| We never know when an emergency situation | | | | (FEMA) has training and planning information for |
| might strike that will disrupt the normal water | | | | municipal preparedness available on its website. |
| treatment operations a city has in place. Whether | | | | The Department of Homeland Security also has |
| the emergency is caused by a storm, an | | | | information available which includes a variety of |
| outbreak of disease, large-scale industrial spills, or | | | | downloadable brochures, family emergency plans, |
| terrorist attacks, the need for safe drinking water | | | | and check lists. In addition, National Incident |
| will still be of prime importance. Having emergency | | | | Management Systems information needs to be |
| response plans ready in order to deal with any | | | | made available to all municipal employees who |
| emergency situation that should occur will be vital | | | | might be involved in any large-scale disaster. |
| in saving lives and will be instrumental in recovery | | | | Information regarding this training is available at: |
| efforts. | | | | Dhs.gov/xnews/releases |
| The Federal Emergency Management Agency | | | | press_release_0363.shtm. |