San Mateo County Grand Jury
• 2021-2022
Issue To what extent are water providers in San Mateo County prepared to supply water to customers
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The water provider was unable to demonstrate that it conducts the emergency exercises specified by its ERP, which may compromise its ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends that, by March 31, 2023, the water provider perform emergency preparedness exercises consistent with its emergency response plan.
F2
The water provider was not able to produce documentation analyzing past exercises to test readiness and improve their performance, which may compromise its ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Grand Jury recommends that, by March 31, 2023, the water provider perform an analysis and document an After-Action Report consistent with its emergency response plan.
F3
The water provider does not have three days of emergency water storage, which may compromise its ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that, by March 31, 2023, the water provider develop plans to increase emergency water storage sufficient to provide emergency water for a period of at least three days.
F4
The water provider does not have three days of emergency fuel storage, which may compromise its ability to supply water following a catastrophic interruption in water distribution service.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Grand Jury recommends that, by March 31, 2023, the water provider develop plans to increase emergency fuel storage sufficient to provide emergency fuel for a period of at least three days.
F5
The County Department of Emergency Management has not followed EPA
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Grand Jury recommends that, by December 31, 2022, the County Department of Emergency Management develop a plan to bring its policy in line with EPA recommendations to coordinate disaster response with County water providers. 2021-22
No Responses Found 2
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