Reference |
Description |
Date |
A Day Without Water: A video introduction to the CBWR Tool |
Exit DisclaimerShows that communities may not be prepared for an interruption to water and wastewater services and introduces EPA's Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) Tool. |
November 30, 2012 |
AWWA Process Control System Security Guidance for the Water Sector and Use-Case Tool |
A cybersecurity resource and tool designed to provide actionable information for utility owner/operators based on their use of process control systems. |
January 1, 2014 |
Bioterrorism Act |
Requires community drinking water systems serving populations of more than 3,300 persons to conduct assessments of their vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks or other intentional acts. |
December 3, 2012 |
Business Continuity Plan |
This FEMA page provides information on Business Continuity Planning, including worksheets, recovery strategies, and links to helpful resources. |
December 19, 2012 |
CDC's Drinking Water Advisory Communication Toolbox |
Practical guide and protocol for communicating with stakeholders and the public about water advisories that is based upon research and identified practices. |
March 5, 2013 |
Collaborative State-Level Water Sector Emergency Response Exercises 2009-2011: Lessons Learned |
Lessons learned from several water-sector focused tabletop exercises conducted around the country. |
May 1, 2012 |
Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Insider Threat Center at Carnegie Mellon University |
The CERT Insider Threat Center conducts empirical research and analysis to develop and transition socio-technical solutions to combat insider cyber threats. |
June 5, 2012 |
Credentialing - FEMA's Resource Management |
This page explains credentialing and how it fits into the resource management process. |
January 13, 2013 |
Effective Risk and Crisis Communication During Water Security Emergencies: Report Of EPA Sponsored Message Mapping Workshops |
Results of the EPA-sponsored message mapping workshops held in 2005 and 2006 for water sector organizations. |
January 13, 2014 |
Emergency Action Plan (Template) |
Blank template a utility can use to design an emergency action plan. |
October 1, 2001 |
Emergency/Incident Planning, Response, and Recovery |
This page contains links to a variety of guidance documents and other informative resources to support drinking water and wastewater utility preparedness, response and recovery. |
November 4, 2013 |
EPA Emergency Response Plan Guidance for Small and Medium Community Water Systems |
Assists community water systems serving a population between 3,301 and 99,999 in developing or revising emergency response plans (ERPs). |
April 1, 2004 |
EPA Large Water System Emergency Response Plan Outline: Guidance to Assist Community Water Systems in Complying with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 |
This outline assists large water utility systems in creating and maintaining emergency response plans (ERPs). |
July 1, 2003 |
EPA's Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) |
Provides resources and tools on EPA's Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) initiative which aims to raise awareness of water sector interdependencies and increase preparedness and resiliency of drinking water and wastewater utilities. |
May 21, 2013 |
EPA's Coordination of the Water Sector and Emergency Services Sectors: An Important Step to Better Response |
This fact sheet explains how drinking water and wastewater utilities can better partner with the Emergency Services Sector during an incident response. |
February 1, 2012 |
EPA's Planning for an Emergency Drinking Water Supply |
Reviews roles and responsibilities among various levels of government regarding emergency water supplies and seeks to encourage collaboration and partnership regarding emergency water supply planning. |
June 1, 2011 |
EPA's Response Protocol Toolbox |
Contains six modules designed to help the water sector effectively and appropriately respond to intentional contamination threats and incidents. The toolbox provides worksheets, forms, and templates. |
November 4, 2013 |
EPA's Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) |
This page provides information and resources on mutual aid and assistance including WARNs. |
September 4, 2013 |
Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool |
This U.S. Department of Labor eTool helps small, low-hazard service or retail businesses implement an emergency action plan and comply with OSHA's emergency standards. |
January 15, 2014 |
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs |
Provides funding for eligible mitigation activities that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages. |
September 18, 2013 |
FEMA Incident Action Planning Guide (IAP) |
Explains how to plan and execute operations during any incident. |
January 1, 2012 |
FEMA's Emergency Management Institute |
Provides training to federal, state, local, tribal, volunteer, public, and private sector officials to strengthen emergency management core competencies for professional, career-long training. |
December 6, 2013 |
FEMA's Grant Applicant Resources |
Guidance and policies on the hazard mitigation assistance grant programs, along with necessary forms and other resources to assist applicants applying for funding under these grant programs. |
August 2, 2013 |
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Funding Under Section 406 |
Information on the policy and guidelines for using hazard mitigation discretionary funding available under the Stafford Act. |
June 22, 2012 |
Government Emergency Telecommunication Service (GETS) |
GETS is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the landline network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced. |
January 15, 2014 |
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) |
A capabilities- and performance-based exercise program that was developed to provide a national standard for exercises with common exercise policy and program guidance. |
June 17, 2016 |
How to Develop a Multi-Year Training & Exercise (T&E) Plan |
Assists drinking water and wastewater utilities in developing multi-year training and exercise (T&E) plans. |
May 1, 2011 |
Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training |
This page contains links to water sector-specific training materials on ICS and NIMS programs, including recorded Webinars and presentations. |
January 15, 2014 |
Need to Know: Anticipating the Public's Questions during a Water Emergency |
Provides guidance on what information should be shared if/when there has been a contamination incident and what methods and messages should be used to disseminate that information. |
January 13, 2014 |
Onondaga County Water Authority Directed Response Action Sheet |
A set of forms with specific notification and response actions to complete for responding to different types of incidents. (filesize: 279.55 KB) |
January 15, 2014 |
Preparedness, Emergency Response, and Recovery CIPAC Workgroup All-Hazard Consequence Management Planning for the Water Sector |
Helps water utilities incorporate all-hazard consequence management planning into emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans. |
November 1, 2009 |
Storm Surge Inundation Map |
The Storm Surge Inundation Map application presents a series of maps of projected storm variables as part of the EPA’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities initiative to illustrate Coastal Storm Surge Scenarios for water utilities. |
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Tabletop Exercise Tool for Water Systems: Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Climate Resiliency (TTX Tool) |
Contains materials that assist in planning and facilitating water sector-specific tabletop exercises.
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June 1, 2010 |
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) |
The American Works Association (AWWA) aims to advance public health, safety, and welfare by uniting the efforts of the entire water community. |
January 15, 2014 |
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) |
NACWA is involved in all facets of water quality protection and has built relationships with members of Congress, Presidential administrations, and the EPA. |
January 1, 2014 |
The National Rural Water Association |
NRWA's provides support services to state associations that have more than 26,696 water and wastewater systems as members. |
October 20, 2013 |
Water & Wastewater Mutual Aid & Assistance Resource Typing Manual |
American Water Works Association (AWWA) manual that provides guidance to water and wastewater utilities when they request and provide mutual aid and assistance resources during and after an emergency. |
April 1, 2008 |
WERF Emergency Response Plan Guidance for Wastewater Systems |
Contains guidance for wastewater utilities on how to create an emergency response plan. |
June 29, 2005 |
Wireless Priority Service (WPS) |
Provides national security and emergency preparedness personnel priority access and prioritized processing in all nationwide and several regional cellular networks. |
January 15, 2014 |
Workshop Planner for Climate Change and Extreme Events Adaptation |
This tool assists drinking water and wastewater utility staff, technical assistance providers, community leaders and other stakeholders in conducting climate change adaptation workshops; it generates materials tailored to your location and provides helpful guidance for hosting a successful workshop. |
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WRF/EPA Business Continuity Plan Training for Water Utilities |
Provides resources and training on the Water Research Foundation and EPA's Business Continuity Plan Toolkit. |
June 18, 2013 |