Emergency Planning Foundations
Why a written ERP, a real incident command structure, and mutual aid agreements matter long before any event actually hits.
The Emergency Response Plan
An ERP is the written document that translates 'we'll respond' into specific actions, roles, and decision points during an emergency.
NIMS and Incident Command System
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) structures emergency response with the Incident Command System (ICS) as the operational framework.
Mutual Aid Agreements
Mutual aid agreements (like Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network — WARN) allow utilities to share equipment and personnel during major events.
After-Action Reviews
An after-action review captures lessons from real events and drills — without it, the same mistakes recur in the next event.
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