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City of Ramsey Local Water Supply Plan <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? Mav 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 <br />Person Number <br />Phone Contact Email <br />Emergency Response Lead <br />Alternate Emergency Response <br />Lead <br />MATT KOHNER 763 433-9859 MKOHNER@CI.RAMSEY.MN.US <br />JOHN NELSON 763 286-0296 JNELSON@CI.RAMSEY.MN.US <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 />28 April 7, 2017 <br />