Simulating a response to a hypothetical disaster scenario
through a tabletop exercise can help prepare
water system managers, operators, and emergency preparedness
personnel for the real thing. The purpose is
not to solve the scenario, but rather to increase understanding
and familiarity, develop communications and
confidence, and fine-tune emergency plans. This article
provides an overview of the basics necessary to conduct
a water system incident tabletop exercise including
establishing objectives, identifying key participants, and
formatting the exercise, and it offers logistical recommendations.
The article also includes a sample scenario
broken out by hour. Much of the methodology that
applies to a water system incident tabletop exercise can
be utilized for conducting tabletop exercises for other
emergency scenarios, as well.
| Edition : | Vol. 97 - No. 8 |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 190 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 5 |
| Published : | 08/01/2005 |
