CtWARNCtWARN

April 2013April 2013

Gary ZrelakGary ZrelakCtWARN Steering CommitteeCtWARN Steering Committee

(Connecticut Water & Wastewater Agency Response Network) (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

http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ports/

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 Given Datum Sought

NOAA Tide at New Haven Harbor Station 8465705

NAVD 88 NGVD 29

NOAA Tide at New Haven Harbor Station 8465705

- Subtract 3.57 Subtract 2.53

NAVD 88 Add 3.57 - Add 1.04

NGVD 29 Add 2.53 Subtract 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 NAVD88 + 3.57 = 12.3 MLLW

•8.76 NAVD88 + 1.04 = 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.

CtWARNCtWARN

April 2013April 2013

Gary ZrelakGary ZrelakCtWARN Steering CommitteeCtWARN Steering Committee

(Connecticut Water & Wastewater Agency Response Network) (Connecticut Water & Wastewater Agency Response Network)

• Connecticut Storm ExperiencesConnecticut Storm Experiences

• OverviewOverview

• Future Efforts

CtWARN – Mutual Aid & AssistanceCtWARN – Mutual Aid & Assistance

• Created in 2007 Created in 2007

• Part of National WARN ProgramPart of National WARN Program recognized by AWWA & EPArecognized by AWWA & EPA

Active in national & northeast WARN emergency planning efforts Active in national & northeast WARN emergency planning efforts

EPA Region One Environmental Merit AwardEPA Region One Environmental Merit Award

• Membership is Membership is voluntary & freevoluntary & free

• 18 CT Utility Members, > 1 Million CT Residents served18 CT Utility Members, > 1 Million CT Residents served

• Steering Committee includes CTDPH, CTDEEP, CTDESPP, CTAWWASteering Committee includes CTDPH, CTDEEP, CTDESPP, CTAWWA

• Website Website Member emergency contact infoMember emergency contact info

Member resource info Member resource info

What emergencies?What emergencies?

What emergencies?What emergencies?

8:55 PM EDT, October 16, 2012

 

Earthquake In Maine Felt In ConnecticutBy SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, smhernandez@courant.comThe Hartford Courant

...rumbles from moderate earthquake centered in Maine felt in Connecticut...

...4.0 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?Why join a WARN? Managed by utilities for utilitiesManaged by utilities for utilities

Improves Improves preparednesspreparedness (planning) and (planning) and resiliencyresiliency (recovery) (recovery)

1.1. less administrative delay during emergencyless administrative delay during emergency2.2. quick specialized assistance quick specialized assistance ====================================================================================================

Day One....>.........>.........>..........Days 3 to 5..................................> Day One....>.........>.........>..........Days 3 to 5..................................>

How does CtWARN work?How does CtWARN work?

Two Steps:Two Steps:

1. Before emergency:1. Before emergency: - - Complete Agreement to address administrative issues. Complete Agreement to address administrative issues.

2. During emergency: 2. During emergency: - Search website database for resources needed.- Search website database for resources needed.

- Use all-hours contact information to reach members. - Use all-hours contact information to reach members.

- Receive needed resources from members. - Receive needed resources from members.

Why do we need an agreement?Why do we need an agreement?

Cost ReimbursementCost Reimbursement

Dispute ResolutionDispute Resolution

IndemnificationIndemnification

Worker's Compensation claimsWorker's Compensation claims

Administrative ProceduresAdministrative Procedures

CtWARN Website ToolsCtWARN Website Tools

Password Protected Password Protected

1.1. Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Information (hardcopy!)(hardcopy!)

2.2. Resource Inventory DatabaseResource Inventory Database• Computer Web Site Computer Web Site • Database – you match need w/ resources Database – you match need w/ resources

availableavailable

(hardcopy!(hardcopy!))

Resource Inventory DatabaseResource Inventory Database

Scroll the......Scroll the......

““Resources” Resources”

......to match......to matchwhat you need.what you need.

Password Protected!Password Protected!

Intrastate WARN ActivationIntrastate 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? yesDo 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, completeResponse Info Sheet

Future EffortsFuture Efforts

• Oversight of CtWARN by Voluntary Steering CommitteeOversight 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 Associate Members

Recruitment Recruitment has begunhas begun! !

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