Develop multi-hazard emergency response and mitigation plans for PWSs (e.g., for flood, fire, drought, harmful algal blooms) (AWWA 2011; CDPHE...

Implement a process to document lessons learned about how extreme weather and other emergency events have affected PWSs (Maier and...

Develop communication pathways among water quality (e.g., YTEP), water supply (e.g. Yurok Public Utilities District), and wildlife (e.g., Yurok Wildlife...

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).

Maintain equipment & supplies for emergency filtration/treatment of drinking water ( such as point-of-use treatment).

For longer lasting emergencies, explore advanced purchasing, renting, or borrowing larger scale portable/packaged treatment units such as the military, State...

Stockpile and maintain emergency water supplies at key locations (SITC 2010).

Monitor filters and increase backwashing, as necessary (for fires, floods, HABs) (CDPHE 2012).