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                                                 4/14/2005, 9:37 AM
             TOP 10 Ways
           Local Emergency
          Planners can Work
              With Local
            Water Utilities
           fSee TIPS Inside Card)
               United States
               Environmental Protection
               Agency New England
                   Drinking
                   Water
                   Security
          visit us on the web at:
          www.epa.gov/ne/homeland
lugcard.pmd

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     TOP 10 Ways Local Emergency Planners can
               Work with Water Utilities
lO.Visit and tour drinking water and waste water facilities,
    and help them recognize critical customers.
 9. Incorporate the utilities personnel into the
    community's Incident Command System.
 8. Inform utilities of any potential threats.
 7. Help establish "Citizen Watches" for nearby drinking
    water and waste water facilities.
 6. Support security upgrades for water and waste water |
    utilities.
 5. Include utility facilities and water supplies in routine
    inspections and patrols.
 4. Fully investigate vandalism or tampering incidents at
    utility facilities.
 3. Develop communication plans including the utility's
    critical contact  list.
 2. Work with utilities on vulnerability assessments.
 1. Prepare to respond to water utility emergencies and
    practice, practice, practice!

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