and other feeding supplies• First Aid kit and instructions• A copy of important documents and phone numbers• Warm clothes and rain gear for each family member• Heavy work gloves• Disposable camera• Personal hygiene items, toilet paper, and soap• Plastic sheeting, duct tape, and utility knife• Tools, such as a crowbar, hammer and nails, staple gun, adjustable

wrench, and bungee cords• Blanket or sleeping bag• Large heavy-duty plastic bags and a plastic bucket for waste and

sanitation• Water and supplies for pets

A component of your disaster kit is your “go-bag,” which is a back-pack or other easy-to-carry container that you can grab quickly if evacuated. One go-bag should be prepared for each family member. Be sure to attach an I.D. tag to each bag and include the following:

• Flashlight• Battery-operated radio• Batteries• Whistle• Dust mask• Pocket knife• Emergency cash• Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat• Local map• Permanent marker, paper, and tape• Photos of family members and pets• List of emergency phone numbers• Copy of health insurance and ID cards• Extra eye glasses, hearing aids, and other vital personal items• Prescription medications and first aid supplies• Toothbrush and toothpaste• Extra keys to your house and vehicle

FOOD PAnTRy In nEED OF DOnATIOnS

As the economy continues to struggle it is important

to remember that there are those in our own commu-

nity who are still struggling, as well.

We tend to forget that the local food pantries are in

need of items all year long, not just during the holiday

season.

Please consider picking up some nonperishable items

(Cereal & PB&J are especially needed) the next time

you are in the grocery store and dropping them off in

the Food Pantry box located in the lobby of the Town-

ship building. We will make sure that all donations are

delivered in a timely manner.

After a major disaster, the usual services we take for

granted, such as running water, refrigeration, and telephones,

may be unavailable.


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