This eight-page fact sheet, developed jointly by EPA and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) Security Committee, focuses on collaborative opportunities among public water and emergency-management agencies when an incident has state involvement. It contains information on the agencies' roles before and during an incident, tips on coordination and requesting federal assistance, and numerous examples of state collaboration that have improved water-sector preparedness and response. The greater level of coordination promoted by this document will ensure that the most effective and efficient response is provided, that public health is protected, and that affected communities can return to normal as quickly as possible.
Format:
Fact sheet/overview
Topic:
Security/emergency-response planning
Source:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
ASDWA
Audience:
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)
State/federal decision-maker