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Water and Wastewater All-Hazards Boot Camp
Preparedness
Preparedness
Preparedness
Rick Rodders: Thanks, Kim, for helping me to understand prevention and mitigation activities for the utility. I'm concerned that the strategies that I have identified do not address all of the high risks to our facilities' critical processes and assets.
Kim Clearwell: That's right, Rick. We cannot eliminate all risks. However, that's where planning comes in. You can address additional risk through preparedness activities. Our emergency response plan (ERP), business continuity plan (BCP), and other plans that we have developed over the years outline steps the utility would implement to address the impacts of all-hazards.
Rick: So, along with the RA, I will review our ERP and other plans to identify how they can address the remaining vulnerabilities.
Kim: That's a good starting point, but there are several additional actions that you can take to ensure that our utility is prepared when the next disaster strikes.