Further develop onsite, off-grid power including solar, wind, inline microturbines (USEPA 2015a).

Secure generators and other power sources against extreme events (USEPA 2016b).

Arrange with power company to have priority restoration after an outage (USEPA 2016b).

Have pre-approved vendors for bottled water & have contracts to be implemented in case of an emergency (USEPA 2011). Choose...

Stage pre-packed water at locations at communities that may be cut off from water hauling during emergencies (for example communities...

Purchase or make arrangements to rent backup power generators (USEPA 2016). These could potentially be shared across public water systems.

Maintain fuel onsite or have multiple ways to obtain fuel (USEPA 2016b).

Develop risk communication plans for drinking water contamination and/or water shortages (CDC 2013, USEPA 2015b:4).

Designate a single contact person to report to for water contamination or shortages, for example dry water springs.

Provide open comment system for feedback on emergency response & water-related needs.

Identify communication methods to ensure that all affected people are notified of water contamination/ shortages.

Work across agencies to ensure that consistent messages are being delivered (USEPA 2016a).