Friday, January 22, 2010

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WA releases new security and emergency planning book
Friday, January 22, 2010

DENVER — The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has announced the publication of its new book, Security and Emergency Planning for Water and Wastewater Utilities, according to a press release.

The book, written by Stanley States, Ph.D., documents the security and emergency preparedness changes that water and wastewater utilities have undergone since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the release stated.

Topics include: Natural, accidental and intentional threats to water and wastewater systems; US federal legislation, regulation and Homeland Security Presidential Directives regarding utility security and emergency preparedness; the Water Sector Specific Plan; vulnerability assessments, tools and resources; effective utility-security programs, tools and resources; emergency management systems; water contamination early-warning systems; incident or threat response; emergency response training; and remediation and recovery.

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