5:22 p.m.Feb. 5, 2014

There are two ways to quickly answer the call for more fresh water:

These can be done inexpensively and in many cases without significant permitting.

I reduced water use at home from about 400 gallons per day to 280 gallons per day, a 30 percent savings. For help, I called the city of San Diego Water Utilities Department. They sent out a technician who, at no cost, helped me find leaks, learn how to install a simple pump at the hot water heater to bring hot water more quickly to my faucet, thus wasting far less water waiting for cold to get hot, how to reduce outdoor irrigation by managing on-off days and run-times for my sprinklers.

This simple effort cost me a few dollars with the plumber. That was returned within a few months through lower water and sewer bills.

Even though the cities and county have been diligent about reducing urban runoff, it still exists. It can be injected into groundwater basins. It takes some negotiating with state and federal water quality agencies, but for the most part, they are interested, amenable and have excellent suggestions based on successes elsewhere in California and the nation.

An added benefit is the ability to deal more quickly and at far less cost with our chronic flood-control problems.

It is important not to overreach. If we stick to simple, inexpensive and practical solutions to our immediate freshwater problem, we will create more supply, almost overnight.

But if we continue to insist on new dams, on using nuclear power to create freshwater from the sea, and embark on energy-intensive flood control and groundwater management programs. we will fall far short.

It is time to do things that work, and work fast.

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WINTER is Cold! ...but it can be fun and safe if you take steps to educate and protect yourself. Did you know that winter storms are now classified in a storm scale called The Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale (NESIS)

Myth vs. Fact Myth: If it's 33 degrees and the wind chill is in the 20s, water (or your car engine) will freeze. Fact: wind chill only applies to flesh of warm blooded creatures (without fur), specifically humans.

Myth: wind chill makes everyone cold. Fact: wind chill only applies to exposed flesh so if you are bundled up in coat, gloves, hat, etc the wind chill is NOT an issue. The wind chill formula does not account for sunshine, nor the color of your clothes. If you are outside in a sheltered spot where the wind does not reach you, then there is no wind chill for you.

Myth: wind chill makes your house colder. Fact: Wind will remove heat faster from your house, and cold air will blow into your house through cracks but the house can not be colder than the actual air temperature, based on the wind.

Myth: The wind chill does not change very much on a cold day. Fact: The wind chill changes every time the wind changes so it's typical for it to fluctuate from 5 to 10 degrees, even within a minute, when the winds are gusty.

Myth: At 32 degrees pets should be brought inside. Fact: There's no difference to a pet between 33 and 32 degrees. Pets should be inside when it is very cold or cold for a long time. There is no magic number to when pets should be inside.

Myth: Frost is the same as freeze. Fact: The temperature can be way below freezing without frost when the air is dry. Frost can form when the air is above freezing if cold air settles to the ground.

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WINTER TIPS -Dress properly for the temperature and wind. Wear loose-fitting, light-weight clothing in layers. Layers help to trap air as an insulator and they can be removed to avoid perspiration and the chill that follows. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent and hooded. Always wear a hat. Half of your body's heat loss can occur through your head. Mittens are better than gloves because they allow your fingers to share heat. Avoid having skin exposed to the wind. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. Stay dry. Check out this Wind Chill chart from NOAA.

-Check often on elderly and infants for safety and comfort and don't overexpose pets to very cold, dry air.

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ROCKFORD (WREX) -

February 2nd through the 8th marks Burn Awareness Week and the Rockford Fire Department is giving several tips to keep you and your family safe from burn and scald injuries.

Burning and scalding could cause lifelong scarring, and even death, so prevention is always preferable to treatment. The injuries could be worse for some.

"Although anyone can sustain a scald burn, certain people are more likely to be scaldedinfants, young children, older adults, and people with disabilities. These high risk groups are also more likely to require hospitalization, suffer complications, and experience a difficult recovery," according to the American Burn Association.

Rockford Fire Department Division Chief Matthew Knott warns, "Most burn injuries occur in the person's own home, and the vast majority of these injuries could have easily been prevented."

Tap water scalds are some of the most dangerous, often more severe than scalds related to cooking. The following tips are recommended to decrease your risk of tap water scalds:

Cooking-related scalds can also be prevented through the following steps:

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Cold winter weather is not only uncomfortable; it can be expensive trying to keep your home warm. Going Green's Terry Ettinger explains how to properly insulate your home.

One way to make sure youre not spending more than you have to is by taking advantage of the wide variety of home winterization products like these window kits.

So that way its a film over the window and what that film does is it prevents heat from escaping and the cold getting in, said James Gardner, a Lowes assistant store manager.

Theres also caulk rope you can use and basically this goes around the edge of doors and windows and that way youre not losing heat through spaces where you might have gaps, Gardner said. Theres also door sweeps. The door sweeps will keep the wind from coming in under the door. That way youre not losing heat or energy out that door.

Theres heat tape and insulation that can be used to wrap around pipes so they dont freeze, and you might want to consider putting a blanket on your hot water heater.

A lot of people dont realize that with a water heater sometimes youre losing heat and energy out of the water heater, especially if its in a basement thats unfinished. You put a blanket around it and keep that heat inside so it isnt kicking on constantly and wasting energy, Gardner said.

And for those interested in the latest technology.

We also have a system thats called Iris. Iris has what they call a home and comfort system and that home and comfort system allows you to control your heat from an iPhone or a tablet or any kind of smart phone, Garder said.

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Worlock provides water heater installations for the entire Phoenix area. Our service department is available 24 hours a day to work on the water heater in your area home. We have been providing service in this area since 1987, so we have years of experience and also have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We are locally owned by Bill Worlock, and our goal is to always provide the best in service.

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Water heaters come in all shapes and sizes, and you can choose the capacity that fits your home and family the best. Most homes have either a 40 gallon or 50 gallon water heater, and those sizes usually can handle most home applications.

We also install tankless water heaters, which heat water on demand. So it will continue to heat water as long as your hot water faucet is on. This is really beneficial for homes with large soaker tubs, or a lot of family members where a lot of hot water is necessary. If you need endless hot water, a tankless water heater installed in your home is your best bet.

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If you need to replace or repair your water heater, The Home Depot can offer same-day service (in most areas) if you contact us before noon. And you can depend on The Home Depot, as we handpick installers and home service professionals who meet the highest standards for experience, know-how and customer service to get your water heater installation or water heater repair done right the first time. We screen and background check all of our service providers before we hire them to ensure we're sending the safest, most experienced providers to your home and that they have all applicable licenses and insurance.

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Talk about a comeback story.

A New Jersey bed and breakfast ravaged by Superstorm Sandy has won a prestigious travel industry award.

The Sea Spray Inn in Ocean Grove, N.J., had five feet of water on the ground floor, which destroyed the inn's mechanicals. A porch was destroyed, as were several windows and guest rooms.

But now the inn is one of the top B&Bs in the nation, according to the latest TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards.

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"It's a really big deal, especially when you think about all the damage Sandy caused then factor in that we had to shut down for five months. We really persevered and came back and straight to the top," said Eric Tellefsen, who co-owns the inn with his wife Mary Ellen.

Bringing the inn back to award-winning status was no easy task. Windows needed to be replaced, as did a porch. The furnace, hot water heater and air conditioning had to be replaced too. The innkeepers had to lift the house a few inches and install a masonry wall because of structural issues caused by the storm surge.

They even had to replace the front sidewalk.

"This award is such a huge recognition of all our hard work. It means that our guests recognize and appreciate their experience," said Mary Ellen Tellefsen.

Today, the inn is almost complete. All that's left to do is finish the basement, but they have no funds left to do so. This recognition by the world's largest travel site could change that.

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JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

As a winter storm continues to bring snow, ice and below freezing temperatures to Mississippi, State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney reminds Mississippians that properly using heating sources to stay warm during cold weather and having working smoke alarms in your home is literally the difference between life and death.

An early morning Itawamba County fire caused by a space heater has resulted in four deaths.

"With the dramatic drop in temperature to extreme levels in some areas, everyone must use extraprecaution when using space heaters or alternative methods as heating sources. Space heatingposes a much higher risk of fire, death and injury than central heating, and it cannot be stressedenough that using a stove to heat a home is extremely dangerous," Chaney said.

"Every home should have a working smoke alarm. Working smoke alarms can cut the risk ofpeople dying in home fires in half."

Fire safety education and preventing fire deaths continue to be priority goals of the State FireMarshal's Office.

The State Fire Marshal's Office offers these heating safety tips:

Have a three-foot "kid-free zone" around open fires and space heaters.

Supervise children when a fireplace, fire pit, or other space heater is being used. Use a sturdy, metal screen to prevent contact burns, which are even more common than flame burns.

All heaters need space. Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least 3 feet away from heating equipment.

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