Everyone's going to remember where they were when the taps went dry, I think. Like when a president is assassinated.”
-- Alyssa (Part One)

Importance: Alyssa and her family have just learned that the Colorado River is dry because officials in Colorado and Nevada are keeping the water for themselves. Though California officials are saying that everything is under control and that this is a short-term problem, Alyssa seems to feel differently.

But the big news stations won't give the Tap-Out the critical airtime it needs – not until there are images that are as dramatic as wind taking off roofs. And if it takes that long for the Tap-Out to be taken seriously, it will be too late.”
-- Alyssa (Part One)

Importance: Alyssa and her family are watching television coverage, and the water crisis is still just a footnote with the reporters focused only on a major hurricane. Alyssa notes that the media is able to “decide for most...