MGT342-Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities

Location: 7350 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608

Registration: https://teex.org/class/MGT342/

POC: Kim Bouler, 251-460-8036, kbouler@mcema.net

Course Description

The Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides critical guidance when planning for and responding to disasters that affect drinking water and wastewater systems. Participants will be introduced to the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) disasters to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects of disasters. Participants will be guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox (RPTB) to identify steps in the response and recovery processes. Case studies on a variety of disaster incidents, as well as hypothetical situations for water and wastewater incidents are examined. Participants are also given the opportunity to practice developing a disaster response plan for a disaster.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

FEMA Student ID Requirement

Prior to course delivery, the hosting jurisdiction for the class shall inform all participants of the FEMA requirement to establish a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) opens in a new tab. This can be accomplished by registering at FEMA’s website opens in a new tab. Participants will be asked to provide their SID when they arrive and complete the registration process for the course.

Participant Must Provide

• a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam. Participants will need to bring a device such as a smart phone, tablet or laptop to take the pre-test, evaluation and post-test online in the class.

Recommended

It is recommended the participant complete IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800. These courses can be found online at: https://training.fema.gov/nims/

Topics

• Water and Wastewater System Vulnerability, Response and Recovery Process
• Threats to Water and Wastewater Utilities
• Preparing For and Responding To Disasters Affecting Water and Wastewater Utilities

Suggested Audience

• Emergency Management
• Public Works Management
• Utility Management
• Power Providers
• Healthcare and Hospital Management
• Water Authorities
• City and County Elected Officials
• City and County Emergency Managers
• Senior Emergency Response Personnel
• Water and Wastewater Utility Board Members, Operators, and Field Personnel
• Lab Personnel, Inspectors, and Engineers
• Senior Regulatory Officials
• Tribal Council Members

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

• 4.00 hours – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Government Programs

• For DHS/FEMA Funded Courses, please contact itsi@teex.tamu.edu or call (800) 723-3811
• GSA contract number: GS-07F-0357V. GSA customers, to register please contact itsi@teex.tamu.edu or call (800) 723-3811 

Contact Information

Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu

Resources

MGT342 Executive Summary

Related Courses

• Disaster Management for Public Services
• Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
• Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems
• Safe Practices for Water Utilities

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