New York City Office of Emergency Management

Monday, July 19, 2010

Cap the Spray Before You Play

Opening fire hydrants is a common way to cool off during New York City's sweltering summers, but hydrants without spray caps waste 1,000 gallons of water per minute and can lower water pressure throughout the system. Firefighters need high water pressure to fight fires.
OEM reminds New Yorkers to ask for the right tools when using hydrants to stay cool. Contact your local firehouse to obtain a spray cap. Call 311 to locate your nearest firehouse.

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