BEAR DEN WATER SYSTEM KEEPS GOING DESPITE STORM

While Hurricane Helene is long gone, the stories of successful preparedness and resiliency during the devastation keep rolling in.  

One such story comes from the Bear Den community located in western North Carolina.  Bear Den has a water system that serves a very remote area and is operated by CWS.  During the storm, the facility became inaccessible due to washed out roads. Thankfully, CWS Operator Mike Grant had set up a generator prior to the storm and had fuel already on-site. Although Mike himself was blocked in at home for several days, a resident nearby was able to keep the generator fueled and the system never lost water pressure.

“This is just one of the many stories we have heard about how our teams prepared ahead of the storm,” said Greg Spillman, State Director for North Carolina.  “Quality water is vital and Mike’s planning ensured a safe, reliable water supply was available during and after the storm.”

While we always hope for the best, we must plan for the worst. By securing backup power sources for systems, protecting storage facilities, and implementing emergency protocols, CWS can mitigate disruptions and safeguard public health.