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Water Utility Planning Guide - Module 1

Contamination Threat Management Guide - Module 2

Site Characterization and Sampling Guide - Module 3

Analytical Guide - Module 4

Public Health Response Guide - Module 5

Remediation and Recovery Guide - Module 6

EPA Environmental Laboratory Compendium

WARN Tabletop Exercise Facilitator Guide

OSHA Incident Command System eTool

The Wastewater Emergency Response Plan Guidance Document

PipelineNet

VSAT: Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tools

RAM-W: Risk Assessment Methodology for Water Utilities

SEMS: Security and Emergency Management System

ASSET: Automated Security Survey & Evaluation Tool

Water Security Handbook: Planning for and Responding to Drinking Water Contamination Threats and Incidents Planning for and Responding to Drinking Water Contamination Threats and Incidents

Security Source Feed

Drinking Water Security Poster: Report Suspicious Activity - Watch Out! Help Out! Report It!

Drinking Water Security Poster: Report Suspicious Activity at Reservoirs, at Utilities, and at Water Mains

Drinking Water Security Video: Protection of Public Drinking Water Supplies The DVD or video may be ordered from EPA. To receive a copy, provide the document title and number (as shown below) as well as your complete mailing and contact information. There is a limit of 25 copies total per individual. DVD: EPA 816-C-05-900 VHS: EPA 816-V-05-900

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Service Center for Environmental Publications P.O. Box 42419MCincinnati, OH 45242Telephone: (800) 490-9198ncepimal@one.net

Emergency Response Tabletop Exercises CD-ROM Fact Sheet

Emergency Response Tabletop Exercises for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems Train-the-Trainers

EPA's Role in Water Security Research: The Water Security Research and Technical Support Action Plan

Interstate Mutual Aid and Assistance: EMAC Tips for the Water Sector

Top Ten List for Small Ground Water Suppliers

Top Ten List Visor Card

Top Ten List: Water Supply Emergency Preparedness and Security for Law Enforcement

Video: Security Vulnerability Assessment for Water Systems

Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT) update Fact Sheet

Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC)

Water Sector Mutual Aid and Assistance: Utilities Helping Utilities

Water Sector Security Workshops Report

Water Security and You

Water Security Progress and Resources

Water Watchers: We're All in This Together

WaterHealthConnection.org: Website for Health Care Providers on Water Terrorism Preparedness

WaterSentinel Initiative Fact Sheet

Water Sector Specific Plan

Certification of Completion of an Emergency Response Plan

Decontamination and Recovery Planning - Water and Wastewater Utility Case Study

Directions for Ordering the “Baseline Threat Information for Vulnerability Assessments of Community Water Systems” (Baseline Threat) Document

Drinking Water Security for Small Systems Serving 3,300 or Fewer Persons

Emergency Response Plan Guidance for Small and Medium Systems

Instructions for Submitting Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Certification

Instructions to Assist Community Water Systems in Complying With the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002

Large Water System Emergency Response Plan Outline: Guidance to Assist Community Water Systems in Complying with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002

Protocol to Secure Vulnerability Assessments Submitted by Community Water Systems to EPA

Use of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to Implement Security Measures at Public Water Systems

Vulnerability Assessment Fact Sheet

Water Security Handbook: Planning for and Responding to Drinking Water Contamination Threats and Incidents

Water Security Initiative Quick Reference Guide

WaterSentinel Consequence Management Strategy

WaterSentinel Online Water Quality Monitoring as an Indicator of Drinking Water Contamination

WaterSentinel System Architecture

WaterSentinel: Overview of Event Detection Systems

Mitigation email updates

Disaster Information

NIMS Resources

National Hurricane Program

Continuity of Operation Programs

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101: A Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning

Protect your business from disasters

Emergency Management Guide For Business & Industry

Standard Checklist Criteria For Business Recovery

Are You Ready? Guide

Mitigation Planning

Assistance providers

Control Systems Security Web Site

US-CERT Security Publications

Technical Security Alerts

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

Water Sector Specific Plan

NRF Resource Center

Job Aids & SOPs

Disaster Workforce Job Books

Incident Annexes

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

NIMS Guide, Tools and Templates

Emergency Responder Field Operating Guide (ERFOG)

Lessons Learned Information Sharing Newsletter

VDEM

Emergency Management Assistance Compact

Statewide Mutual Aid

Training and Exercises

Hazardous Materials Response Program

Statewide Mutual Aid Operations Manual, revised Sept. 20, 2006

Virginia Department of Health

Communicating With Your Waterworks Customers

Boil Water Advisory During Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters

Generic Boil Water Notice Spanish version En Spanol

Generic Do Not Use Notice Spanish version En Spanol

Boil Water Notices Brochure

Customizable Boil Water Notice Spanish version En Spanol

Drinking Water Problem Corrected

Situation Report Form

Pandemic Influenza

AWWA Documents

Security Guidance for Water Utilities

Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Supply Utilities

Books from AWWA

Infrastructure Security Planning in an Unstable World: A Public Officials' GuideThis handbook provides guidance to public officials who are charged with assuring the security of city infrastructure.Edition: 2005 - Softbound - 108 pp.

Emergency Power Source Planning for Water and Wastewater A complete planning guide for water and wastewater utilities for assessing and planning standby power needs.Edition: 2004 - Hardback

Emergency Planning for Water Utilities (M19), Fourth EditionThis manual offers guidance and tools for water and wastewater managers in preparing for either natural or human-caused emergencies.Edition: 2001

Water Supply Systems Security The many facets of securing water infrastructure from intentional destruction or contamination are covered in detail in this book.Edition: 2004

Water System Security: A Field Guide Water utility measures for better security against man-made threats. Edition: 2002 - Softbound - 106 pp.

Videos from AWWA

Water System Security: First RespondersThis video describes communications/coordination procedures for first responders to a water emergency using the crisis management structure set out under the National Incident Management System.Edition: 2005 DVD

Water System Security: SCADA and Cyber Protection This video takes an introductory look at the many questions of computer security for water and wastewater utilities.Edition: 2004 - DVD

Water System Security: Biological Threat and Mitigation Video Mitigation and prevention of intentional biological contamination of potable water supplies.Edition: 2003 - DVD

Water System Security: Distribution System Protection Steps water utilities can take to strengthen distribution system security.Edition: 2003 - DVD

Water Treatment Plant Chemical Protection and Security Water utility security for toxic chemical use and storage.Edition: 2002 - DVD

Water Utility Perimeter Security Techniques for strengthening perimeter security of property owned by the water utility.Edition: 2002 - DVD

New Horizons: Critical Infrastructure Protection Issues regarding water utility security are discussed in this video.Edition: 2001 - DVD

Chlorine Safety Everyone at your utility needs to know what to do in the event of a chlorine leak. This DVD provides vitally important safety information for all utility employees.Edition: 2000 - DVD

Safety First: Safety and Security Practices for Contractors Water utility managers need to make sure that outside contractors understand and will follow utility safety and security policies and procedures.- DVD

Safety First: Water Utility Security This video analyzes security precautions needed to protect employees and the public water supply.- DVD

Source Water Security and Protection Security assessment and protection for water-utility source waters.- DVD

Water System Security: A Video Field Guide This award-winning video describes measures a water utility can take for better security against man-made threats. Purchase includes one copy of Water System Security: A Field Guide book. DVD

AWWA WARN Resources

Utilities Helping Utilities: An Action Plan for Mutual Aid and Assistance Networks for Water and Wastewater Utilities

WARN Resources

WARN fact sheet

AMWA Resources

The Changing Workforce.Seizing the Opportunity AMWA and NACWA, $50 for members, $50 for members $75 for nonmembers

The Changing Workforce - Crisis & Opportunity AMWA and AMSA, $35

ASCE Resources

WISE training materials wise@asce.org

ASCE Guidance Documents

Interim Voluntary Guidelines for Designing an Online Contaminant Monitoring System

Guidelines for Designing an Online Contaminant Monitoring System

Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Utilities

Guidelines for the Physical Security of Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities

NACWA Resources

Protecting the Water Sector From Security Threats: The Emerging Legal and Policy Frameworks, f

Chlorine Gas Decision Tool for Water and Wastewater Utilities

VRWA

Tampering signage

Water ISAC

Water ISAC

Reporting incidents

WaterISAC Basic (free)

WEF Guidance Documents

Wastewater Threat Document The document is designed for managers and operators of wastewater management systems to better understand and address potential vulnerabilities of, and threats to, their facilities. The document provides insight on two issues: (1) a process for identification of security vulnerabilities across wastewater management systems, and (2) threats to wastewater management system assets, on which system risk managers could base their vulnerability assessments. The document is available at no-cost by accessing www.waterisac.org.

Guidelines for the Physical Security of Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities The voluntary physical security standards guidelines were jointly developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) with technical input from the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The document is available at no-cost.

Protecting the Water Sector from Security Threats WEF, in partnership with the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the American Public Works Association (APWA), and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), has prepared this publication. The document provides an overview of the legal and policy framework that governs key aspects of security at drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, and public works management overall.

Red Cross Resources

Hurricane preparedness

Prepare at work

Prepare for all disaster types

Prepare at home

Prepare your family

Prepare your home

Pandemic Resources

Personal/Family Preparedness

CDC guide

A Guide for Individuals and Families

Pandemic Influenza Planning: A Guide for Individuals and Families (DHHS)

Pandemic Preparedness Checklists

Business Continuity Planning in the Event of an Influenza Pandemic: A Reference Guide (AMWA/Water ISAC—requires log in)

State and Local Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (DHHS/CDC)

Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (DHHS/CDC)

Pandemic Influenza Checklist (NRWA)

Pandemic Preparedness Guidance

Avian Influenza (“Bird Flu”) – Fact Sheet (WHO, 2/06);

It’s Not Flu As Usual – What Businesses Need to Know about Pandemic Flu Planning (flyer from Trust for America’s Health)

Pandemic Influenza: Preparedness, Response and Recovery – Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources

NACCHO’s Local Health Department Guide to Pandemic Influenza Planning

Pandemic Preparedness Guidance

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic

The Prioritization Of Critical Infrastructure For A Pandemic Outbreak

Avian Flu Pandemic Response Plan Template

http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/tab3.html

Training Providers

DHS Training Providers

Community Emergency Response Teams

U.S. Fire Administration

Emergency Management Institute ISP

National Fire Academy

FEMA Online Training

Introduction to the Incident Command System, I-100, for Public Works Personnel

Emergency Planning

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Effective Communication

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

EPA Training

NIMS Training for the Water Sector

ICS Training for the Water Sector

Emergency Response Tabletop CD-ROM Exercises for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems

EPA Emergency Response to Contamination of Wastewater Systems Training

AWWA Online Security Training

AWWA Water 101, Security Planning, and Partnership for Safe Water Online Courses

Water 101 introduces students to the principles of water treatment and distribution as well as plant operations and management. This course also provides awareness-level information on drinking water regulations and security. The development of Water 101 was made possible by a grant from the USEPA.

Security Planning Series: AWWA, in conjunction with the US Environmental Protection Agency, has developed a three-course series to address procedures for securing your drinking water facility. This series consists of the following courses: Security Planning for Drinking Water Systems: An Operational Approach, Emergency Response Planning, and Security Hardware.

116 Stat. 682 Public Law 107–188—June 12, 2002 Title IV—Drinking Water Security And Safety

Active and Effective Water Security Programs: A Summary Report of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council Recommendations on Water Security, USEPA, Washington, D.C., Feb 2006.Summary report. Booklet

Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection, Homeland Security Presidential Directive/Hspd-7

Effective Risk and Crisis Communication during Water Security Emergencies, USEPA, Washington, D.C., Mar 2007

Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Utilities, ASCE, AWWA, and WEF, Dec 2006

EPA’s and Mississippi’s Efforts to Assess and Restore Public Drinking Water Supplies after Hurricane Katrina, Washington, D.C., Feb 14, 2006.

National Incident Management System, DHS, Washington, D.C., Mar 1, 2004.

National Infrastructure Protection Plan, DHS, Washington, D.C., 2006.

National Preparedness Guidelines, DHS, Washington, D.C., Sep 2007.

National Response Framework, DHS, Washington D.C., Jan 2008.

Presidential Decision Directive 63: Critical Infrastructure Protection (replaced by HSPD 7),

Private Sector NIMS Implementation Activities, FEMA, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2007.

Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act (Bioterrorism Act),

Recommendations of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Water Security Practices, Incentives, and Measures, June 2005.