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Locol Water Supply Plon Template July 8, 2016 <br /> Part 2. Emergency Preparedness Procedures <br /> The emergency preparedness procedures outlined in this plan are intended to comply with the <br /> contingency plan provisions required by MDH in the WHP and SWP. Water emergencies can <br /> occur as a result of vandalism, sabotage, accidental contamination, mechanical problems, <br /> power failings, drought, flooding, and other natural disasters. The purpose of emergency <br /> planning is to develop emergency response procedures and to identify actions needed to <br /> improve emergency preparedness. In the case of a municipality, these procedures should be in <br /> support of, and part of, an all-hazard emergency operations plan. Municipalities that already <br /> have written procedures dealing with water emergencies should review the following <br /> information and update existing procedures to address these water supply protection <br /> measures. <br /> A. Federal Emergency Response Plan <br /> Section 1433(b) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, (Public Law 107-188, Title IV- Drinking Water <br /> Security and Safety) requires community water suppliers serving over 3,300 people to prepare <br /> an Emergency Response Plan. <br /> Do you have a federal emergency response plan? Yes ❑x No ❑ <br /> If yes, what was the date it was certified? May 8, 2008 <br /> Complete Table 15 by inserting the noted information regarding your completed Federal <br /> Emergency Response Plan. <br /> Table 15.Emergency Preparedness Plan contact information <br /> Emergency Response Plan Role Contact Contact Phone Contact Email <br /> Person Number <br /> Emergency Response Lead MATT KOHNER 763 433-9859 MKOHNER@CI.RAMSEY.MN.US <br /> Alternate Emergency Response JOHN NELSON 763 286-0296 JNELSON@CI.RAMSEY.MN.US <br /> Lead <br /> B. Operational Contingency Plan <br /> All utilities should have a written operational contingency plan that describes measures to be <br /> taken for water supply mainline breaks and other common system failures as well as routine <br /> maintenance. <br /> Do you have a written operational contingency plan? Yes ❑x No ❑ <br /> At a minimum, a water supplier should prepare and maintain an emergency contact list of <br /> contractors and suppliers. <br /> C. Emergency Response Procedures <br /> Water suppliers must meet the requirements of MN Rules 4720.5280 . Accordingly, the <br /> Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires public water suppliers serving <br /> more than 1,000 people to submit Emergency and Conservation Plans. Water emergency and <br /> conservation plans that have been approved by the DNR, under provisions of Minnesota <br /> 28 <br />