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Consequence management within the environmental protection agency's water security initiative
The Water Security initiative contamination warning system detection strategy involves the use of multiple monitoring and surveillance components for timely detection of drinking water contamination in the distribution system. Consequence management represents the response mechanism of the contamination warning system, and consists of actions taken to plan for and respond to potential drinking water contamination incidents in the distribution system. Thus, a CMP that successfully guides these actions is a cornerstone of an effective contamination warning system. Construction of a comprehensive CMP includes a utility self-assessment and evaluation of existing emergency response plans, development of the CMP framework, and identification and engagement of key response partners and stakeholders. An initial self assessment allows the utility to identify existing procedures regarding planning, preparedness, and response that may serve as a starting point for constructing a CMP. The CMP framework can then be developed to begin conceptualizing the later stages of a response and determine when response partners should be engaged. This includes the development of decision trees that clearly outline response actions by the utility through each phase of the contamination incident. Finally, partners and stakeholders should be identified and engaged to increase the success of response efforts and allow all parties the opportunity to understand the official process and procedures used in the event of an emergency at a drinking water utility. It should also ensure that the CMP is integrated and consistent with external agency emergency response plans. An effective consequence management program also includes communication plans, regular training and maintenance. Communication plans should be developed for both routine and incident-specific communications with customers, response agencies, the media, and the public at large. Training should be conducted to familiarize utility staff and response partners with CMP roles and responsibilities during a contamination incident. Maintenance guidelines should be established by the utility that specify the actions needed for routine and non-routine updates to the CMP, the circumstances under which the updates will occur and the organizations responsible for the updates. EPA is currently developing a more detailed guidance document, Water Security Initiative: Interim Guidance on Developing a Consequence Management Plan, that expands on the concepts presented in this paper. The anticipated release date for this guidance document is summer/fall of 2008.
Consequence management within the environmental protection agency's water security initiative
The Water Security initiative contamination warning system detection strategy involves the use of multiple monitoring and surveillance components for timely detection of drinking water contamination in the distribution system. Consequence management represents the response mechanism of the contamination warning system, and consists of actions taken to plan for and respond to potential drinking water contamination incidents in the distribution system. Thus, a CMP that successfully guides these actions is a cornerstone of an effective contamination warning system. Construction of a comprehensive CMP includes a utility self-assessment and evaluation of existing emergency response plans, development of the CMP framework, and identification and engagement of key response partners and stakeholders. An initial self assessment allows the utility to identify existing procedures regarding planning, preparedness, and response that may serve as a starting point for constructing a CMP. The CMP framework can then be developed to begin conceptualizing the later stages of a response and determine when response partners should be engaged. This includes the development of decision trees that clearly outline response actions by the utility through each phase of the contamination incident. Finally, partners and stakeholders should be identified and engaged to increase the success of response efforts and allow all parties the opportunity to understand the official process and procedures used in the event of an emergency at a drinking water utility. It should also ensure that the CMP is integrated and consistent with external agency emergency response plans. An effective consequence management program also includes communication plans, regular training and maintenance. Communication plans should be developed for both routine and incident-specific communications with customers, response agencies, the media, and the public at large. Training should be conducted to familiarize utility staff and response partners with CMP roles and responsibilities during a contamination incident. Maintenance guidelines should be established by the utility that specify the actions needed for routine and non-routine updates to the CMP, the circumstances under which the updates will occur and the organizations responsible for the updates. EPA is currently developing a more detailed guidance document, Water Security Initiative: Interim Guidance on Developing a Consequence Management Plan, that expands on the concepts presented in this paper. The anticipated release date for this guidance document is summer/fall of 2008.
Consequence management within the environmental protection agency's water security initiative
Pickard, B.C. (author)
2008
11 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 3 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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