This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of key water and water sector interdependencies. A pilot study at Seattle-King County is presented that had the following goals:
to document current active and effective security and emergency practices related
to a community's water sector; and,
serve as a model for other communities. Methodology included: established Guidance Team of local agencies from multiple sectors;
conducted meetings with individual utilities to collect information on water
security practices;
hosted workshop with utilities and collaborative agencies; and,
met with local elected officials to strengthen support for security and
preparedness. Key findings included: partnerships are essential;
think long-term;
secure leadership support; and,
think broadly. A second pilot study of business resiliency at Chicagoland Water and
Wastewater is presented with the following goals: foster a more comprehensive understanding of potential
impacts of water infrastructure loss or interruption;
foster better mutual understanding between the water sector
utilities, and their customers;
identify preparedness gaps in the public and private sectors; and,
build regional capacity to prepare for, and respond to, a water
emergency. Methodology included:
emphasized establishing long-standing relationships and ongoing
dialogue between public and private sectors;
Water and Wastewater Preparedness and Business Resiliency
Summit; and,
Region 5 post-summit activities are focused on education,
exercises, emergency planning, water conservation, and
promoting continued dialogue between utilities and their
customers. A third pilot study of hospitals and water is presented, and includes goals, methodology, and findings. Websites are provided for the final reports of each pilot study, along with a new project for community-based resiliency.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 1.5 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 20 |
| Published : | 11/01/2009 |
