Emergency Planning and Response

Emergency Response for Operators and Partners

• Wildfire information for water systems
  
• Emergency Response Communications for Water Systems
  
• Emergency Drinking Water Facilities Guidelines
  
• EPA's Cyber Incident Reporting Process Guidance
  
• Public Notice Templates and Resources
  
• Emergency Response Flow Chart for PWS and Drinking Water Regulators
  
• Incident Action Checklists for Water Utilities – On the go checklists to help during response and recovery activities.
• Coliform Monitoring – Resources and procedures following positive coliform samples.
  
• Contaminated Water Supply Guidance for Licensed Food Facilities
  
• Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water main breaks and service outages:
  • BMP for Repairing Existing Water Mains
  • BMP for Service Outages and Reduced Pressure Events
• Shock Chlorination - How to shock chlorinate storage tanks, wells and distribution systems.
  
• Drinking Water Hauling Guidelines From OHA's Drinking Water Services
  
• Oregon’s Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (ORWARN). No commitment, reduced insurance rates, request assistance such as emergency equipment, personnel and resources from systems in the network.
  
• Oregon's Local and Tribal Emergency Managers contact information.