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1 Impacts of Natural and Man-Made Hazards, Risks and Disasters On Public Drinking Water Systems Judy Rogers, Homeland Security Coordinator, Public Drinking Water Section

2 Background and Terminology Disaster: "...the occurrence of a sudden or major misfortune which disrupts the basic fabric and normal functioning of a society or community." United Nations

3 Background and Terminology (Continued) Hazard: A condition or physical situation with a potential for an undesirable consequence, such as harm to life or limb. Society For Risk Analysis

4 Background and Terminology (Continued) Risk: A measure of the probability that damage to life, property and/or the environment will occur as a result of a given hazard. United States Environmental Protection Agency

5 Types of Natural Disasters Seen in Texas Hurricanes Tornadoes Severe Thunderstorms Ice Storms Droughts Storm Surges and Floods

6 Hurricanes Gulf Coast most likely area to be affected History Worst Natural Disaster (U.S.): September 8, 1900, Galveston. More than 8,000 deaths. Last Major Hurricane on Texas Coast: Alicia in 1983.

7 Source: Rosenberg Library

8 Source: Rosenberg Library

9 Tornadoes Can (and do) occur just about anywhere in the state. Tornado Alley Central Texas: Waco (1953), Jarrell (1997)

10 Source: NOAA

11 Severe Thunderstorms High Winds Damaging Hail Heavy Rain Dangerous Lightning

12 Source: Stormdoctor.com

13 Ice Storms Icing of power lines. Possible rupture of water lines. Personal safety issues.

14 Source: Texas Electric Cooperative

15 Droughts Stresses source water supplies. Stresses distribution system (high demand). Can lead to rationing. Increased risk of fire hazards can impact fire. fighting needs and demands on system.

16 Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

17 Storm Surges and Floods Storms surges usually follow hurricanes (coastal areas). Floods can occur in just about any low lying area. Possible overflow can contaminate treated water or compromise plant operations.

18 Man-Made Disasters Industrial Accidents: Texas City (1947 and 2005) Chemical Spills Fires Intentional damage

19 Source: CNN

20 Source: Rice University

21 Source: University of Houston

22 Source: City of Oklahoma City

23 Source: CNN

24 Source: CNN

25 Disasters and Accidents Homeland Security Implications

26 Executive Orders and Presidential Directives Relating to Homeland Security Executive Order on Critical Infrastructure Protection: October 2001 Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 1: Established Homeland Security Council

27 HSPD 3: Established the Homeland Security Advisory System

28 Source: Department of Homeland Security

29 HSPD 5: Established the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Deals with the management of domestic incidents. Emergency/disaster response and readiness.

30 HSPD 7: Established Critical Infrastructure Protection Grants EPA the authority in the protection of drinking water and drinking water treatment systems.

31 HSPD 8: National Preparedness Deals with First Responders and Public Works.

32 State Level Orders Executive Order RP 40: Signed 23 February 2005 by Governor Perry State version of HSPD 5. Designates NIMS as the State standard for incident management.

33 State Legislation Applicable to Homeland Security and the Critical Infrastructure Senate Bill (SB) 9: Provides penalties for certain acts occurring in or on components of the Critical Infrastructure.

34 SB 9 Breaches and/or intentional damage of water systems Accidents Natural Disasters

35 Implications of SB 9 To Water Systems Requires operators, managers and/or owners to notify local law enforcement of incidents. Requires operators, managers and/or owners to notify the TCEQ of incidents.

36 Implications of Executive Orders, Presidential and Gubernatorial Directives and Legislation for Water Systems Intended to assist Public Water Systems (PWSs) in continuity of service. Provides information essential to agencies in providing assistance to affected PWSs. Assists in tracking of incidents to determine trends.

37 Conclusions Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) should now include all possible service disruptions. Goals of reporting incidents: technical assistance and trend analysis.

38 Questions?

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