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April 24, 2013 Welcome to: The Endless Storm Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the group: • Via the chat function, select “send to: Everyone” • Enter your name, organization, and title • Enter names and titles of any additional participants at your location Please use this time to familiarize yourself with the other panels on the right side of your screen: • Participants • Chat Water Laboratory Alliance Response Plan (WLA-RP) Tabletop Exercise
April 24, 2013 Welcome to: The Endless Storm Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the group: Via the chat function, select “send to: Everyone”
April 24, 2013 Welcome to: The Endless Storm Please take a
moment to introduce yourself to the group: Via the chat function,
select send to: Everyone Enter your name, organization, and title
Enter names and titles of any additional participants at your
location Please use this time to familiarize yourself with the
other panels on the right side of your screen: Participants Chat
Notes Polling please answer the polling question Water Laboratory
Alliance Response Plan (WLA-RP) Tabletop Exercise
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 2 Welcome
& Support Introductions Name Organization Functional expertise
Technical Support Details Use of conference line Use of webcast
features
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 3 Review
exercise materials and rules Review background scenario Facilitated
discussion period Hot wash Review and conclusion Agenda
https://www.thetestportal.com/binder_docs
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 4 At the
conclusion of this exercise, participants should be able to do the
following: Describe key elements of the WLA-RP and how the WLA-RP
fits into other laboratory response networks Describe the role that
laboratories, emergency managers, and others play in emergency
response Identify EPA Water Security tools Build relationships
between water utilities; state, commercial, and other support
laboratories; emergency managers; and other stakeholders Training
Exercise Goals
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 5
Participants respond to the situation presented based on your
knowledge of response procedures, current plans and procedures, and
insights derived from training and experience Facilitators lead the
exercise by presenting the background scenario and facilitating the
discussion period and hot wash Roles and Responsibilities
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 6 The
following EPA Water Security Tools and Resources will be
highlighted during the tabletop: Water Contaminant Information Tool
(WCIT) Laboratory Compendium (CETL) Sampling Guidance for Unknown
Contaminants Selected Analytical Methods (SAM) Reimbursement Tips
for Emergency Laboratory Support Water/Wastewater Agency Response
Network (WARN) Web-based Electronic Data Review (WebEDR) WLA
Training Center Containment and Disposal Guide Highlighted Tools
& Resources
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following scenario is based on actual excessive rainfall and
flooding events that have occurred in various regions throughout
the United States. All names presented are fictitious, but the
scenario is modeled after real events. Background Scenario Summary
Summary Located in the Inkshill mountains, the region has received
an unusual amount of seasonal precipitation, almost continuously,
for the past three weeks. A non-stop drizzle with intermittent
downpours has caused widespread problems throughout the area.
Floods and mudslides have devastated the industrial and
agricultural region of Chroma County.
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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Inkshill Printstown Dyeson Blue Dye
River Holding Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless
Storm TTX Colorlife Dye Plant Pesticide Storage Tanks
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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Inkshill Printstown Dyeson Blue Dye
River Holding Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless
Storm TTX Colorlife Dye Plant Pesticide Storage Tanks
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3, Monday: The HWW receives a call from the commercial laboratory
that analyzes their Cryptosporidium samples. The utility increased
their sampling frequency due to the flood and has observed high
numbers of Cryptosporidium in the source water samples collected
from the HWW reservoir last week. The HWWs Utility Emergency
Manager is concerned that high levels of Cryptosporidium in the
utilitys source water may pose a threat to the utilitys finished
water due to Cryptosporidium oocyst resistance to chlorination. The
HWW implements additional treatment and issues a boil water notice.
Scenario Part 1
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 14 Week
3, Monday Afternoon: HWW collects source water and finished water
samples to conduct further testing for Cryptosporidium and to
perform coliform testing. Scenario Part 2 The HWW will perform the
coliform testing. The Utility Emergency Manager contacts their
commercial laboratory to perform the Cryptosporidium analyses. The
HWWs commercial laboratory has informed them that due to ongoing
renovations and an existing high sample load, they will not be able
to accept additional Cryptosporidium samples at this time.
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3, Monday Afternoon: The County Public Health Laboratory has the
capability to analyze samples for Cryptosporidium and agrees to
accept the samples. Scenario Part 3 CDC
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3, Tuesday: Officials warn that because the Holding Dam and
Reservoir were unable to release water ahead of the storms, and
that the dams flood gate generators were inoperable, continued
flooding of the cities downstream is imminent for the next few
days. Scenario Part 4 FEMA An emergency response plan for flooding
is activated and emergency personnel evacuate residents in low
lying areas in the four riverside towns (Hueville, Dyeson,
Inkshill, and Printstown) to high ground and brace for the worst
flooding.
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3, Tuesday Afternoon: Further devastation occurs when a breach in a
corner of Holding Dam releases a large volume of water causing
flash flooding. More than half of the Hueville streets are flooded.
Houses, trees, and cars are seen floating downriver in the flood
waters. Farmers have reported that livestock have been washed away
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Scenario Part 5 A mudslide destroys pesticide tanks located on a
rise next to the river, just upstream of the reservoir. Emergency
personnel begin rescue operations for both people and animals.
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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Inkshill Printstown Dyeson Holding
Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless Storm TTX
Colorlife Dye Plant Blue Dye River Pesticide Storage Tanks
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3, Early Wednesday Morning: Tanker train cars en route to the local
Colorlife Dye manufacturing plant plunge into the river when a
railroad bridge is compromised by the flash floods. The crossing is
located just upstream of the towns drinking water reservoir which
has been flooded by and nearly consumed by the river. Scenario Part
6 FEMA The tanks have ruptured, leaking their contents into the
reservoir. Emergency response crews have not been able to contact
the shipping company to identify the contaminant and are collecting
water samples from the site.
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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Inkshill Printstown Dyeson Holding
Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless Storm TTX
Colorlife Dye Plant Blue Dye River Pesticide Storage Tanks
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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Printstown Dyeson Holding Dam &
Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless Storm TTX Colorlife Dye
Plant Inkshill Blue Dye River Pesticide Storage Tanks
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3, Wednesday: The HWW and HazMat conduct field testing and sampling
at the site of the washed out pesticide tanks and the train wreck
site. The state drinking water authorities have been contacted. HWW
needs support. The HWW Laboratory (PRL) has limited capabilities to
perform chemical analyses as does the County Health Laboratory
(MSL). The HWW contacts the State Environmental Laboratory (100
miles southeast) to determine if they can provide support. Scenario
Part 7
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3, Wednesday: The State Environmental Laboratory (MSL) agrees to
provide analytical support to the HWW. The HWW provides an overview
of the situation to the State Laboratory. Scenario Part 8
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3, Wednesday Late Afternoon: The State Environmental Laboratory
(MSL) rallies its staff to prepare for the arrival of Hueville
water samples. The laboratory discusses what steps can be taken to
facilitate communication and coordination during the response.
Scenario Part 9
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3, Thursday: The State Laboratory (MSL) works with the HWW to
develop a strategy for sample analysis. However, all bridges are
washed out, so samples and/or personnel must take a five-hour
detour from the Blue Dye River valley through the mountains to
reach the State Environmental Laboratory. Samples are collected
from the Blue Dye river at the site of the train tanker spill and
at select points downstream. The identity of the chemical(s)
contained in the train tanker cars is still unknown. Samples are
also being collected where the river flood waters entered the
Hueville Reservoir and where pesticide storage tanks were
compromised in a mudslide. Scenario Part 10
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3, Thursday: The HWW utility emergency manager (ASR) has already
contacted their state regulatory authorities. What additional
notifications should be made? Scenario Part 11
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3, Thursday Afternoon: Results from the finished water from HWW
were negative for total coliform. However, preliminary results from
Cryptosporidium testing indicate high concentrations found in the
source water and low concentrations in the finished water. Scenario
Part 12 The HWW begins collecting additional samples and requests
that data be reported as soon as possible. CDC
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3, Thursday Evening: The HWW finally receives a report from the
state emergency personnel that the chemical contained in the
wrecked tanker cars was 1-chloro-2,4- dinitrobenzene. Scenario Part
13 CDC
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3, Friday: HWW and HazMat continue to collect samples from the
Hueville Reservoir and the drinking water distribution systems of
all four towns. The incident commander contacts the EPA Regional
Office for assistance. The EPA Regional Office provides assistance
to the Environmental Unit (EU) set up by the incident commander.
Scenario Part 14 The State Environmental Laboratory is overwhelmed
with incident and routine samples and requests additional
laboratory support.
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Laboratory coordination within the Incident Command System
(ICS) OperationsLogisticsPlanningFinance MSL Environmental Unit
Incident Commander (IC) MSL PRL ASR Transfer of Coordination
Initial Coordination Structure Expanded Coordination Structure
Laboratory Coordination
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3, Friday: Using the Laboratory Compendium, the EU has identified
several WLA laboratories that could provide analytical support. The
EU eventually obtains support from Blotter Laboratory (MSL) and
Writesall Laboratory (MSL). 39 Scenario Part 15
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Friday: The Analytical Coordinator (EU) makes arrangements with the
Writesall Laboratory (MSL) to receive and analyze samples. Samples
are immediately shipped to the laboratory. Scenario Part 16
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3, Saturday: Samples shipped via priority overnight arrive at the
Writesall Laboratory. The laboratory discovers there are several
problems. Not all samples are listed on the chain-of-custody form
and some samples exceed the method-specified sample shipping and
storage temperatures. Scenario Part 17
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Monday: The local 70-bed Hueville hospital has only one bed left as
many folks have been admitted due to complaints of stomach pains,
severe diarrhea, fever, and listlessness. The Local Health
Department contacts HWW to inform them of the illness and get
information on their analytical results to determine if the
outbreak is related to water contamination. Scenario Part 18 Sadly,
one 18-month old baby has succumbed to dehydration while battling a
severe case of diarrhea. At this point the cause is unknown.
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4: The County Public Health Laboratory (MSL) has completed their
sample analyses and reported positive results for Cryptosporidium,
potentially linking the illnesses to water contamination. The
concentration of pesticides was low and risk was minimal. The
laboratory would like to dispose of the remaining sample volumes.
Scenario Part 19 CDC
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County Health Laboratory (MSL) has completed their analyses and
reports. The laboratory would like to work out details of how they
will be reimbursed for their services. Scenario Part 20
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Hueville has initiated additional chlorination at their treatment
plants and flushed their distribution systems. Additional testing
finds no contamination. The incident is over, the ICS resources are
demobilized, and the laboratories have reported all their data.
Scenario Part 21
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 47 What
new insights did you gain from our session? Based on this session,
what actions do you plan on taking to refine your own plans,
policies, or procedures? What did you find most useful about this
session? Hot Wash
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 48 The
WLA-RP provides guidance for large and small incidents for the
following key areas: Roles and responsibilities Communications and
logistics QA/QC Sample collection and transport Sample analysis
Data review and reporting WLA-RP Highlights
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Sector Tools The following are available to assist with laboratory
response during a water contamination incident: WCIT Laboratory
Compendium (CETL) SAM 2012 WARN Sampling Guidance for Unknown
Contaminants Reimbursement Tips for Emergency Laboratory Support
WebEDR WLA Training Center Containment and Disposal Guide
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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 50 1.What
worked well with this exercise? 2.How can we improve future
exercises? Questions/Comments: Email: [email protected]@epa.gov
ERLN/WLA Helpline: 703-818-4200 Wrap Up