During a natural disaster such as a wildfire, storm, or earthquake, you may see reports on the news or social media that the water in your home may not be safe to drink. Sometimes, this information can be confusing and possibly conflicting. How can you confirm if the water in your area has been affected, and if so, what are the steps you can take to ensure you have water that is safe to use?Bradley Goldberg, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Management and the Pediatric Disaster Resource Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, explains: “When there is a disaster, such as a wildfire, there is a huge strain on an area’s public water system.