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WARN Central
Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) systems facilitate a
utilities-helping-utilities approach to providing assistance during times of
crisis. By establishing mutual aid agreements before a crisis occurs, WARN
participants pave the way for member utilities within (and outside) of their
respective states to send valuable aid in a quick and efficient manner.
WARN participants can access specialized resources to assess and assist water
and wastewater systems until such time as the system can develop a permanent
operating solution.
Update:
There are now eleven states with final agreements pending signatures
and about 13 others in close pursuit. All 50 states
have had the opportunity to participate in the Utilities Helping
Utilities workshop series and by year end there could be another 6-15
WARN states up and running.
AWWA Utilities Helping Utilities FAQs
Water Sector Support Statement
Joint Policy Statement
Established WARNs
California
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Louisiana
Nevada
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Resources
The
Emergency Response & Preparedness FlaWARN Best Management Practices document
(PDF)
FlaWARN is dedicated to assisting member utilities in restoration activities in
the aftermath of a major storm event. The organization coordinates emergency
response activities in Florida, and if needed outside of Florida. This document
includes best management practices prepared by FlaWARN members.
AWWA Action
Plan for Mutual Aid Networks (PDF)
AWWA’s Utilities Helping Utilities: An Action Plan for Mutual Aid and
Assistance Networks for Water and Wastewater Utilities is designed to help
drinking water and wastewater systems develop a mutual aid network in practical
preparation for emergency response. The white paper offers a thorough
step-by-step approach on where and how to begin, what to consider, and who
should be considered as key participants.
Sample Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement (MS Word Doc)
A Model Agreement that contains procedures and standards for a water and
wastewater utility Mutual Aid and Assistance Program, excerpted from "Utilities
Helping Utilities: An Action Plan For Mutual Aid and Assistance Networks for
Water And Wastewater Utilities"
NRWA Rural Water Mutual Aid Agreement (PDF)
NRWA’s Rural Water Mutual Aid Agreement and a State Wide Water and Wastewater
Utility Emergency Support Network encourages rural water affiliates to be both
the sparkplug for getting mutual aid networks off the ground and to engage
other organizations in getting support for the "utilities helping utilities"
concept.
Helpful Links
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)
FEMA Public Assistance
FEMA Public Assistance
Training
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