AWWA JAW58670

Although most utilities have disaster plans, making them workin the face of an actual emergency requires a vigilant, organization-wideapproach to identifying potential threats,whether naturally occurring or human made, and training everyonein the organization how to respond in such an event. A varietyof information indicates that threats to water systems and utilitiesare increasing. This article is of interest to utility managers andregulators because it presents the state-of-practice in preparingfor and surviving disasters, and it draws primarily on the experienceof others in making its recommendations. By considering theorganization-wide approach advocated in the article, water supplierscan improve the security and reliability of their systems. Includes 51 references, tables, figures.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. 95 - No. 9

Published:

09/01/2003

Number of Pages:

12

File Size:

1 file , 1.5 MB