CtWARN April 2013 Gary Zrelak CtWARN Steering Committee (Connecticut Water & Wastewater Agency Response Network) Connecticut Storm ExperiencesConnecticut Storm Experiences OverviewOverview Future Efforts

Super Storm Sandy October 29-30, 2012 Presentation Given by Gary Zrelak, Director of Operations on December 11, 2012 at CTDEEP Managers Forum, Hartford, CT

Preparedness Generators and Backup Pumps Barricades Plan to Shut Down/Evacuate Facilities (Based on Water Levels)

Tide, Surge and Datum Issues Surge Predictions were 9’ Elevation Predictions were 16.5’ (MLLW) 2 Major Pump Stations at 12’ (NGVD29) Plant Substation at 16’ (NGVD29) Is This A Problem?

East Street Pump Station

Pump Stations and Treatment Plant No Major Problems Experienced Plant Drawings are in NGVD 29 NOAA Tide Readings are in Feet Above Mean Lower Low Water NGVD29 is 2.53 Feet Below the NOAA Tide Need to Know What Datum's are Being Used.

DATUM CONVERSION TABLE Datum GivenDatum Sought NOAA Tide at New Haven Harbor Station NAVD 88NGVD 29 NOAA Tide at New Haven Harbor Station Subtract 3.57Subtract 2.53 NAVD 88Add 3.57-Add 1.04 NGVD 29Add 2.53Subtract 1.04-

Cosey Beach Pump Station, East Haven

Cosey Beach Pump Station Floor Elevation at 8.76’ NAVD88 NOAA Tide at 12.5’ MLLW 8.76 NAVD = 12.3 MLLW 8.76 NAVD = 9.8’ NGVD29 Does Not Include Wave Action

Benefits of CTWARN Communications Printed List of Contacts and Equipment Available from CTWARN Website Requests for Help EPA called for Divers Fuel Filters Requests Emergency Generator Request Due to Loss of Natural Gas.

CtWARN April 2013 Gary Zrelak CtWARN Steering Committee (Connecticut Water & Wastewater Agency Response Network) Connecticut Storm ExperiencesConnecticut Storm Experiences OverviewOverview Future Efforts

CtWARN – Mutual Aid & Assistance Created in 2007 Created in 2007 Part of National WARN Program Part of National WARN Program  recognized by AWWA & EPA  Active in national & northeast WARN emergency planning efforts  EPA Region One Environmental Merit Award Membership is voluntary & free Membership is voluntary & free 18 CT Utility Members, > 1 Million CT Residents served 18 CT Utility Members, > 1 Million CT Residents served Steering Committee includes CTDPH, CTDEEP, CTDESPP, CTAWWA Steering Committee includes CTDPH, CTDEEP, CTDESPP, CTAWWA Website Website  Member emergency contact info  Member resource info

What emergencies?

8:55 PM EDT, October 16, 2012 Earthquake In Maine Felt In Connecticut By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, The Hartford Courant...rumbles from moderate earthquake centered in Maine felt in Connecticut magnitude......quake's center 161 miles north of Hartford......no reports of damage in Connecticut......not clear which fault earthquake came from... !!!...many faults in New England...!!!

Why join a WARN?  Managed by utilities for utilities  Improves preparedness (planning) and resiliency (recovery) 1. less administrative delay during emergency 2. quick specialized assistance ================================================== Day One....> > > Days 3 to >

How does CtWARN work? Two Steps: 1. Before emergency: - Complete Agreement to address administrative issues. - Complete Agreement to address administrative issues. 2. During emergency: - Search website database for resources needed. - Use all-hours contact information to reach members. - Receive needed resources from members.

Why do we need an agreement? Cost Reimbursement Cost Reimbursement Dispute Resolution Dispute Resolution Indemnification Indemnification Worker's Compensation claims Worker's Compensation claims Administrative Procedures Administrative Procedures

CtWARN Website Tools CtWARN Website Tools Password Protected 1.Emergency Contact Information (hardcopy!) 2.Resource Inventory Database Computer Web SiteComputer Web Site Database – you match need w/ resources availableDatabase – you match need w/ resources available (hardcopy! )

Resource Inventory Database Scroll the “Resources”......to match what you need. Password Protected!

Intrastate WARN Activation Federal assistance is not available for 3-5 Days! Utilities must fill the gap Hurricane Irene & Storm Alfred Do you have any water buffaloes? yes Do you have any water buffaloes? yes Do you have any generators? Try... Do you have any generators? Try... Do you have fuel for generators? Try... Do you have fuel for generators? Try... Do you have any ? Do you have any ? After emergency, complete  Response Info Sheet 

Future Efforts Oversight of CtWARN by Voluntary Steering Committee Oversight of CtWARN by Voluntary Steering Committee Grow partnerships with other WARNs in surrounding States. Grow partnerships with other WARNs in surrounding States. Recruitment & retention of Utility Members. Recruitment & retention of Utility Members. Recruitment of Associate Members. Recruitment of Associate Members. Sustain annual operating budget ($7k+/-). Sustain annual operating budget ($7k+/-).

Associate Members Recruitment has begun !