Emergency Response Planning

Public water systems should be prepared for any emergency that would potentially cause a water outage, water contamination or otherwise cause harm to system staff or the public. Preparation for these emergencies should be in the form of a written Emergency Response Plan (ERP). This workshop will show water system board members, managers and operators how to develop and maintain an ERP. Participants will learn and understand:

• What an ERP is and its importance
• Resources and templates for an ERP
• How to develop and maintain an ERP
• Examples of table top exercises for planning purposes

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