Is Your Water Safe?

Has this ever happened to you?

You’re on the road and pull off at a rest stop or motel. Tired, thirsty, and in a travel-weary haze, you recklessly take a swig of tap water — and promptly wonder what in the name of Pepé Le Pew is in it!

How can water taste so different depending on where you are? And how can you protect yourself against serious illness?

The War on Water

Recently, the small Texas town of Hale Center, along with neighboring communities, was targeted in a significant cyberattack on its water supply. Mike Cypert, Hale Center’s city manager, was alerted by a software vendor to thousands of attempted breaches of their system. This attack is part of a larger, troubling trend.

FBI Director Chris Wray notes that threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are targeting our critical infrastructure, including water systems. These attacks are growing more sophisticated and dangerous by the day.

It’s not confined to Texas either.

Recent cyberattacks have hit other municipalities, as we documented in our blog:

• In Aliquippa, hackers compromised internet-connected controls for the water supply, though a manual backup system prevented disaster.
• A former employee in Kansas used his cellphone and login credentials to shut down water cleaning processes, facing severe legal consequences.
• In Pinellas County, hackers tried to flood the water supply with harmful levels of sodium hydroxide.

Be Prepared, Stay Safe!

While authorities work to improve protections against these threats, you can bolster your safety (especially when you’re on the road), with our Travel Emergency Kit.

This kit is your essential companion for peace of mind while traveling, with 16 prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplies, including mupirocin for infections, scopolamine for motion sickness, and medications for diarrhea and nausea. It’s designed to address various issues, from allergic reactions to infections.

Packed in a durable hardshell case, each kit is tailored to your needs and includes a guidebook with over 40 pages of life-saving advice from medical experts.

Don’t let unexpected health issues ruin your trip. Be ready for anything with the Travel Emergency Kit.

Your safety and peace of mind are just a click away.