Respuesta :
The most likely cause for this action would be that they were running out of the water, so they needed to start saving it for later.
In the case that the world is ninety-eight percent oceans, and therefore is undrinkable. If we eventually find a way to filter out the salt from the water, then great. The citizens of that region in Florida will have starting to save drinkable water for any dramatic events that may happen now, or in the future. Good Luck! Please rate me brainiest!