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Assuming the threat is confirmed and credible enough to warrant water quality sampling, several state and federal agencies are involved to collect samples, transport the samples to appropriate laboratory and analyze the samples. The water system's first step in this process is to contact the CDPH-District Engineer so they can notify the i DFH-SP UR of the incoming samples, The following steps are described in more detail below:
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Contains sample bottles needed for chemical, radiological and microbiological analysis (that could be split into 3 complete sample sets). The original sample kit was developed by Metropolitan Water Department to be used during a terrorist or contamination event. EPA reviewed the sample kit and provided a list of the sample bottles in the EPA Toolbox. The California Mutual Aid Laboratory Network (CAW _L Net) has also reviewed this grit and made some minor changes that will allow water quality samples to be collected under all conditions. The CAMAL Net version of the sample kit has been finalized for deployment. This kit will continue to evolve as the US EPA develops sampling protocols for these new constituents in drinking water. The estimated cost of one kit is approximately $200. The EWQSK should remain sealed before the sample is collected, Since some of the sample bottles contain reagents that expire, the bottles in each kit should be replaced annually.
CDPH-DWP will purchase the supplies to create enough EWQSK to supply 2-3 in each DWP District Office. If water systems do not want to purchase and. maintain their own kits, then the D WP will provide one of these kits in the event of an emergency. Requests for these kits should be made to the District Engineer when the water system reports the incident. Travel time from the District Office to the water systein should be incorporated in the water system's emergency response plan.
Sample Collection
Several types of samples may need to be collected depending on the event. The FBI will collect samples for the crime scene investigation. The water system needs to collect samples for public health to determine if the water is safe for consumption using the EWQSK for public health. The Department does not recommend that water system staff collect samples for the EWQSK due to liability issues. Several responding agencies are available for EWQSK sample collection — local HAZMAT, FBI, California National Guard Civilian. Support Team (CST) or USEPA. Each agency has the proper personal protection material to minimize exposure to any possible agent. In addition, each agency has field screening kits that will provide a preliminary screen for several WMD agents that will help identify the required laboratory resources needed. 09/01/09
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Depending on the results of the field screening and actual event, the required laboratories need to be notified and prepared to accept the samples. If an EWQSK (supplied by water system or CA CDPH DWP) is used, the CAMAL Net and the LRN need to be notified and involved in the process for laboratory selection. The first step in this process is for the District Engineer working with the water system to contact SRL,
Sample Transport
Depending on the responding agencies, field screening, the ICS will decide how the samples will be transported to the appropriate lab. Since the samples may be used for the crime investigation, proper chain -of -custody must be maintained. The possible agencies and field screening, depending on the event, are: local HAZMAT, CHP, FBI, CST, or US EPA.
Sample Analysis
Once the samples are delivered to the appropriate laboratory, they may be split for analysis to different laboratories. The transport and laboratory testing protocols will be handled by the CDPH SRLB laboratory. Sample results will be shared through the ICS. Please note that sample analysis may take days to weeks to complete depending on the complexity of analysis,
9. Restoration and Recovery
The CA OES "Emergency Planing Guidance, Public and Private Water Utilities", Section 12 is a good reference for restoration and recovery,. The following excerpt was taken from the "Emergency Planning Guidance for Public and Private Utilities", March 1999. The entire document can be found on the Governor's Office of Emergency Services Website at: http://www.oes,,ca.gov/ The recovery process begins during the response phase. It is important to start damage inspections, reporting, and recordkeeping as soon as the plan is activated. The items below may assist the water utility in recovery activities.
Initial Recovery Activities
6 Designate a disaster recovery coordinator (may or may not be EOC director) and notify all appropriate regulatory agencies.
♦ Complete detailed evaluations of all affected water utility facilities and determine priorities for permanent repair, reconstruction, or replacement at existing or new locations.
♦ Begin repair activities design and snake bids for contractor services.
Make necessary repairs to the system and untag repaired facilities and equipment. 6 Restore all telecommunications, data processing, and similar services to full operation. 09/01/09 /09 &1A D MIN & J I M SCRD Precedures\Pruredures Disasters Emergency Response PIAn SEMS-NDIS.dee 24
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d Complete assessment of losses and costs for repair and replacement, determine approximate reimbursements from insurance and other sources of financial assistance, and determine how residual costs will be financed by the water utility. 6 Define needs for additional staff, initiate recruitment process, and adopt temporary emergency employment policies as necessary.
Execute agreements with vendors to meet service and supply needs. 6 Reevaluate need for maintaining the emergency management organization; consider returning to the normal organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities when feasible. 6 Collect cost accounting information gathered during the emergency and prepare request for Emergency Disaster Funds (follow FEMA and State OES requirements). 6 Debrief staff to enhance response and recovery efforts in the future by identifying lessons learned, developing action plans and follow-up mechanisms, and providing employee assistance programs if needed.
A Prepare -After -Action Reports as required, Complete reports within six Monihs of the event (90 days for public utilities which are part of °a city or county government.). 6 identify recommendations
Long Term Recover' Activities
d Initiate permanent reconstruction of damaged water utility facilities and systems. d Restore water utility operations and services to fidl pre -event levels. 6 Continue to maintain liaison as needed with external agencies.
Assistance Programs - The State of California Office of Emergency Services administers several programs designed to assist victims of a disaster. They include Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Public Assistance (PA) administers state disaster relief programs under the Natural Disaster Assistance Act, and federal disaster assistance programs under various federal laws and regulations, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288 as amended), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the State Administrative Manual. These regulations designate the State of California as "grantee" for all federal public assistance funding available to agencies of state government, local governments, and certain private non-profit organizations that provide essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, including water utilities. A,s grantee, the state is responsible for the processing of sub -grants to public assistance applicants in accordance with 44 CFR, parts 13, 14, and 206, and its own policies procedures. PA works closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to process Damage Survey Reports, It dispatches inspection teams and conducts applicant briefings.
This unit is led by OES, with support drawn from other state agencies. Under the Public Assistance Program, public and private non-profit water utilities may be eligible for public assistance to reimburse the work and associated costs of responding to and recovering from a disaster if the costs:
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6 Are not eligible for assistance under another federal program (this applies to permanent restoration work only).
Hazard Mitigation - Following a presidential disaster declaration, the Hazard. Mitigation Grant Program is activated. The program's purpose is to fund projects which are cost-effective and which substantially reduce the risk of nature damage, hardship, loss, or suffering from a nlajor natural disaster. Virtually all types of hazard mitigation projects are eligible provided they benefit the declared disaster area and meet basic project eligibility requirements. Types of eligible projects will be identified. from those mitigation measures identified in the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, hazard mitigation team reports, and issues unique to the disaster event. The priorities of funding will be established and the program administered by OES.
Expenditure Documentation - One of the critical aspects of any major emergency or disaster is collecting information on the costs related to response and recovery. The ability of the utility to recover costs or receive disaster assistance from the state and federal governments is predicated on it3 li ibility and ability to document its costs.
10. Emer enc Res oft e Trainiii
Training provides the means for staff involved in a response to acquire the skills necessary for them to fulfill their role during an emergency. Not only is training on the water utility's emergency response plan critical for effective implementation, individual training to perform certain functions expected in the plan is just as i „po tint. It is important for Water Utility management to nrPath a training policy that emphasizes plan implementation, emergency management, and employee health and safety. The training policy can be an independent policy or part of an overall emergency preparedness policy for the utility. Individual roles established in the emergency response plan. should dictate the type and level of training that is necessary.
Exer•cis, and Drills
As a part of Sununyslope County Water District's overall emergency preparedness periodic review of SSCWD Emergency Response Plan & Operations and Maintenance Procedures Manual which includes routine training drills, cross trained personnel, routine emergency equipment maintenance operation and testing. All key players are included in the exercises so everyone is familiar with emergency policies and procedures.
11. Resume Normal Operations
The steps that will be taken to resume normal operations and to prepare and submit reports to appropriate agencies will include identifying the nature of the emergency (e.g., earthquake causing water outage/leaks, fire or power outage causing water shortage/outage, sabotage resulting in facility destruction or water contairiinatiori
a. Leaks or service interruption.
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Isolate leak. Turn power or flow off, if necessary, to control leak. ♦ Repair or isolate break to allow service to the maximum system population possible. Disinfect as per attached AWWWA Standards; increase system disinfectant residual as precaution, until normal service is resumed. ♦ Do bacteriological sampling until 3 good consecutive samples are confirmed. ♦ Reestablish normal service.
b. Low pressure (result of earthquake, fire, storm)
♦ Increase production, if possible, to maximize system output. ♦ Increase disinfection residual as precaution to potential contamination. c. Power outage
♦ Place emergency generator online to provide minimum water pressure to system. ♦ Increase disinfectant residual as precaution to potential contamination. d. Contamination
♦ Identify location and source of contamination.
♦ If contamination is from system source, isolate or treat source. ♦ if contamination is an act of sabotage, take appropriate action based on nature of contamination. Immediately contact local law enforcement and your regulatory agency (CDPH or LPA). Actions should be taken in consultation with the regulatory agency and could include shutting off water until all contaminants are identified.
e. Physical destruction of facility (sabotage)
♦ Immediately contact local taw enforcement and regulatory agency for consultation.
All significant water outages (widespread and lasting more than eight hours) or disinfection failure will be reported to the California Department of Public Health Services (CDPH) District Office or Local Primacy Agency (LPA) by telephone or equally rapid means. All emergencies will be documented along with action taken, and kept in the files of the water system office. Acts of sabotage will be reported to the local law enforcement agency. � Foi tk(Iti kiwi k tt'fortotlthil,sere: the corresponalpg section ithhi esll.ulru� i.Itl s6 r 1t `°a` @" 61 o e Ga IiS i nd I) '}t r°nflnn %Grit$ zt tlYB taa's.,Iras° a' a s btttF` , 09/01/09
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A Utility Guide for Security Decision Making
These guidelines are designed to assist utilities in determining the level of secuity concern if a break -In or threat occurs at the water system and to assist the utility in appropriate decision making and response actions. These various steps and actions can be adjusted to meet the needs of specific situations and to comply with individual state requirements. Specific actions should be undertaken in consultation with your State Drinking Water Primacy Agency, Technical assistance is available from your state drinking water primacy agency and state rural water association for prevention initiatives such as vulnerability assessments, emergency response planning, and security enhancements,.
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Upon discovery of vandalism, receipt
of a threat, or knowledge of
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In consultation with your State Drinking
Water Primacy Agency and local law
enforcement, evaluate and determine
whether the incident Is vandalism or a
potential threat and/or possiblliy of
contamination.
Vandalisim/Prank.
Precautionary Options
Continue monitoring for residuals.
Conduct additional testing as
recommended by your Stale
Drinking Water Primacy Agency,
Take any suspicious activity or evidence of vandalism or sabotage seriously. Prevention is the best practice. Conduct a security vulnerability assessment. Develop and practice your Emergency Response Plan.
Establish relationships with Local law enforcement and emergency response entities before an incident occurs.
Notify loci law enforcement. Notify your State Drinking Water Primacy Agency if there Is any indication or a potential of contamination. Make decisions In consultation with your State Drinking Water Primacy Agency and local law enforcement. Technical Assistance Is available from them and your state rural water association.
Look at chlorine residuals, visually Inspect the damage, or physical evidence, determine whether there is a change In turbidity, odor cobr, or pH. Establish the incident In relation to critical system components.
Evaluate any customer complaints.
Possibility of Contamination
Options
° Implement Emergency Response Plan.
° isolate portion of system or backflush,
o Issue boil order (if appropriate).
° Issue 'Do Not Drink' notification (if appropriate),
° Shut down system if obvious or verified contamination warrants.
Conduct actions and testing as recommended by State Drinking Water Primacy Agency and those with water expertise.
° Do not disturb evidence. Document what you see. Keep notes and take photos as you go. o Collect samples for future analysis and store there appropriately. ▪ Alert other officials as appropriate and keep the public Informed (designate one spokesperson). • Use the expertise in public drinking water supplies and public health in the derision making process. ° Preventive measures are the best practice to prevent such an incident. o Prior communication with local law enforcement authorities and local emergency response entities prevents confusion and defines who has responsibility for what, when an incident occurs. 09/01/09
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When PG&E power is interrupted for more than 15 seconds the power transfer switch will change to generator power the emergency power generator will be activated.
Luring the operation of the emergency generator ma e personnel will be required to monitor generator operating parameters and maintain sufficient diesel file] levels to sustain operation, Upon PG&E power return of more than 10 minutes the power transfer switch will again transfer to PG&E power and the generator will return to standby mode.
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Check the main lift station on Marks Drive to see that the on site generator started and the lift pumps are operating properly,
Check to see that the diesel fuel tank is kept full.
If the on site generator will not function the backup main lift station can be operated using either the 150 KW portable generator at Well ## 7 or the 75 KW portable generator at well # 8 using one of the following procedures.
See the following sections in the Sunnyslope County Water District Emergency Response Plan & Operation and Maintenance Procedures Manual
♦ Emergency 150 KW Portable Generator use for the Backup Main Lift Station Section Or
♦ Emergency 75 KW Portable Generator use for the Backup Main Lift Station.
Oak Canyon Lift Station
Check the Oak Creek lift station for over flow condition.
If pumping down the lift station is required to prevent overflow the lift station can be operated using either the 150 KW portable generator at Well # 7 or the 75 KW portable generator at well. # 8 using one of the following procedure.
♦ Emergency 150 KW Portable Generator use for the Oak Canyon Lift Station Or
♦ Emergency 75 KW Portable Generator use for the Oak Canyon Lift Station Paullus Drive Lift Station
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• Visually check the water levels at each water tank.
Start the generators located at wells #2, #5, #7, #8 and #11 (Well 11 generator starts automatically) run the wells (if required). See the following sections in the Sunnvslope County Water District Emergency Response Plan & Operation and Maintenance Procedures Manual under Emergency Generator Use for each Well.
• Check to see that the chlorination equipment is operating properly. • Check to see that the diesel fuel tanks on the generators are kept fill, • If diesel fuel is required refill with fuel trailer (contact Toro Petroleum at (831) 637-3300, Or 1285 Prospect Ave to refill Fuel Trailer).
• If chlorine is low, contact one of the following companies to order more. • Sierra Chemical Co, (Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5%) (800)-777-8965 • Rick's Pool Service (Fresh Chlor) at (831) 637-1772. Or 337 Vista De Oro to order more, • If required turn the City of Hollister Booster Pumps HAND -OFF -AUTO Switches located at IHillcrest and Memorial drive to the OFF position to prevent city water from being pumped into our system. Leave lockout tag and notify the City of Hollister Water Department. • If required turn the City of Hollister Well pump located on the north side of Nob Dill Foods to the OFF position. Leave lockout tag and notify the City of Hollister Water Department. • If required to maintain water level in the SSCWD system turn off the flow at the pressure reducing station on Santa Ana and La Baig. (Notify the COH) • If required to maintain water level in the SSCWD system turn off the flow at the pressure reducing station at the San Benito County Maintenance Yard on Southside Road, (Notify the COH)
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Return all equipment to normal run condition and check for proper operation. • Booster Station (Enterprise & Airline)
• Well #2 and chlorinator
• Well #5 and chlorinator
• Well #7 and chlorinator
• We11 #8 and chlorinator
• Well #11 and chlorinator (Well 11 generator should stop and return to normal operation automatically)
• Refill all fuel tanks,
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Revision Date: May 13, 2011
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1. Introduction
Objective
Table of Contents
2. Planning Group Partners
3. Water System I nformation
Emergency Water Supply
City of Hol I i ster/Sunnysl ope CWD Inter -ties
Zone Map
Designated Responsible Personnel
Inventory of Resources
4. Standardized Emergency Management System/National Incident Management System (SEM S/N I M S)
Five Pri nci pl e Functions of SEM S/N I MS
Management
Operations
PI anni ng/I ntel I i gence
Logistics
Fi nance/Admi ni strati on
Water Utility Emergency Operations Center
City of Hollister Personnel
Drinking Water Field Operations Branch - Chain of Command Emergency Operations Center
Personnel Ac countabi I i ty
Response Procedures
Other Agency Coordination
5. Initial Notifications
First Responders
Local Pol ice and Sheriffs
Fire and Hazmat
Dri nki ng Water Pri macy Agency
Federal Agencies
U SEPA
County Health Department
County Environmental Health Departments
County and State Offices of Emergency Services
Hospital and Cri ti cal Care Faci I i ti es
Customers
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6. Response Procedures
7. Public Notice Procedures
Consumer Alert During Water Outages or Periods of Low Pre ire Boil Water Order (BWO)
Unsafe Water Alert (UWA)/"Do Not Drink"
Unsafe Water Alert (UWA)/"Do Not Use"
Media Notification
Cancellation of Public Notification
8. Water Quality Sampling
Laboratory Resources
CDPH Laboratory
California Mutual Aid Laboratory Network (CAMAL Net)
Chemical Analysis Classification
Biological Analysis Classification
Natural Disaster
Terrorist Event/Contamination Event
Emergency Water Quality Sampling K i t
Sample Collection
Laboratory
Sample Transport
Sample Analysis
9. Restoration and Recovery
Initial Recovery Activities
Long Term Recovery Activities
10. Emergency Response Training
Exerci scs and Drills
11. Resume Normal Operations
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1. Introduction
Ob' ective
To continue minimum service levels and mitigate the public health risks from drinking water contamination that may occur during a disaster or other emergency events and in order to provide reliable water service and minimize public health risks from unsafe drinking water during those events, the City of Hollister proposes the following plan that defines how it will respond to emergencies and/or disasters that are likely to affect its operation.
Disasters/emergencies that are likely to occur in the water system's service area that are addressed are: earthquake, major fire emergencies, water outages due to loss of power, localized flooding, water contamination, and acts of sabotage.
2. Planning Group Partners
City of Hollister has established emergency planning partnerships with other parties who have agreed to help the utility in an emergency situation. A list of these agencies and brief description of their emergency capabilities is provided in section "COH Telephone List"
3. Water System Information
System Identification Number
PWS 3510003
System name and address
City of Hollister
375 Fifth Street
Hollister CA 95023
Connections/Population Served
6,050 service connections
22,500 population
Type of Source
6 Groundwater Wells
1 Surface Water Treatment Plant
Type of Treatment Provided
Disinfection treatment is provided using Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% at Wells and LESSALT Surface Water Treatment Plant in addition adds Sodium Hydroxide 25% (Caustic Soda) for pH control.
Number of Storage Tanks
3 Treated Water Tanks totaling 7,500,000 gallons
Emergency Water Sup 11y
Average Water Demand
2.7 mgd
Max Water Demand
5.0 mgd
Max Water Production
5.5 mgd
Max Emergency Electrical
Generator Water Supply Capacity
SSCWD Supply 4.55 mgd
City of Hollister Supply
5.6mgd
Days of Emergency Supply
Unlimited at Average Demand
Unlimited at Max Demand
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Typical residential water usage in the United States is on the order of 300 to 500 gallons per residence per day, or 100 to 150 gallons per capita per day. Although these amounts can typically be significantly reduced during crisis situations, City of Hollister has found it useful to develop an estimate for the quantity of supplemental water required for a number of potential outage scenarios. These estimates are as follows:
Outage Period
Number of Customers (service
connections) Affected
Quantity of water needed
1 hour
5300 connections 6000
110,416 gph
12 hours
5300 connections 6000
1,324,999 g/12hr
1 day
5300 connections 6000
2,650,000 gpd
2 days
5300 connections 6000
5,300,000 g/2days
1 week
5300 connections 6000
18,550,000 gpw
CITY OF HOLLISTER/SUNNYSLOPE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT INTER -TIES COH/SSCWD Inter -tie
Location
Description
Flow Direction
(GPM Range)
Actual
Santa Ana & La Baig
Pressure Reduction Valve
Water meters & totalizer
2" & 6" Meter
Flow to the COH
Only
(0 - 1000 GPM)
250 - 600 GPM
Hillcrest & Memorial
Booster Station
Pressure Reduction Valve,
2 Booster Pumps,
Water meter & totalizer
8" Mag Meter
Flow to the COH
can be pumped
to SSCWD
0 1000
( - GPM)
250 - 600 GPM
Sunnyslope & Memorial
Water meter & totalizer
8" Mag Meter
Flow to the COH
can be pumped
to SSCWD
0 - 1000
( GPM)
150-250 GPM
Sunset Dr. & Memorial
Water meter & totalizer
8" Mag Meter
Flow to the COH
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(0 - 1000 GPM)
150-250 GPM
San Benito County Public
Works Yard
Pressure Reduction Valves
Water meters & totalizers
2" & 6"
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Only
0 1000 GPM
150-250 GPM
The Sunnyslope County Water District maintains a potable community water system that is capable of supplying water to City of Hollister during an emergency. 5
During Normal operations the exchange of water is as required by demand and metered through a series of five inter -ties between the City of Hollister and the Sunnyslope County Water Distribution Systems. This exchange includes the routine daily transfer of the City of Hollister's share of water from the LESSALT Water Treatment Plant. Additional flows to and from the Sunnyslope Distribution System are based on seasonal water supply demands.
These inter -ties typically involve pressure reduction valves, water meters and a booster pump station at one location with associated appurtenances.
A higher water pressure in the Sunnyslope County Water District Distribution System results in Hollister's share of LESSALT surface water to flow through the Sunnyslope Fairview Pressure Zone primarily through the Santa Ana and Hillcrest Pressure Reducing Valve Inter -ties. Flows can vary from 0 to 1000 GPM but typically are between 400-600 gallons per minute (GPM) range at Santa Ana and 100-300 GPM range at Hillcrest, Sunset and Sunnyslope. Seasonal demands also allow Sunset and Sunnyslope inter -ties to provide LESSALT water to the City.
Water can be transferred into the Sunnyslope system using the City of Hollister's booster pump station at Hillcrest and Memorial Drive or Airline Highway City Well #6 to pump water against the pressure gradient. The demand in the City's sub system west of Memorial Drive is first met then surplus water will flow back to the Sunnyslope system through the Sunset, Sunnyslope and Hillcrest inter -tie connections.
The San Benito County Public Works Inter -tie provides water from the Sunnyslope Ridgemark Water Pressure Zone though a series of pressure reducing valves to the City of Hollister Cienega Pressure Zone. Transfer at this site typically falls within the 0-300 GPM range depending on seasonal demands.
Zone Ma 3
A map of the City of Hollister which identifies water well sources, inter -ties with the City of Hollister water distribution system, pressure zones, booster pumps, pressure reducing stations, and District owned wastewater facilities and also establishes emergency response zones. See section "Sunnyslope County Water District Zone Map".
Designated Responsible Personnel
For designated responsible personnel, chain of command, identified responsibilities, and additional resources see section" COH Employee Phone List." Inventory of Resources
Equipment and system resources that are used for normal operations and available for emergencies; including maps and schematic diagrams of the water system, emergency equipment, equipment suppliers, mutual aid with planning group partners, repair parts and equipment are located at the City of Hollister Utility Division Office. Additional equipment and resources available include:
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♦ Electrical generators
♦ Backhoe
♦ Air compressor
♦ High pressure hydro flushing equipment
♦ Utility vehicles equipped with tool, valve turners, lift gate, air compressor. ♦ Dump trailer
♦ Utility trailer containing repair equipment and supplies ♦ Welder and cutting torch
♦ Cell phones, two way radio communications
♦ Shop vacuums
♦ Pumps
♦ Emergency spill kits
♦ Mutual aid with the Sunnyslope County Water District, San Benito County Water District, San Benito County Public Works
The City of Hollister has established procedures for equipment maintenance. See Operation and Maintenance Procedures.
4. Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS/NIMS) The Standardized Emergency Management System/National Incident Management System (SEMS/NIMS) is the system required by Government Code §8607 (a) for managing response to multi -agency and multi jurisdiction emergencies in California. The system was created for several purposes. First it allows rapid and effective coordination at the field level using the Incident Command System (ICS) to manage multi -agency response to an incident. Secondly, SEMS/NIMS create a common management structure at all levels of response, which allows entities to work with common terminology, staffing organizations, and facilities for more efficient interagency coordination. Thirdly, it creates an ordering process for requesting resources from the field through local government, to the County (Operational Area) to the state and eventually the federal government. It also allows each level of organization to track requests and resources that are dispatched to the incident or necessary for support. Local public agencies (cities, counties, special districts) must use SEMS/NIMS to be eligible for State funding of certain response -related personnel costs resulting from a disaster. State agencies are required by the law to utilize SEMS/NIMS during emergencies.
NOTE: Depending on the circumstances of the incident, when a request is made by the water system to local first response agencies, such as Fire or Law Enforcement, ICS will be implemented by these first response agencies to manage the resources at the site. Water system personnel that will interface with this response agency personnel, in the field, should understand their role in the ICS structure. Water systems can and will provide tactical and precautionary measures through their Emergency Operations Center or the Water Utility Emergency Response Manager (WUERM). It will be important to coordinate these activities with the field (Incident) through an Agency Representative or Technical Specialist in the ICS structure. 7
Water System Personnel may function in the ICS structure (Field Level) as an Agency Representative or Technical Specialist.
Five Principle Functions of SEMS/NIMS
Management - In a Water System Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the EOC Director has overall responsibility for all emergency functions. This person may initially be designated as the Water Utility Emergency Response Manager (WUERM) prior to the activation of an EOC. The EOC Director may retain and/or delegate authority for functions listed below.
In the field, under ICS, an Incident Commander or Unified Command is established depending on statutory authorities for the Incident. The Incident Commander's responsibility is the overall management of the incident.
Operations - The Operations Section is responsible for the management of all operations directly applicable to the primary mission established for the response. The Operations Section Chief activates and supervises organization elements in accordance with the Incident Action Plan and directs its execution.
For water utilities, coordinates emergency response activities at the water utility EOC level and implements the priorities established by management or the Incident Command.
Operation Section staff include field coordinators, as necessary, linked to water utility personnel at other fixed facilities or assigned to incidents within the water utility. The field coordinator should receive and pass information up the chain of command, as well as, receive and coordinate requests for services and support.
Planning/Intelligence - Oversees the collection, evaluation, verification, and display of current information related to the emergency. This section is also responsible for preparing action plans and maintaining documentation related to the emergency. The information collected is needed to 1) understand current situation 2) predict probable course of the incident events 3) prepare alternative strategies and control operations for the incident.
Logistics - Provides facilities, services, and material in support of the Incident. Oversees the acquisition, storing, and distribution of essential resources and support services needed to manage the emergency. It tracks the status of resources. Logistics provides services to all field units in terms of obtaining and meeting their personnel, materials and equipment needs including communications.
Finance/Administration - The Finance/Administration Section is responsible for all financial, administrative and cost analysis aspects of the incident. Finance/Administration prepares vendor contracts, maintains records of expenditures for personnel and equipment, and maintains records and processes claims. It also provides preliminary estimates of damage costs and losses.
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General Staff - Each function listed above should have a delegated Chief to manage the Section. Depending on the nature and scope of the emergency each Section can have several branches, divisions, groups, or units.
Command Staff - These positions report directly to and are directly subordinate to the Incident Commander or EOC Director. They are the Public Infoi'nation, Liaison and Safety Officers.
Water Utility Emergency Operations Center
Depending on the Magnitude of the Incident, Water Utilities may have to establish an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to manage its resources and coordinate with outside entities. An EOC is a physical location from which support for centralized emergency management can be perfoiuied. The essential functions necessary in the Water Utility EOC are described below:
♦ Establish an EOC Director to manage the Operations, Planning/Intelligence, Logistics, Finance/Administration Sections, and related sub -functions. ♦ Setting Priorities and developing Action Plans
♦ Coordination and support of all field level incident activities within the utility service area.
♦ Information gathering, processing, and reporting within the utility service area and to other levels of SEMS/NIMS
♦ Coordination with local government, operational areas, or regional EOCs as appropriate.
♦ Requesting Resources from higher SEMS/NIMS levels
Note: In general, at any level of activation, the Water Utility Emergency Response Manager (WUERM) should be aware of the following incident management principles:
♦ Establishing objectives and priorities for the incident ♦ Establish an Incident Action Plan (written or verbal) ♦ Awareness of his or her responsibility for the 5 primary functions of SEMS/NIMS ♦ Management, Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance/Administration ♦ Ensure an effective span of control (only supervise 5-7 staff directly on an incident) ♦ Delegate authority and activate organizational elements within an Incident Command Structure only as necessary
♦ Provide for personnel accountability and a safe environment for staff ♦ Ensure effective communications
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I nci dent Manager
(Water Uti I ity
Emergency
Employee Fami I y
News Media
Customer
Public Information
Advisory Support
I nci dent
Manager
Legal Counsel
Board Policy
Safety Risk
Operations
Distribution System
Water Quality
Distribution
Maintenance
Communication
Systems
SECTION
I nci dent M anager
Operati ons
Fl anni ng/Assessment
Logi sti cs/Resources
Admi ni strati on
COMMAND STAFF
Public Information
Advisory Support
PI anni ng/As mrn
Damage Assessment
EOC Operations
I nteragency Liaison
Engi neeri ng Support
Logi sti cs/Resource
Personnel
Equi pment
Materials
Other Supplies
Section Leader Assignments
PRIMARY
Admi ni strati on
ALTTERNATE
Cost Accounti ng/Fi nanci al
Audit
FEMA Documentation
City Manager or Director of Community Services
Water Utility Emergency Response Manager
(WUERM )
Uti I ities Supervisor
Director of Community Services
City Engineer
Admi n. M anager Accounti ng
PRIMARY
Public Education Coordinator
Safety Coordi nator
Ray Roj as
Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer
Personnel Admi ni strator
Human Resources
ALTERNATE
Customer Servi ce Admi n.
Assistant Safety Coordinator
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City of Hollister Personnel
Name and title
Responsibilities during an emergency
WUER/1/
♦
Overall management and decision making for the water/wastewater system.
♦
WUERM is lead for managing the emergency and contacting the regulatory agencies.
♦
WUERM contacts the public and news media
♦
All communications to external parties are approved by the WUERM ♦
In charge of operating the water/wastewater system.
♦
Performs inspections, maintenance, sampling of the system and relaying critical information to the WUERM.
♦
Assess facilities, and provides recommendations to the WUERM. ♦
In charge of running water treatment plant
♦
Performs inspections, maintenance, sampling of the WTP and relaying critical information to the WUERM.
♦
Assess WTP facilities and treatment provided and provides recommendations to the WUERM.
♦
In charge of collecting samples, having samples analyzed by certified labs, receiving the results.
♦
Determines the quality of the water being served meets all drinking water and public health requirements.
♦
Responsible for administrative and financial functions in the office. ♦
Cost accounting and tracking during emergencies.
♦
Oversee customer phone calls and maintains a log of complaints and calls.
♦
In an emergency, could provide a standard carefully pre -scripted message for customers who call with general questions.
♦
Delivers water quality notices or door hangers
♦
Provides backup to water system operator.
♦
Conducts site inspections of all facilities.
♦
Coordinate with all the other agencies PIOs.
♦
Report and work with the joint information center (JIC) if more than one agency is involved.
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Drinking Water Field Operations Branch - Chain of Command The primary contact for the water system during any emergency is their District Engineer. Water Systems should contact their District Engineer in the event of any emergency. From the District Engineer, authority moves up the line to the Regional Engineer, Branch Chiefs, Assistant Division. Chief, to finally the Chief of the Division.
Emergency Operations Center
The City of Hollister Police Department has been designated as the communication network Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The designated backup location is the City's Corporation Yard at 1321 South Street All City water utility vehicles contain copies of the COH Emergency Response Plan & Operation and Maintenance Procedures Manual. Emergency contact information for equipment suppliers is located in section "COH Employee Phone List" of this manual. The telephone and FAX will be the primary mode of communication in an emergency.
Personnel Accountability
The COH Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is designated as the personnel assembly area.
During catastrophic emergency situations outside of working hours all personnel will first respond to personal emergencies then will report to the Emergency Operations Center. During working hours personnel will communicate with the Emergency Operations Center to report their status and receive instructions. If an employee fails to report their status an investigation into the location and safety of that employee will be initiated.
Family members are urged to contact the EOC for personnel updates and assistance.
Response Procedures
Personnel will, as quickly as possible, assess damage to water and wastewater system facilities, provide logistics for emergency repairs, monitor progress of repairs and restoration efforts, communicate with health officials and water users according to the "Emergency Notification Plan" on file with the regulatory agency (i.e., Department of Health Services (DHS) and document damage and repairs.
Other Agency Coordination
Coordination procedures with governmental agencies for health and safety protection; technical, legal, and financial assistance, and public notification procedures are continually being developed and updated through regulation and experience and will be added as necessary to this plan.
During an emergency it is important to contact and notify all the appropriate agencies and stakeholders that will be affected by the emergency. Some agencies will need to be notified 12
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immediately while others may be needed later in the incident, depending on the event. The following is a list of agencies and stakeholders that a water system should have updated contact information. Since this list has many contact names and phone numbers, this information should be reviewed annually to ensure that current information is provided.
The initial notification response to any emergency should be to "911" for the needed first responder and then to the Department of Health Services -Drinking Water Program. The Department of Health. Services — Drinking Water Program is the Drinking Water Primacy Agency in California and has regulatory jurisdiction over all public water systems in the state.
Contact to the CDPH-DWP should be to their District Engineer. If the water system is unable to contact the District Engineer (or one of their staff), the water system should use the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) Warning Center Phone Number: 1-800-852-7550, which is a 24/7 phone number. A second phone number for the OES Warning Center is 916-845-8911. A duty officer will answer the CA OES Warning Center phone call and refer to statewide emergency phone numbers. In order to assist the duty officer -it will expedite response if you request the California Department of Health Services (CDPH) duty officer. The CDPH duty officer will then call management staff in the Drinking Water Program to respond to the emergency.
Depending on the magnitude of the event, the following state agencies may also need to be contacted:
♦ Office of Emergency Services (OES) Warning Control Center. ♦ Department of Water Resources.
♦ Department of Fish and Game.
♦ Regional Water Quality Control Board.
♦ Department of Toxic Substances Control.
♦ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
♦ USEPA
♦ Local County Health Department
♦ County Health Department
♦ County Environmental Health Departments
♦ Local Agencies/Facilities
♦ County and State Offices of Emergency Services
♦ Hospital and Critical Care Facilities
♦ Water District Customers
5. Initial Notifications
First Responders
91.1 - If the situation is an emergency that needs response from local fire, law enforcement, medical or hazardous materials team (HAZMAT), calling 911 should be the first immediate call. 13
Water system staff should be aware of where and how they are calling 911. If the water system staff calls "(831) 636-4100" from a cell phone, then the call is routed to the nearest California Highway Patrol Office, which may be in another city or county, and not in the immediate local 911 area. Typically a direct phone number for the local 911 can be provided to the water system -contact your local first responders to get this phone number for cell phones.
Local Police and Sheriffs
Water systems should establish an ongoing relationship with the local police and sheriff offices that serve their service area. It is good practice to get them familiar with water system facilities.
If they are called out to an incident, they will then be familiar with some basic aspects of the water system. Water systems that have large service areas that cover several cities or large areas should have contacts for each police and sheriff agency in their service area.
Fire and Hazmat
If the emergency incident involves an unknown substance and possible contamination of the water system, the first responders will more likely be the local fire department and/or HAZMAT team. Most Hazmat teams are part of the local fire department, but some may be special teams under county or city jurisdiction.
Like law enforcement agencies, water systems should know all the fire departments and/or HAZMAT teams that serve their service area and maintain contacts with those agencies. Contact your local county Office of Emergency Services to obtain the local HAZMAT teams that have jurisdiction in your area.
Drinking Water Primacy Agency
California Department of Public Health Drinking Water Program has regulatory jurisdiction for public water systems and should be one of the first agencies to be contacted in almost all emergency events. Contact should be to the District Engineer. In most emergency events, it is not appropriate to leave a message on the District Engineers voicemail. If the water system is not able to contact the District Engineer -they should call the State Warning Center 24/7 phone number as described in Section 6.3. The District Engineer will be able to assist the water system in:
♦ Inspections of water treatment plants, storage facilities, watersheds (chemical contamination, sewage spills, erosion, and drainage diversions). ♦ Water Quality Sampling.
♦ Consulting with water system staff/operators.
♦ Providing technical assistance.
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♦ Documenting the disaster's effect on the water system through photographs and reports.
♦ Keeping local officials advised of the current drinking water situation. ♦ Review plans and specifications for reconstruction projects, and issue amended permits as needed.
♦ Laboratory Sampling Analysis
a. Depending the magnitude of the event, the following state agencies may also need to be contacted:
♦ Office of Emergency Services (OES) Warning Control Center. ♦ Department of Water Resources.
♦ Department of Fish and Game.
♦ Regional Water Quality Control Board.
♦ Department of Toxic Substances Control.
Federal Agencies
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - If the event is a known terrorist incident or a direct written or phone threat against the water system, the FBI is to be contacted as soon as possible.
There are four regional offices that have Key Asset Coordinators/Special Agents that should be contacted. The water system should report an emergency by calling the 24/7 phone numbers, which are listed below for each of the four regional offices in California. A link to the regional offices is also provided to allow water systems to check what region they should report an event.
San Francisco - (415) 553-7400 htti://sanfrancisco.�lbi.gov/ Los Angeles - (310) 477-6565 http://losangeles.fbi.gov/ Sacramento - (916) 481-9110 http://sacramento.fbi.gov/ San Diego - (858) 565-1255 http://sandiegoJbi.gov/
USEPA
The US Environmental Protection Agency Drinking Water Program is not a direct response agency. US EPA, through its "Superfund Response Program" has emergency response resources for incidents related to environmental chemical releases. These resources are not "first response" resources and should be requested through the SEMS/NIMS process.
County Health De lartment
The County Public Health Officer is responsible for all public health issues within their county.
They should be notified of any event that could affect public health within their county. In the event of an emergency that will require financial and technical assistance through the CA Mutual Aide System, the County Public Health Officer will be one of the officials that can declare a "State of Emergency" and request assistance from the Regional and State OES. The County 15
Public Health Officer also will have access to disease surveillance data within the county. If you do not have the contact information of the current County Health Officer, contact your District Engineer.
County Environmental Health Departments
Many County Environmental Health Departments have been delegated primacy for the small. water systems serving less than 200 service connections within the county. The Environmental Health Departments have contacts with the Department of Health. Services as well as many county HAZMAT teams. If you do not have the contact information of the current County Director of Environmental Health Department, contact your District Engineer.
County and State Offices of Emergency Services
The County and State Offices of Emergency Services (OES) provide support and coordination of resources during an emergency. Water systems should work with their County OES to establish requesting protocols for State OES resources utilizing SEMS/NIMS. If additional or specialized resources are needed during an emergency, OES should be able to dispatch those resources to the emergency.
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San Benito County
Operational Area Emergency Organization
PUBLIC INFORMATION
(County Clerk/Deputy CAD)
Gathers and releases information
to the rmhlic throneh the media
LEGAL ADVISOR
(County Council)
Provides legal advice and
documents relating to the
emergency
MANAGEMENT
INCIDENT COMMANDER
(County Administrative Officer)
Overall management and coordination of the
County emergency response
EMERGENCY SERVICES MGR
Advises and assists County
Executive with command of
Emergency response
OPERATIONS SECTION
(County Fire Chief/CDF)
Coordinates the "front line"
Responses to major
emergency
FIRE & RESCUE
(Calif Dept. of Forestry)
Firefighting hazardous
material rescue
LAW ENFORCNEMT
(Sheriff)
Law enforcement evacuation,
traffic & perimeter control
Corner- collects, identifies,
stores or buries the dead
Communications
(Undersheriff)
Manages Communications
MEDICAL
(EMS Coordinator)
Triage, emergency medical
treatment
CONSTRUCTION &
ENGINEERING
(Public Works Dept.)
Debris Removal:
Inspection, repair,
construction
UTILITIES
(PG&E, Water, Telephone)
Restores Public Utilities
Planing section
(Planning Director)
Gathers and analyzes
Information
Monitors resources status
SITUATION ANALYSIS
Intelligence
Damage Assessment
FOC Status Boards
RESOURCES STATUS
Track personnel,
equipment and supplies
LOGISTICS SECTION
(Undersheriff)
Supports emergency
response efforts
SUPPLY
(Director of
CAA/ETO)
Provide Supplies
TRANSPORTATION
(Ag Comm.)
Coordinates vehicles
and drives
PERSONNEL
(Personnel
Director/Technical)
Provides volunteers
and County staff;
Assist with EOC
message control
FINANCE SECTION
(Asst. County Auditors)
Manages the finance
Aspects of the emergency
PUBLICMENTAL HEALTH
(Mental Health Dir./Health
Officer)
Disease Prevention and Control
Hazardous materials;
Psychological aid
CARE & SHELTER
(HAS Director)
Assists Red Cross with
shelters, food water,
clothing
SCHOOLS
(Office of Education)
Assist superintendent;
Provide school status
resources
COST UNIT
Tracks all cost of
disaster response
and recovery
TIME UNIT
Payroll
timekeeping
CLAIMS UNIT
Files claims to
recover costs of
disaster
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Hos
Dital and Critical Care Facilities
It is important to know location and contact information for all the critical care facilities and hospitals in your service area. An emergency or contamination event in the water system can effect the operations of these facilities.
Customers
It is important that a water system be able to communicate with their customers. All means of communication need to be explored to effectively communicate with customers. The Water Quality Emergency Notification Plan (WQENP), as required under Section 116460, California Health and Safety Code, is a significant part of a water system plan to communicate with their customers. The WQENP should be included in the Appendix of the ERP. The WQENP is a standard form that contains specific information for the CDPH District Engineer and the County.
Contact your District Engineer for the current WQENP form.
6. Response Procedures
Personnel will, as quickly as possible, determine the status of other employees, assess damage to water and wastewater system facilities, provide logistics for emergency repairs, monitor progress of repairs and restoration efforts, communicate with health officials and water users according to the "Emergency Notification Plan" on file with the regulatory agency (i.e., Department of Health Services (DHS) or Local Primacy Agency (LPA)), and document damage and repairs.
7. Public Notice Procedures
Public notice procedures should be developed before the disaster and not during the event.
Public notices are a significant part of communicating with customers. Standard public notifications for water outage/low pressure problems, Boil Water Order (BWO), Unsafe Water Alert (UWA) or Do Not Drink Notices have been developed by CDPH for use during an emergency. Each utility will need to modify the standard foul's with specific contact information and guidance to customers depending on the nature of the emergency event. In addition, water systems need to have copies of public notices in the appropriate languages used in their service areas.
A BWO, UWA or Do Not Drink Notice can be issued by one, or a combination of the following agencies:
♦ CDPH — Drinking Water Program (Designated personnel -District Engineer, Regional Engineer or Branch Chief).
♦ Local County Health Department (Designated personnel -County Health Officer or Director of Environmental Health Department for small water systems under county jurisdiction).
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♦ Affected Water System (Designated personnel -responsible person in charge of the affected water system, i.e., Director of Water Quality, Manager, Director of Water Department, Director of Public Works, Owner, etc. The water systems ERP should identify the designated personnel in their ERP).
A11 public notifications (BWO, UWA or Do Not Drink Notices) should be coordinated with the CDPH District Engineer, County Environmental Health Department and the County Health Officer prior to issuing a public notice. However, any one of the three agencies should act immediately to issue a BWO or UWA, if delays will jeopardize public health and safety. The CDPH District Engineer or the water system must notify the County Health Department and the County Health Officer prior to or immediately after issuing a public notice. Notice must be given to a person, a message left on voicemail is not sufficient. Coordination of this notification should be identified in the ERP. Whenever a BWO/UWA has been issued, the CDPH DWP also needs to notify two other CA Department of Health Services Agencies- DHS Food and Drug and DHS Licensing and Certification. The CDPH DWP District Engineer will notify the other two CDPH agencies of the BWO/UWA issued.
The following standard public notices are provided in the Appendix of this manual.
Consumer Alert During Water Outages or Periods of Low Pressure If a water system is experiencing power outages, water outages or low pressure problems, a consumer alert may be issued to the public. The notice provides consumers information on conserving water and how to treat the water with household bleach if the water quality is questionable.
Boil Water Order (BWO)
A BWO should be issued when minimum bacteriological water quality standards cannot be reasonably assured. To assure public health protection a BWO should be issued as soon as it is concluded by the designated personnel that the water supply is or may be biologically unsafe.
Examples of these situations include:
1. Biological contamination of water supply system, including but not limited to:
♦ Positive total or fecal coliform bacteriological samples; ♦ Prolonged water outages in areas of ruptured sewer and/or water mains; ♦ Failed septic tank systems in close proximity to ruptured water mains; ♦ Ruptured water treatment, storage, and/or distribution facilities in areas of known sewage spills
♦ Known biological contamination;
♦ Cross -connection contamination problems;
♦ Illness attributed to water supply.
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2. Unusual system characteristics, including but not limited to:
♦ Prolonged loss of pressure;
♦ Sudden loss of chlorine residual;
♦ Severe discoloration and odor;
♦ inability to implement emergency chlorination.
3. Implemented due to treatment inadequacies.
Unsafe Water Alert (UWA)/"Do Not Drink"
In the event a water quality emergency due to known or suspected chemical (non - bacteriological) contamination to a water system a UWA or "Do Not Drink" should be issued.
Water should not be used for drinking and cooking, but may be used for sanitation purposes.
Examples of these situations include:
1. Known or suspected widespread chemical or hazardous contamination in water supply distribution, including but not limited to:
♦ Ruptured water distribution system (storage tanks, mains) in area of known chemical spill coupled with loss of pressure;
♦ Severe odor and discoloration;
♦ Loss of chlorine residual;
♦ Inability of existing water treatment process to neutralize chemical contaminants prior to entering the distribution system.
2. Threatened or suspected acts of sabotage confirmed by analytical results, including but not limited to:
• Suspected contamination triggered by acts of sabotage or vandalism.
3. Emergency use of an unapproved source to provide a supplemental water supply.
Unsafe Water Alert (UWA)/"Do Not Use"
In the event a known or suspected contamination event to a water system, where the contaminate may be chemical, biological or radiological a UWA or "Do Not Use" should be issued. Water should not be used for drinking, cooking, or sanitation purposes. Examples of these situations include:
1. Known or suspected widespread chemical or hazardous contamination in water supply distribution, including but not limited to
♦ Terrorist contamination event.
The public information officer for a water system needs to be assigned before an emergency occurs. The water system public information officer (PIO) will need to coordinate with all the other agencies PIOs. If more than one agency is involved in an emergency, a joint infolivation center (JIC) will probably be established. If a BWO or UWA is issued, the water system should notify the PIOs in the EOC immediately.
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Media Notification
Dealing with and notifying the media is one of the most significant communication tasks. Any dealing with the media during an emergency should come from one unified source -typically from the EOC. If more than one source communicates with the media, there will be conflicting infoitnation that will give the appearance all the agencies involved in the emergency do not know what they are doing. The media is a good way to communicate with water system customers. Boil Water Orders, Unsafe Water Alerts, and other public notices can be distributed through the media. Again this is only effective if the information is coordinated through one source (the JIC) and one message is delivered to the public.
Cancellation of Public Notification
Once a BWO/UWA is issued, the only agency that can rescind the public notice is the drinking water primacy agency. CDPH DWP will not lift the BWO until two rounds, collected one day apart, of colifoiiu bacteria samples have been analyzed and the results are negative. The two sets of sample results should be faxed to the CDPH DWP District Office for final approval before rescinding the BWO. Special chemical sampling will be required to rescind an UWA, please contact the CDPH DWP District Office to determine required sampling. ♦ See SSCWD public notices in Section "Public Notification" of this Manual.
8. Water Quality Sampling
NOTE: Laboratory protocols and procedures identified are still under development by Federal and State Agencies. This section will continue to evolve and updates will be provided as necessary.
During an emergency, there are several types of water quality sampling that may need to be analyzed depending on the actual event. If it is natural disaster, flood or power outage, sampling will probably only include bacteriological samples, turbidity and chlorine residual samples if the system is chlorinated. However, if the event is a terrorist act or contamination event, the sampling will include a full scan of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) chemical, radiological and microbiological (unless the actual contaminant used is known).
Laboratory Resources
In general there are four different types or ownership of laboratory facilities in California that can analyze drinking water samples, which are listed below:
1. Commercial/private laboratories
2. County Public Health Laboratories
3. State Department of Health Services Laboratories
4. Research Facility/Specialty Laboratories
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In general, laboratories are grouped into two broad categories — chemical or biological.
Chemical laboratories include: general environmental chemistry laboratories, radiological laboratories, and specialty laboratories that may be able to handle and analyze exotic contaminants, such as chemical weapons and radionuclides. Biological laboratories include:
environmental microbiology laboratories and the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) that typically analyze clinical samples for pathogens and select biotoxins.
CDPH Laboratory
The CDPH Sanitation and Radiation Laboratories Branch (SRLB) is organized within the Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management (DDWEM). SRLB is the State's primary drinking water quality testing laboratory and is the only State laboratory capable of measuring environmental radiation. Its primary mission is to provide analytical services, reference measurements and technical support pertaining to the State's Drinking Water and Radiologic Health Programs.
SRLB has two laboratories. The Southern California Section is located in Los Angeles and performs microbiological, inorganic and organic testing in various water matrices. The Northern California Section, located in Richmond, carries out inorganic and organic analyses in water, and radiochemical testing in various environmental matrices in addition to water. The SRLB in conjunction with the CDPH Microbial Disease Laboratory (MDL) does microbiological analyses including biotoxins.
California Mutual Aid Laboratory Network (CAMAL Net)
The CDPH SRLB, in conjunction with the water utilities, USEPA Region IX laboratory in Richmond, Lawerence Liveiiuore National Laboratory, and the California Department of Water Resources, have formed a laboratory network, CAMAL Net, to address laboratory capacity issues associated with possible drinking water related contamination events. CAMAL Net establishes a triage system to process samples when water systems or commercial laboratory methods are not available or the water system lacks capacity within their own lab. The CAMAL Net system will not handle any samples where field screening indicates that the sample may contain a CDC listed WMD agent. The list of WMD agents can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage at http://www.btede.govi . Any request for analysis through the CAMAL Net system needs to be approved by the CDPH DWP District Engineer in your jurisdiction prior to collection of water quality samples to be processed.
Chemical Analysis Classification
The CDPH along with its stakeholders and federal partners are in the process of developing an algorithm to assist California water systems, public health agencies, law enforcement, and first responders with the identification of possible chemical agents in drinking water contamination events. A draft version has been developed and it is anticipated that a final version will be released in the near future. The final version will become an appendix to this document. 22
Biological Analysis Classification
The LRN for Bioterrorism has ranked laboratories (Level A, B, C or D) based on the type of safety procedures they practice.
♦ Level A Lab uses a Class II biosafety (BSL) cabinet
♦ Level. B Lab is a BSL-2 facility + BSL-3 safety practices ♦ Level C Lab is a BSL-3 facility
♦ Level. D Lab is a BSL-4 facility
♦ Level. A Labs are used to rule out and forward organisms. ♦ Level B Labs are used for limited confirmation and transport. ♦ Level C Labs are used for molecular assays and reference capacity. ♦ Level D Labs are used for the highest level of characterization.
Currently, in California there are: 28 Level A labs, 10 Level B labs, 2 Level C labs. The two Level C laboratories are the LA County Public Health Laboratory, Los Angeles, CA and the CDPH MDL in Richmond, CA. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is also a Level C laboratory, but access to them is restricted. The only Level D laboratories available in the LRN are the national laboratories, such as those at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Defense. These laboratories test and characterize samples that pose challenges beyond the capabilities of the Level A, B, and C reference labs, and provide support for other LRN members during a serious outbreak or terrorist event. The most dangerous or perplexing pathogens are handled only at the Bio-Safety Level 4 laboratories at CDC and the U.S. Aimy Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID).
Natural Disaster
During a natural disaster, flood, earthquake, fire etc., sample collection and analysis will be available to the water system by their normal laboratory resources. Sampling will primarily consist of regulatory bacteriological samples and turbidity to show that the system has been flushed out. The water system may also be collecting chlorine residual samples throughout the system with a field chlorine test kit.
Terrorist Event/Contamination Event
Once a threat warning has occurred and the utility has deemed the threat confnmed, it will be necessary to collect water quality samples. The decisions made from the time of the threat warning to the time the threat is confirmed is specific to each individual event. This "credibility stage" as referred to in the EPA Response Toolbox may take the utility between 2 — 8 hours and should involve consultation with local first responders, CDPH DWP (Drinking Water Primacy Agency), local Health Department and regional FBI office. 23
Assuming the threat is confi, fined and credible enough to warrant water quality sampling, several state and federal agencies are involved to collect samples, transport the samples to appropriate laboratory and analyze the samples. The water system's first step in this process is to contact the CDPH-District Engineer so they can notify the CDPH-SRLB of the incoming samples. The following steps are described in more detail below:
♦ Emergency Water Quality Sampling Kit (EWQSK)
♦ Sample Collection
♦ Laboratory Required for Analysis
♦ Sample Transport
♦ Sample Analysis
Emergency Water Quality Sampling Kit
Contains sample bottles needed for chemical, radiological and microbiological analysis (that could be split into 3 complete sample sets). The original sample kit was developed by Metropolitan Water Department to be used during a terrorist or contamination event. EPA reviewed the sample kit and provided a list of the sample bottles in the EPA Toolbox. The California Mutual Aid Laboratory Network (CAMAL Net) has also reviewed this kit and made some minor changes that will allow water quality samples to be collected under all conditions.
The CAMAL Net version of the sample kit has been finalized for deployment. This kit will continue to evolve as the US EPA develops sampling protocols for these new constituents in drinking water. The estimated cost of one kit is approximately $200. The EWQSK should remain sealed before the sample is collected. Since some of the sample bottles contain reagents that expire, the bottles in each kit should be replaced annually.
CDPH-DWP will purchase the supplies to create enough EWQSK to supply 2-3 in each DWP District Office. If water systems do not want to purchase and maintain their own kits, then the DWP will provide one of these kits in the event of an emergency. Requests for these kits should be made to the District Engineer when the water system reports the incident. Travel time from the District Office to the water system should be incorporated in the water system's emergency response plan.
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Several types of samples may need to be collected depending on the event. The FBI will collect samples for the crime scene investigation. The water system needs to collect samples for public health to determine if the water is safe for consumption using the EWQSK for public health. The Department does not recommend that water system staff collect samples for the EWQSK due to liability issues. Several responding agencies are available for EWQSK sample collection — local HAZMAT, FBI, California National Guard Civilian Support Team (CST) or USEPA. Each agency has the proper personal protection material to minimize exposure to any possible agent.
In addition, each agency has field screening kits that will provide a preliminary screen for several WMD agents that will help identify the required laboratory resources needed. 24
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Depending on the results of the field screening and actual event, the required laboratories need to be notified and prepared to accept the samples. If an EWQSK (supplied by water system or CA DHS DWP) is used, the CAMAL Net and the LRN need to be notified and involved in the process for laboratory selection. The first step in this process is for the District Engineer working with the water system to contact SRL.
Sample Transport
Depending on the responding agencies, field screening, the ICS will decide how the samples will be transported to the appropriate lab. Since the samples may be used for the crime investigation, proper chain -of -custody must be maintained. The possible agencies and field screening, depending on the event, are: local HAZMAT, CHP, FBI, CST, or US EPA.
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Once the samples are delivered to the appropriate laboratory, they may be split for analysis to different laboratories. The transport and laboratory testing protocols will be handled by the CDPH SRLB laboratory. Sample results will be shared through the ICS. Please note that sample analysis may take days to weeks to complete depending on the complexity of analysis.
9. Restoration and Recovery
The CA OES "Emergency Planning Guidance, Public and Private Water Utilities", Section 12 is a good reference for restoration and recovery. The following excerpt was taken from the "Emergency Planning Guidance for Public and Private Utilities", March 1999. The entire document can be found on the Governor's Office of Emergency Services Website at:
http://www.oes,ca.gov/oeshomep.nsf/all/WaterUtilities/$file/112o.pdf The recovery process begins during the response phase. It is important to start damage inspections, reporting, and recordkeeping as soon as the plan is activated. The items below may assist the water utility in recovery activities.
Initial Recovery Activities
♦ Designate a disaster recovery coordinator (may or may not be EOC director) and notify all appropriate regulatory agencies.
♦ Complete detailed evaluations of all affected water utility facilities and determine priorities for permanent repair, reconstruction, or replacement at existing or new locations.
♦ Begin repair activities design and make bids for contractor services. ♦ Make necessary repairs to the system and untag repaired facilities and equipment. 25
♦ Restore all telecommunications, data processing, and similar services to full operation.
♦ Complete assessment of losses and costs for repair and replacement, determine approximate reimbursements from insurance and other sources of financial assistance, and determine how residual costs will be financed by the water utility. ♦ Define needs for additional staff, initiate recruitment process, and adopt temporary emergency employment policies as necessary.
♦ Execute agreements with vendors to meet service and supply needs. ♦ Reevaluate need for maintaining the emergency management organization; consider returning to the normal organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities when feasible.
♦ Collect cost accounting information gathered during the emergency and prepare request for Emergency Disaster Funds (follow FEMA and State OES requirements). ♦ Debrief staff to enhance response and recovery efforts in the future by identifying lessons learned, developing action plans and follow-up mechanisms, and providing employee assistance programs if needed.
♦ Prepare After -Action Reports as required. Complete reports within six months of the event (90 days for public utilities which are part of a city or county government.). ♦ Identify recommendations
Long Term Recovery Activities
♦ Initiate permanent reconstruction of damaged water utility facilities and systems. ♦ Restore water utility operations and services to full pre -event levels. ♦ Continue to maintain liaison as needed with external agencies.
Assistance Programs - The State of California Office of Emergency Services administers several programs designed to assist victims of a disaster. They include Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Public Assistance (PA) administers state disaster relief programs under the Natural Disaster Assistance Act, and federal disaster assistance programs under various federal laws and regulations, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288 as amended), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the State Administrative Manual. These regulations designate the State of California as "grantee" for all federal public assistance funding available to agencies of state government, local governments, and certain private non-profit organizations that provide essential services of a governmental nature to the general public, including water utilities. As grantee, the state is responsible for the processing of sub -grants to public assistance applicants in accordance with 44 CFR, parts 13, 14, and 206, and its own policies procedures. PA works closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to process Damage Survey Reports. It dispatches inspection teams and conducts applicant briefings. This unit is led by OES, with support drawn from other state agencies. Under the Public Assistance Program, public and private non-profit water utilities may be eligible for public assistance to reimburse the work and associated costs of responding to and recovering from a disaster if the costs:
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♦ Are a direct result of the declared event and not a pre -disaster condition or result of some other event;
♦ Are located within the area designated by FEMA as eligible for assistance; ♦ Are the legal responsibility of the eligible applicant; and ♦ Are not eligible for assistance under another federal program (this applies to permanent restoration work only).
Hazard Mitigation - Following a presidential disaster declaration, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is activated. The program's purpose is to fund projects which are cost-effective and which substantially reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering from a major natural disaster. Virtually all types of hazard mitigation projects are eligible provided they benefit the declared disaster area and meet basic project eligibility requirements. Types of eligible projects will be identified from those mitigation measures identified in the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, hazard mitigation team reports, and issues unique to the disaster event. The priorities of funding will be established and the program administered by OES.
Expenditure Documentation - One of the critical aspects of any major emergency or disaster is collecting information on the costs related to response and recovery. The ability of the utility to recover costs or receive disaster assistance from the state and federal governments is predicated on its eligibility and ability to document its costs.
10. Emergency Response Training
Training provides the means for staff involved in a response to acquire the skills necessary for them to fulfill their role during an emergency. Not only is training on the water utility's emergency response plan critical for effective implementation, individual training to perform certain functions expected in the plan is just as important. It is important for Water Utility management to create a training policy that emphasizes plan implementation, emergency management, and employee health and safety. The training policy can be an independent policy or part of an overall emergency preparedness policy for the utility. Individual roles established in the emergency response plan should dictate the type and level of training that is necessary.
Exercises and Drills
As a part of City of Hollister Water Department overall emergency preparedness periodic review of COH Emergency Response Plan & Operations and Maintenance Procedures Manual which includes routine training drills, cross trained personnel, routine emergency equipment maintenance operation and testing. All key players are included in the exercises so everyone is familiar with emergency policies and procedures.
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11. Resume Normal Operations
The steps that will be taken to resume normal operations and to prepare and submit reports to appropriate agencies will include identifying the nature of the emergency (e.g., earthquake causing water outage/leaks, fire or power outage causing water shortage/outage, sabotage resulting in facility destruction or water contamination). a. Leaks or service interruption (result of earthquake, etc.) ♦ Isolate leak. Turn power or flow off, if necessary, to control leak. ♦ Repair or isolate break to allow service to the maximum system population possible. Disinfect as per attached AWWA Standards; increase system disinfectant residual as precaution, until normal service is resumed. ♦ Do bacteriological sampling until 3 good consecutive samples are confirmed. ♦ Reestablish noiiiial service.
b. Low pressure (result of earthquake, fire, storm)
♦ Increase production, if possible, to maximize system output. ♦ Increase disinfection residual as precaution to potential contamination. c. Power outage
♦ Place emergency generator online to provide minimum water pressure to system.
♦ Increase disinfectant residual as precaution to potential contamination. d. Contamination
♦ Identify location and source of contamination.
♦ If contamination is from system source, isolate or treat source. ♦ If contamination is an act of sabotage, take appropriate action based on nature of contamination. Immediately contact local law enforcement and your regulatory agency (DHS or LPA). Actions should be taken in consultation with the regulatory agency and could include shutting off water until all contaminants are identified.
e. Physical destruction of facility (sabotage)
♦ Immediately contact local law enforcement and regulatory agency for consultation.
All significant water outages (widespread and lasting more than eight hours) or disinfection failure will be reported to the California Department of Health Services (CDPH) District Office or Local Primacy Agency (LPA) by telephone or equally rapid means. All emergencies will be documented along with action taken, and kept in the files of the water system office. Acts of sabotage will be reported to the local law enforcement agency. 28
A Utility Guide for Security Decision Making
These guidelines are deigned to assist utilities in determine the level of security concern if a break-in or threat occurs at the water system and to assist the utility in appropriate decision making and response actions.
These various steps and actions can be adjusted to meet the needs of specific situations and to comply with individual state requirements. Specific actions should be undertaken in consultation with your State Drinking Water Primacy Agency. Technical assistance is available from you state drinking water primacy agency and state rural water association for prevention initiatives such as vulnerability assessments, emergency response planning, and security enhancements.
Upon discovery of vandalism, receipt of a
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Take any suspicious activity or evidence of vandalism or sabotage seriously. Prevention is the best practice. Conduct a security vulnerability assessment. Develop and practice your Emergency Response Plan.
Establish relationships with local law enforcement and emergency response entities before an incident occurs.
Notify local law enforcement. Notify your State Drinking Water Primacy Agency if there is any indication or a potential of contamination. Make decisions in consultation with your State Drinking Water Primacy Agency and local law enforcement. Technical Assistance is available from them and your State rural water association.
Look at chlorine residuals, visually inspect the damage or physical evidence, determine whether there is a change in turbidly, odor color, or pH. Establish the incident in relation to critical system components.
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Continue monitoring for residuals.
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Options
• Implement Emergency Response Plan.
• Isolate portion of system or back flush.
• Issues boil order (if appropriate).
• Issue: "Do Not Drink" notification (if appropriate).
• Shut down system if obvious or verified contamination warrants.
• Conduct actions and testing as recommended by State Drinking Water Primacy Agency and those with water expertise.
• Don not disturb evidence. Document what you see. Keep notes and take photos as you go. • Collect samples for future analysis and store them appropriately. • Alert other officials as appropriate and keep the public informed (designate one spokesperson). • Use the expertise in public drinking water supplies and public health in the decision making process. • Preventive measures are the best practice to prevent such an incident. • Prior communication with local law enforcement authorities and local emergency response entities prevents confusion and defines who has responsibility for what, when an incident occurs. 29
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We, the undersigned, on this date acknowledge the San Justo Dam Emergency Action Plan as an integral part of emergency response notification and operation procedures that will be implemented in order to protect life during emergency conditions affecting San Justo Dam. The Emergency Action Plan was developed in accordance with Bureau of Reclamation "Emergency Planning and Exercise Guidelines,' dated March 1995, and>meet the requirements listed in the Reclamation Manual.
Upon annual revision and update of the Emergency Action Plan, signatures and dates on this certification page shall be revised in order to reflect changes in personnel and to keep the Emergency Action Plan officially current on an annual basis, n S. Gregg
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San Justo Dam and Dike are zoned earth and rockfill structures that form San Justo Reservoir. The Fake, with a capacity of 11,000 acre-feet, furnishes municipal, industrial, and irrigation water to Zone 6 of the San Benito County Water District (District) including the cities of San Juan Bautista and Hollister; and numerous small community water systems.
San Juste Dam could present a significant hazard potential to the downstream area as a result of failure° or misoperation. In the event of a dam failure, some loss of life and appreciable economic loss would probably occur.
Emergency preparedness is defined as being prepared ahead of time with a plan of action for use when unusual or hazardous situations arise. An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was developed for San Justo Dam primarily for use by San Benito County Water District personnel who are responsible for operating the facility. The EAP defines "who does what, where, when, and how" in an emergency situation or unusual occurrence affecting San Justo Dam,
An emergency situation is an event that develops suddenly and unexpectedly, R demands immediate attention because it could endanger the structural integrity of the dam or endanger downstream property and persons.
An unusual occurrence is an event that takes place, or a condition which develops that is not normally encountered in the routine operation of the dam and reservoir. It may endanger the dam, appurtenant structures, District personnel, or the public.
Certain conditions may develop at San Justo Dam that will require warning and evacuation of the population at risk located downstream, The EAP must be interconnected with local emergency operations plans_(LEOP) and/or warning and evacuation plans/annexes developed by local public safety officials to help ensure warning and evacuation will be carried out in the event of an emergency situation at San Justo Dam.
Warning and evacuation planning and implementation are the responsibility of the downstream local authorities having jurisdiction in areas that will be inundated by flood releases from or failure of San Justo Dam and/or Dike:
This EAP is designed to help ensure:
The public will receive and understand official information related to evacuation, The public will act in its own interest and evacuate dangerous areas when advised to do so by local authorities;
PURPOSE AND SCOPE,
The San Justo Dam EAP is intended to help emergency officials save lives and reduce property damage in the event of flooding caused by large releases from the dam, dam failure, or other types of events that present hazardous conditions. The EAP will guide San Benito County Water District personnel in identifying, monitoring, responding to, and/or mitigating problems involving dam failure, potential dam failure, damaging or life -threatening inflows and releases, or other serious conditions at San Justo Dam.
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General information on the purpose of the project, directions for traveling to San Justo Dam, and the responsibility and authority for operations are described in the Standing Operating Procedures, Chapter BAS -1i,
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General Information. The responsibility and authority for the emergency management personnel is as follows.
San Benito County Water District (SBCWD) operations and Maintenance Supervisor The SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will normally be the initial contact in the event of an unusual occurrence at San Justo Dam during normal working hours, The On -Call Supervisor will be the initial contact in the event of an unusual occurrence outside normal working hours. During an emergency event, the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will be notified by the employee reporting the unusual occurrence, or the On -Call Supervisor if after normal working hours. The SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, or On -Call Supervisoralongwith the SBCWD Manager, shall determine the nature and severity of the emergency and notify appropriate disaster preparedness agencies of the situation. They will take whatever actions deemed necessary to save the structure or lessen the impact of failure to downstream populations should failure occur,
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The SBCWD Manager will be notified of thesituation by the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, or On -Call Supervisor during an unusual event. As previously stated, the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, or On -Call Supervisor along with the SRO/VD Manager shall determine the nature and severity of the emergency and notify appropriate disaster preparedness agencies of the situation. They will take whatever actions deemed necessary to save the structure, or to lessen the impact of failure to downstream populations should failure occur,
SBCWD incident Commander (IC)
if the Incident Command System is deemed necessary by the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and the SBCWD Manager, an Incident Commander will be appointed to direct the operations toward responding to the emergency situation.
The IC is responsible for the onsite monitoring of conditions at San Justo Dam and for ensuring that notifications to the appropriate emergency response agencies are made in a timely and accurate manner. The IC is also responsible for providing subsequent notification and protective action recommendations, accompanied by appropriate emergency public information to the appropriate emergency response agencies to assist them in making timely and accurate decisions regarding their warning and evacuatior< responsibilities.
To assist in the above tasks, the IC will appoint the following personnel as needed:
Panninglintelligence Officer - gathers and assesses information related to the emergency situation and forecasts or projects where the emergency situation is headed, Operations Officer - implements priorities established by the Incident Commander in the operation of San Justo Dam with respect to the emergency situation.
Public Information Offiecer- acts as liaison between SBCWD and the media, will, coordinate press releases, may aid the Incident Commander in making the notifications to pertinent agencies, etc.
Logistics Officer - obtains the resources (materials or personnel) to support the emergency operations;
Finance/Administration Officer - tracks all costs related to the emergency operations, will coordinate requisitions and contracts,
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During an unusual occurrence, the appropriate SBCWD personnel will be notified by the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor. During an emergency event, the approprate SBCWD personnel will be notified by SBCWD Dispatch. The following is a listing of SBCWD personnel who will be notified:
District Manager
Data Processing Supervisor
Water Programmer III
Administrative Services Officer
Engineer
The SBCWD Personnel shall begin measures to mitigate the emergency condition as directed by the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and the SBCWD Manager, South Central California Area Office Emergency Official (EC) The SCCAO EC) will be responsible for ensuring that the San Benito County Water District has enough support to implement the Incident Command System if the situation warrants,, San Benito County Office of Emergency Services
The Office of Emergency Services is responsible for beginning the call -down sequences and initiating and coordinating emergency operations with other appropriate local, State, and Federal authorities as outlined in their local emergency operations plans or warning and evacuation plans specific to San Justo Dam.
Local Authorities
Responsible for carrying out warning and evacuation of populations at risk located downstream from San Juste Dam should conditions warrant:
EXERCISING AND UPDATING PLAN
1 Exercising Plan
Emergency incidents at dams or dam failures are not common events; therefore, training and exercises are necessaryto maintain operational readiness, timeliness, and responsiveness, An emergency exercise program should include the following five components:
a Orientation Exercise - The Orientation introduces; participants to the EAP and procedures within the EAP, It may involve all levels of personnel from SBCWD to the Bureau of Reclamation. It may also include a review of past cases for lessons learned. b Communications Drill - The Drill tests single emergency response functions and usually;. involves actual field response, for example, a communications drill where actual phone calls would be made. The drill focuses on a single limited portion of the overall response system.
Tabletop Exercise - A discussion exercise that is based on an emergency situation. It creates an environment for coordinated problem solving and response with an ongoing discussion of appropriateness of actions taken and decisions made and clarification of roles and responsibilities. This is a low -stress exercise, often in combination with the Orientation Exercise, that is based on the EAP,
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e Full-scale Exercise - The Full-scale exercise is the closest experience to a real event. In this exercise, resources are deployed, real-time is used, and there is a very high stress level. A real emergency event may count toward a Full-scale Exercise.
For Reclamation and the dam operating organizations, the orientation exercise, communications drill, tabletop exercise, and functional exercise should receive the most emphasis in their emergency exercise schedules.
Orientation seminars should be corducted annually and prior to conducting any tabletop exercises. The Communications Drill should be performed quarterly and any resulting revisions be promptly distributed. Tabletop exercises should be conducted every 3 years for high hazard dams, as required in the Commissioner's Policy for Establishing an Emergency Management Program at Reclamation Facilities, dated February 27, 1995. The policy also states that Functional exercises be conducted every 6 years. Tabletop exercises should be conducted prior to any Functional exercises. Full-scale exercises should be considered as optional emergency exercise activities,
Key personnel from State and local emergency management agencies should be invited to participate in any training and exercises of the dam operating organization whenever possible and as appropriate.
Testing of monitoring and sensing equipment at remote/unattended dams should be included in emergency exercise activities.
Emergency exercises and equipment tests should be evaluated in writing; and the emergency action plan should be revised and corrected, as appropriate, for any identified deficiencies, Updating Plan
Emergency action plans should be considered "living„ documents. This means that:
They will never be complete.
b. They will be reviewed annually,
c. Reviews should include participation of local authorities when possible. d. AU updates should be made promptly, Updated pages should have the revision date printed as a footer.
Changes that may frequently require revision and update of emergency action plans include changes in personnel of involved organizations and changes in communications systems. As a minimum, review of office telephone numbers and appropriate personnel included in notification flowcharts should be conducted:
During the review of emergency action plans, a comprehensive evaluation of the adequacy of the plan should be made as well. This evaluation should include participation of local authorities and should be in addition to any emergency exercises that are conducted, A random sampling of telephone numbers listed in the communications directory should actually be called quarterly and during any emergency exercises conducted in order to verify their BAS -4
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An evaluation should be made, of any changes to the dam and/or flood plain, Changes should be noted in the emergency action plan. A notice and summary of the review should be sent to all participants.
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1, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
A. DETECTION OF EVENT
Being able to detect an event at San Justo Dam is a mandatory first step for developing any emergency procedures. A detailed list and explanation of critical events or conditions that could be observed during developing emergency incidents are included in section'" IV. Emergency Events and Initiating Conditions" of this plan.
DECISION MAKING
Once an event has been detected and analyzed at San Justo Dam, an effective transition into a clearly defined decision making process will occur as outlined in section "ill. Response Levels System" of this Plan. The Response Levels System will assist the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supen/isor, SBCWD Manager, and other involved personnel in making critical decisions and implementing procedures and responses, These actions will effectively provide for the public safety of populations at risk located downstream from San Justo Dam while also guiding dam operators in gathering data and taking action to manage and control the incident at the site.
When and if the Incident Command System is implemented, the SBCWD incident Commander, as head of the emergency operations organization, will be the designatedauthority who will make needed decisions and who will authorize immediate expenditures so that repair work will not be delayed. To assist the SBCWD Incident Commander in making effective decisions' regarding repair work on the dam or facility, Section IV.O. "Equipment, Materials, Labor, Engineering, and Underwater Examiners" of these plans includes a listing of resources for use during an emergency. The materials portion includes sources for clay, sand, gravel, stone, ricrac, sandbags, cement, plastic sheeting, etc.
NOTIFICATION
Initial notification of a problem affecting San Justo Dam will be made in one of the following ways, via 911 if San Just° Dam appears to be in imminent danger of failing or is failing, via SBCWD Dispatchers, or via radio. If the problem warrants, the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor along with the SBCWD Manager, will implement the Incident Command System and appoint an Incident Commander who will assume responsibility for the problem and subsequent actions.
Once notified of an event, initial documentation of that event is critical, The following report forms are to be used when recording various emergency situations and unusual occurrences:
Emergency EventfUnusual Occurrence Report - for reporting emergency events and unusual occurrences other than earthquakes, bomb threats, and oil and hazardous spills (Figure 1).
Earthquake Damage, Report - for reporting earthquakes (Figure 2)' Oil and Hazardous Spill Report - for reporting oil and hazardous spills (Figure 3).
Bomb Threat Report (Threatening Telephone Call Report) - for reporting bomb threats and other threatening telephone calls (Figure 4),
In addition to these report forms, all persons involved, including' their name, title, and phone number, and all agencies notified should be documented. Also, recommendations for corrective actions to be taken, source of funding required, and status of incident should be included in the report.
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The EAP for Sari Justo Dam includes a range of expected actions that the SBCWD IC, dam operating personnel, and other appropriate District and Reclamation personnel would implement for each response level and includes appropriate notifications that need to be made by every organization in the chain.
Both spontaneous and pre -scripted messages (see section "Ill. Response Levels System'" of this Plan), will be disseminated to local 24 -hour warning points during developing emergency incidents at San Justo Dam.
Emergency public information will be disseminated through designated local organizations. In most circumstances, a Public Information Officer (PIO) from the SBCWD IC's staff will represent SBCIND in development of public safety information to be disseminated to the population at risk. The PIO will also. be the spokesperson for the organization. This person will provide continuing information updates to the media, as appropriate, during emergency incidents affecting San Justo Dam and appurtenant structures, The PIO will physically relocate to SBCWD's Emergency Operations Center after Response Level II has been declared in order to better facilitate coordinating the release of emergency public information with local authorities. The PIO may also serve as a Liaison Officer between the SBCWD IC and San Benito County Office of Emergency Services public safety official.
The SBCWD IC staff will keep a record of all occurrences at the dam or facility during emergency events. The records should contain the date, time, location of the observation, and the reservoir elevation.During periods of continuous monitoring, a reading should be taken at least every hour.
During periods of flood, high runoff, or high water conditions, attendance at San Just° Dam would be 24 hours a day.
It is desirable for all officials receiving reports from dam operating personnel to maintain a diary and tape-recorded messages, if possible. Photographs are essential to provide complete documentation, Final reports should briefly include the following information;' Subject
Time and date
Location
Summary of incident
Names and titles
Agencies notified
Status of incident
Photographs
What happened and type of incident
Daylight or standard time
Where the incident occurred
Briefly describe the incident
List all contacts (successful or unsuccessful) arid brief report of conversation
Examples: local 24 -hour warning paint/CountySheriffs, Highway Patrol, County emergency management agency, State agencies, National Weather Service, or media
Completed and pending actions and/or decisions
Include photographs for complete documentation
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EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION
Emergency Public Information will be disseminated to the public through designated local organizations.
The San Benito County Water District Incident Commander will designate a Public Information Officer during emergency operations. During most emergency operations for San Justo Dam, and if tune permits, a request could be made to the South Central California Area Office orMid- Pacific Regional Office for that office to provide an individual to assist with the responsibilities of the Public Inforrnatiori Officer.
The PIO will be the spokesperson for the organization and will provide continuing information updates to the media, as appropriate during emergency events affecting San Justo Dam and appurtenant structures.
The San Justo Dam PIO will physically relocate to the San Benito County Emergency Operations Center once it is activated to better facilitate coordinating the release of emergency public information with local authorities.
RESPONSE LEVELS SYSTEM
Emergency events occur with varying, sometimes unpredictable, degrees of severity. This means the event could be slowly developing and steadily tracked, or it could mean the event occurs with sudden, catastrophic results, which would require immediate and drastic action to evacuate people out of harm's way. For all developing emergency conditions, an attempt will be made to classify emergency events according to the following, ascending and progressive order of severity:
Internal Alert - "something has happened..."
RESPONSE LEVEL 1 -'get ready,'
RESPONSE LEVEL ll "Get Set!"
RESPONSE LEVEL III - "GO1'"
Specific information on the Response Levels System is presented in section 'III. Response L Is System" of this Plan.
As soon as an emergency event has been observed and identified at San Justo Dam, an Internal Alert will be activated. The SBCVVD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor and the SBCWD Manager will; determine whether or not the Incident Command System should be implemented. If the ICS is implemented, the Incident Commander will determine which one of the three Response Levels should be in effect. The IC wall declare the next higher level as it occurs. However, if conditions are such that immediate declaration of Response Level III becomes necessary without passing through Response Levels 1 and II, the IC will immediately declare Response Level III and will directly notify Sari Benito County Office of Emergency Services' 24 -hour warning point, the State Office of Emergency Services, and the National Weather Service that Response Level III has been declared. Response Level 1 or Response Level II will not be declared or passed through under these conditions. eve
Assignment of a specific response level for emergency events will be made based on the following criteria:
Observation of the event
Identification of the event
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Analysis of the event
Severity of the event
When the event occurs
EXPECTED ACTIONS
The Hazard Specific Appendix' included in the EAP for San Justo Dam contains the expected actions of dam operations personnel, the SBCWD IC, and other appropriate District and Reclamation offices for each response level. The expected actions thatwoutd be implemented in response to emergency incidents affecting San Justo Dam by organizations having emergency responsibilities under the EAP begin on Page HAZ-9.
Reclamation defines expected actions as emergency response actions that responsible organizations would implement whenever emergency incidents affecting San Justo Dam occurs. The expected actions are tailored to fit the internal Alert and three Response Levels,
EMERGENCY DURATION
The IC is responsible for declaring each response level to be in effect. Emergency situations at San Justo Dam require that status reports and situation assessments be provided to appropriate organizations for the duration of the incident. Upon declaration, each response level will be in effect for all agencies and/or individuals having assigned tasks in the San Justo Dam Hazard Specific Appendix whenever, and for however long, the following criteria apply.
As long as reservoir levels are other than "normal" and require emergency operations s specified for Response Level 1 2, or 3.
As long as a threatening ;condition exists that has not been managed or controlled at the dam site and that requires continued emergency operations as specified for Response Level 1, 2, or 3.
As long as San Justo Dam operations are other than "normal" and require emergency operations as specified for Response Level 1, 2, or 3.
For as long as it takes the IC to decide to escalate to a higher Response Level as required or to downgrade to a lower Response Level.
For the period of time between initial declaration of Response Level 1, 2, or 3 and receipt of verbal notificationto terminate ("close out") the response level.
EMERGENCY TERMINATION
The IC is responsible for deciding an emergency condition no longer exists at San Just° Dam.
Together with local authorities, the IC will prepare and issue a news release which can be used by the media to broadcast to the general public, informing them that emergency conditions have ceased, Information to be disseminated to the general public will include:
Name and location of dam.
Statement of conditions, suggested example; "Emergency conditions at San Justo Dam are under control. ;Evacuation of residents from inundation areas is no longer necessary;' BAS -9
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Advice as to when those residents who have evacuated inundation areas may safety return to their homes.
The process that will be used to declare that an emergency condition no longer exists at San ,fustc Dam and subsequent notification to the public is as follows; Termination procedures for Response Level 1, 2, or 3 will be it plernented when the threatening condition is managed or controlled at the dam site.
Termination of a Response Level is automatic if escalation to a higher Response Level is required,
3. Termination of a Response Level i automatic if downgrading to a lower Response Level is required*
Additional termination activities for Response Level 1, 2, or 3 will follow the established procedures of each individual agency involved
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A. INTERNAL ALERT
An Internal Alert is just that an internal alert. This first phase of the Response Level system only involves the personnel of San Benito County Water District and possibly Reclamation, if deemed necessary. In this level; something uriusual has been discovered at the dam that could possibly evolve into something more serious. Once the unusual occurrence has been discovered or reported, it should be monitored closely by SBCWD personnel.
Declaration of an Internal Alert means that an internal alert will be conducted in which emergency response activities including internal notifications for affected organizations will be carried out.
This means that these organizations WI ll observe and analyze the event, and that they will be aware" that nothing "serious" is happening yet, but indications are that something unusual definitely is happening that could develop into a potentially significant threatening event only if it intensifies.:
The Internal Alert and Response Level I are very sim lar indesign. The difference lies in the fact that the Internal Alert involves procedures and activities that are solely internal to personnel of affected organizations,
The Internal Alert does NOT represent an emergency that would require external notifications, but may require increased surveillance.
Events that would prompt declaration' of an Internal' Alert do NOT pose a hazard either at the dam or to downstream populations at risk,
An Internal Alert will be declared and initiated after developing conditions have been observed, and it has been determined that declaration of the Internal Alert is necessary.
Any developing events that belong to an Internal Alert will be identified as being of a level of intensity where they can be managed and brought under control by dam operating personnel with no negative impacts downstream.
As more serious indicators are identified, Response Level I, Response Level II, or Response Level III' will be declared.
RESPONSE LEVEL'I
1. Definition
Response Level I is the least serious of the response levels and involves procedures, and activities primarily, but not exclusively, internal to personnel of San Benito County Water DistricI and Reclamation: Nothing serious has developed yet, but indications are that something definitely is happening that could progress into a potentially significant threatening event if it continues or intensifies.
Response Level I does not represent an emergency yet, but may be perceived as such by the media or general public. Level l means involved organizations need to "get ready" for emergency response activities. Nothing significant really needs to be done for Response Level I except to stay aware of the event after it is detected, and observe and analyze it for possible action.
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The SBCWD IC will initiate and implement a "communications check" upon declaration of Response Level 1. The communications check will include a notification to the South Central California Area Office Emergency Official, San Benito County Office of Emergency Services' 24 hour warning point, the State Office of Emergency Services, and the National Weather Service that Response Level l has been declared and that local' emergency management officials of jurisdictions downstream may want to conduct their own communications check to their response organizations which may wish to go into an "alert" status:
Response agencies generally do not mobilize resources as a result of a declaration of Response Level L The SBCWD IC will contact the South Central California Area Office Emergency Official via the Central Valley Control Center and relay the same information,:
Response Level I does not pose a hazard, at the dam or to downstream populations at risk, at the time of observation.
Response Level I will be declared and initiated by the SBCWD lC after developing conditions have been assessed and evaluated, and it has been determined that declaration of Response Level 1 is necessary.
Any developing events that belong in Response Level I will be identified as being of a level of intensity that can be managed and controlled by the dam operating personnel and the South Central California Area Office„ with no negative impacts downstream.
If more serious indicators develop and are identified, Response Level ll will be declared by the SBCWD IC, or, if conditions warrant, Response Level III will be declared.
Pre -scripted Message to be used for Response Level I
This is the San Benito County Water District, monitoring San Justo Dam. My name and title are Conditions at the dam are and this
necessitates that I inform you that Sari Justo Dam is at a Response Levet L Teledyne and San Juan Oaks are immediately downstream of this facility.
Note: The pre -scripted message above is the minimum amount of information to be relayed.
The person relaying the information may provide more information to the downstream entities and answer any questions they may have to aid them in assessing the situation.
RESPONSE LEVEL Ii
4. Definition
Declaration of Response Level 11 means that involved organizations should "Get Seer" because conditions are now more serious than those experienced in Response Level l but are still less serious than those that would be experienced in Response Level Ili.
For this response level, the dam has not failed, nor is failure imminent: The current condition of the structure is stable, but may become unstable, or releases will be such that they could become life -threatening, or a hazardous event has progressed to a point that the public may be at risk, This means that the dam may yet be stable, or that releases may not actually impact populations BAS -12
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at risk if conditions diminish in intensity or are brought under control, but circumstances at the dam are such that populations at risk MUST BE placed on "standby" status which means notifications to populations at risk should include directions to standby and prepare to leave flood inundation areas for higher ground and safe shelter. Conditions could worsen that would require an evacuation if not brought under control effectively. R could also mean that the special populations at risk might start evacuating or that a voluntary evacuation may be in order; however, a total evacuation of the populations at risk is not yet required.
Upon notification that Response Level H has been declared, local emergency management officials and response agencies should mobilize response resources and position them at staging areas out of flood inundation areas.
Declaration of Response Level U could mean that conditions have gotten worse since declaration of Response Level I, or that conditions started out serious enough to warrant declaration of Response Level ll without passing through Response Level I first.
Response Level II will be declared and initiated by the SBCWD IC after having assessed developing conditions and determined it necessary.
Notification will be made to the South Central California Area Office Emergency Official, the San Benito County Office of Emergency Services' 4 -hour warning point, the State Office of Emergency Sen/ices, and the National Weather Service by the SBCWD IC anytime declaration of Response Level II becomes necessary. The San Benito County Office of Emergency Services' 24 -hour warning point will notify appropriate public safety officials that Response Level II has been declared and that they should implement their expected actions for this response level..
The National Weather Service will utilize their resources to distribute the appropriate information directly to the populations at risk via radio and television messages.
Prescripted Message to be used for Response Level Il
This is the San Benito County Water District monitoring San Justo' Damn My name and title are Conditions at the dam are and this
necessitates that I inform you that San Justo Dam is at a Response Level Il.
Teledyne and San Juan Oaks are immediately downstream of this facility.
Note: The pre -scripted message above is the minimum amount of information to be relayed.
The person relaying the information may provide more information to the downstream entities and answer any questions they may have to aid them in assessing the situation.
RESPONSE LEVEL III
Definition
Declaration of Response Level I means involved organizations must "Gall" (initiate evacuation) because conditions at this response level will affect the populations at risk. This is the most dangerous response level.
Declaration and implementation of Response Level Ill means the situation is extremely serious and will be based on the certainty that life -threatening floodwater or a hazardous event will affect populations at risk, For this response level, major life -threatening releases will be made, major BAS -13
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For Response Level lilt one or more of the following emergency conditions will be present Releases have become life -threatening.
It has been determined that the dam will definitely fail.
The dam is actually beginning to fail.
The darn has failed.
Declaring this response level means populations at risk are in imminent danger and that evacuation of populations at risk in all, or a part of, the dam failure flood inundation area, or affected area is required and must take place "immediately:
Declaring Response Level III may be as a result of worsening conditions since declaration of Response Levels I or II or because conditions have developed right away that are so serious an immediate declaration' of Response Level III is warranted without passing through of the less serious response levels first.
For this condition, the SBCWD IC would immediately notify the. South Central California Area Office Emergency Official, the San Benito County Office of Emergency Services' 24 -hour warning point, the State Office of Emergency Services, and the National Weather Service that an evacuation is required. The San Benito County Office of Emergency Services' 24 -hour warning point will notify appropriate public safety officials that Response Level III has been declared and that they should implement their expected actions for this response level. The National Weather Service will utilize their resources to distribute the appropriate information directly to the populations at risk via radio and television messages:
Response Level HI will be declared and initiated by the SBCWD 1C for all situations anytime that it becomes obvious, through analysis of threatening events, that immediate evacuation of all or part of the populations at risk' located downstream from San Justo Dam is necessary..:
Local authorities are responsible for advising the public on safe evacuation routes and where to go for safe shelter. Response organizations will fully mobilize and physically implement evacuation procedures for Response Level III.
Prescripted Message to be used for Response Level 1II
This is the San Benito County Water District, monitoring San Justo Dam, My name and title are Conditions at the dam are and this
necessitates that 1 inform you that San Justo Dam is at a Response Level III.
Teledyne and San Juan Oaks are immediately downstream of this facility_ Note: The pre -scripted message above is the minimum amount of information to be relayed.
The person relaying the information may provide more information to the downstream entities and answer any questions they may have to aid them in assessing the situation.
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A. ATTENDANCE AND COMMUNICATIONS PROCEDURES
San Justo Dam is not attended on a regularschedule. Dam operating personnel can be contacted by phone pager, by radio, through San Benito County Water District Dispatch, or South Central California Area Office listed in the "Communications Directory for Dams,
INUNDATION MAPS
Inundation maps are available showing the areas affected by exceptionally large water releases downstream of San Justo Dam (Figure 6).
The reservoir surcharge storage can safely store the entire PMF and therefore no failure of the dam or dike due to overtopping from inflow is addressed in this EAP.
The inundation study San Justo Reservoir Dam and Dike includes the following four breach scenarios due to piping failure:
1. Sunny- day failure of the dam under norrnal reservoir operation.
2. Failure of the dam at maximum reservoir water level from the PMF. . Sunny- day failure of the dike under normal reservoir operation,
4. Failure of the dike at maximum reservoir water level from the PMF..
The results of the above scenario indicate that the sunny day failure and PMF produce basically the same discharge. There€ore, two inundation reaps are included in this EAP. These maps indicate the areas that would be inundated from a piping failure of the dam or dike with the PMF event,
WARNING SYSTEM
No audible warning system is installed at the dam. Warning of failure or notification of impending failure would be telephoned or radioed to the San Benito County Sheriff's Office which will implement Civil Defense procedures to warn downstream populations at risk:,
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR, ENGINEERING, AND UNDERWATER EXAMINERS Heavy equipment is not available at the damsite. The San Benito County Water District, located 10 mites from the dam, has equipment available through local contractors and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Equipment
SAN BENITO IRRIGATION DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
Wacker Compactor (1)
John Deere Backhoe (1) - 2WD
Wellcraft Boat (1)
Boat Trailer (1)
Evinrude Outboard, 7HP (1)',
Pacer 3 in. Trash Pump (1 0)
Portable Generator, 2,000 KW (1)
Winch (1)
Air Blower (2)
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Truck, Sterling, 6 -Wheel Dump (8 cu yd)
Lowboy, Walton, 32,000 lb.
Case Tractor with Attachments
SOUTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA OFFICE (SCCAO) O&M
Air Compressor (2) -125 cfm
Backhoe - Case 780 (1-1/2 cu yd loader bucket)
Bulldozer - Caterpillar D6
Bulldozer - TD 20E International (comparable to a D8 Caterpillar Dozer) Loader- John Deere 544-A (1-114 cu yd bucket)
Loader Furukawa FL320A (3-1/2 cu yd bucket)
Tractor r Ford 420 (front end bucket with rake)
Tractor - Ford (front end bucket with grass, cutter)
Roller - Huber
Crane - P&H 325 25 ton
Crane - P&H 325 25 ton
Crane - Stinger lI TC-60 5 ton (38 ft hydraulic boom)
Truck (2) - GMC 10 -Wheel Dump (8 cu yd)
Truck - International 10 -Wheel Dump (10 cu yd)
Truck - Auto car 10 -Wheel Dump (14 cu yd)
Truck - MC Flatbed
Truck - Dodge Water Tank (2600 gallons)
Tractor - GMC 44,500 GWM 80,004 GCW`
Tractor - International 24,000 GVWR
Tractor - Ford C-7000 24,000 GVWR
Lowboy - Hyster 24,000 GVW 22,000 GAWR
Semi Trailer - 35 ton level deck
Semi Trailer - lowbed level deck, fixed gooseneck 40 ft 20 tons Semi Trailer- Cargo 12 tons 28 ft long
Tilt Trailer - 15 ton gooseneck
TRACY OFFICE FISH SCREEN
Fork Lift (6000 Ibs.),
Portable Air Compressor (90 cfm)
Potable Light Plant
2.- Portable Water Pumps (3 -inch)
Materials (cobbles, aggregate, r'prep)
AVAILABLE MATERIALS - SAN BENITO COUNTY
tons Riprap - Downstream of San Justo Dam
See Section D.3 -"Local Contractors."
AVAILABLE MATERIALS - SCCAO
Riprap -Basalt HMI near San Luis Dam
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Nichleson
Don Chapin Construction (Equipment and Materials - sand, rock, and gravel) Lindsay and Company
Teichert
Oil or Hazardous SpillClean-up Materials
AVAILABLE MATERIALS - SAN BENITO COUNTY
None available
Local Cleanup and/or Disposal Contractors
H&H Environmental Services
220 China Basin
San Francisco CA 94107
(415) 543-4835
C.H. Materials Co.
1425 North Market Blvd., Suite 9
Sacramento CA 95834
(916) 928-1819
Ramos Environmental Services
1515 South River Road, PO Box 401
West Sacramento CA 95961
(916) 371-9312
Romic Environmental Technologies
(415) 324-1638
Labor
O&M personnel are available at SCCAO and SBCWD„
Engineering
Civil; Mechanical, and Electrical engineers are available atSBCWD, SCCAO, Regional Office and Denver Technical Service Center:
Underwater Examiners
There is no longer a Mid -Pacific Region Dive Team; however, questions regarding the acquisition of a Contract Dive Team or another Region's Dive Team may be directed to the Facilities Engineering Branch, MP -430 at (916) 978-5220,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INITIATING CONDITIONS FOR EMERGENCY EVENTS
EXPECTED ACTIONS FOR EMERGENCY EVENTS
Hydrologic Events
Earthquake
During normal business hours
After normal business hours
Oil and Hazardous Substance Spills
EXPECTED ACTIONS FOR POTENTIAL FIAZARDS/UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES This section applies to the following types of unusual occurrences:
Abnormal seepage (New or increased springs, boggy areas, or boils) Abnormal instrumentation readings'
Slumping or cracking of the dams, dikes„ or abutments . . . . . . . . . . .
Failure of Operating Equipment or Appurtenances , .
Flow / Equipment Alarms ,
Demonstrations, Sabotage, Vandalism or Bomb Threat
Demonstrations
Sabotage or Vandalism
Bomb Threat
Landslides
Fires
Fish and Wildlife Losses
Injury and Property Damage
Criminal Actions .
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VITIATING CONDITIONS FOR EMERGENCY EVENTS
Emergency events are defined as any event that is extraordinary and must be enacted upon in a short tine' frame. Initiating conditions are events that can lead to emergency situations. Initiating conditions related to San Justo Dam are discussed in the Performance Parameters Technical Memorandums issued by the Technical Services Center.
Following is a listing of emergency events and corresponding initiating conditions for each of the three response levels.
IL EXPECTED ACTIONS FOR EMERGENCY EVENTS
The emergency events that immediately follow are not intended to reflect upon the integrity of San Justo Dam, Potential situations are not limited to these examples. For emergency events other than earthquakes or oil/hazardous substance spills, use the Emergency EventlUnusual Occurrence Report (Figure 1) when recording and reporting the event, For earthquakes and oil/hazardous substance spills, use, the Earthquake Damage Report (Figure 2) and the Oil and Hazardous Spill Report (Figure 3), respectively, To help determine which Response Level, if any, to initiate, see section `°I. Emergency Events and Initiating Conditions" starting on page HAZ-1. This section contains a listing of various emergency events and the initiating conditions for each Response Level of that event.
If an emergency situation not listed should occur, use and document the procedure which is judged to be most appropriate and revise the Emergency Action Plan as necessary.
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San Justo Dam Emergency Notification List
for
Hydrologic Events
SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will notify:
San Benito County Water District Dispatch . . . . . . . , : . . . . . . .
Incident Commander will notify.
San Benito County Office of Emergency Services ,
Santa Cruz County Office of Emergency Services
Monterey County Office of Emergency Services
California State Office of Emergency Services . .,
National Weather Service
Bureau of Reclamation, Tracy Office Emergency Official
(831) 636-4100
(831 ) 471-1190
(831) 755-501O
(916)262-1621
(831) 656-1717
(209) 836-6201 (primary)
(209) 833-2617 (secondary:;
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INITIATING CONDITIONS FOR HYDROLOGIC EVENTS
HIGH RESERVOIR LEVELS
Internal Alert
Response Level I
Response Level II
Response Level III
The reservoir elevation
The reservoir elevation
The reservoir elevation
The flows through the
is above 503.28 feet.
is above 50426 feet,
which is the sill
is at 505.25 feet,
which is the elevation
dam and dike above
the top of the Zone 1
elevation of the
of the top of zone 1
material are such that
spillway.
material♦
failure of the dam or
dike is occurring.
Potentially significant
flow through the dam
and dike above the top
of the Zone 1 material
(through the pervious
shell material) may be
occurring.
Even during the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF), overtopping of the dam or dike is not anticipated.
However, the water level in the reservoir could rise to within 2 feet of the crest of the embankments, which could result in failure due to:
wave setup, run up, and splash over leading to erosion and eventual breaching, large flow through the embankment, passing over the top of the Zone 1 core, leading to erosion and eventual breaching.
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Events falling into this category of hydrologic events couldbe high reservoir levels (Reservoir Elevation 503.28 feet) or large discharges. Large discharges include controlled releases approaching or greater than -- cfs and for any uncontrolled discharges.
SBCWD Operators will notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (O&M) of the high reservoir conditions, pending large discharges, or any uncontrolled discharge. The Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will do the following:
If the event is high reservoir conditions, then instruct the Inspections Team Leader to commence inspections of the dam and report back with the findings.
Evaluate the situation and declare the appropriate Response Level based on the initiating conditions found in the Emergency Events and Initiating Conditions section starting on Page HAZ-1 and any findings of the Inspection Team Leader, Implement the Incident Command System (IC ) and appoint the Incident Commander (IC), if necessary.
Notify SBCWD Dispatch,
Complete the incident report.
Note: The SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supen/isor will perform the duties of Incident Commander until such time as the role of Incident Commander is assumed by other SBCWD or Reclamation Personnel.
2. Incident Commander (IC)
a. Monitor the situation and update Response Levels as needed based on the initiating conditions found in the Emergency Events and Initiating Conditions section starting on Page HAZ-1,
b, Notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor of any changes in the Response Level:
c Notify the San Benito County OES of the Response Level declared as a result of the hydrologic event.
d Notify the California State ©ES of the Response Level declared as a result of the hydrologic event.
e. Notify the National Weather Service of the Response Level declared as a result of the hydrologic event,
F; Notify SCCAO Emergency Official of the Response Level declared and of any changes in Response Level..
g Appoint the:following personnel and assign tasks as needed:
Planning/Intelligence Officer
Operations Officer
) Safety Officer
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Logistics Officer
Finance Officer
Activate the Emergency Operations Center, if necessary.
Continue to monitor the situation and update the Response Level as needed.
Declare incident over when appropriate,
Planning/Intelligence Officer will do the following:
a Develop an Incident ActionPlan covering the next 8-24 hours, being sure to address the monitoring of the situation, reporting frequencies, collection of data, evaluation of data, equipment needs, staffing needs, etc.
b. Coordinate with the Inspections Team Leader,
c. Maintain contact with the Incident Commander..
Operations Officer will do the following:
as Appoint the Maintenance Crews Team Leader and assign tasks as necessary, b. Appoint the Facility Operations Team Leader and assign tasks as necessary. c Maintain contact with the Incident Commander:
Inspections Team Leader
a. Evaluate the situation and begin inspections of the dam as per the inspection checklists included in the Emergency Event Checklists for the Inspection Team Leader and other appurtenant structures.
Report back b the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor or the Planning/Intelligence Officer if the incident Command System has been implemented with findings,
Public Information Officer will do the following:
a_ Identify Public Information Officer Activities
Contact the jurisdictional responsible agency to determine what other external public information activities are being performed for this incident.
Take actions required to establish coordination of information acquisition and dissemination activities:
3) Compile the information obtained and maintain records.
Establish incident information Center as Required
) Establish information center adjacent to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) where it will not interfere with EOC activities.
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Report to the Joint Information Center as Required
Report to the Joint Information Center in the impacted county, 2) Coordinate activities with County Public Information Officer, Prepare Press Briefing
t) Identify from the Incident Commander (IC) any constraints on the release of information,
) Select information to be releases (e.g.,_size of incident, agencies involved, etc.) Obtain IC's approval for release. (The. 1C may give blanket release authority.) 4) Release information for distribution b the media,
Release information to press representatives at the Incident Information Center. 6) Post a copy of all information summaries on the E0C's message center and other appropriate incident locations,
Collect and Assemble Incident Information
`[) Obtain the latest situation status information from appropriate team leaders. 2) Observe incident operations.
3) Hold discussions with incident personnel
4) identify special event information, e.g., evacuations, injuries, etc.). 5) Contact external agencies for additional information, Provide Liaison Between Ivledia and Incident Personnel
1) Receive requests from the media to meet with incident personnel and vice versa, 2) Identify parties involved in the request, e.g., Incident Commander for TV interviews, etc.
Determine if policies have been established to handle requests and, if so, proceed accordingly.
4), Obtain any required permission to satisfy request, e.g., incident Commander. 5) Fulfill the request or advise the requesting party of inability to do so, as the case may be.
Respond to Special Requests for Information
1) Receive request for information..
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If information is not currently available, determine if it can be reasonable obtained by contacting incident personnel.
4) Assemble desired and available information and provide it to the requesting party.
Maintain and Complete an Incident Report
1) Record Public Information Officer actions in the Incident Report. 2) Collect and transmit information summaries and Incident Report to Incident Commander at the end of the operation.
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San Justo Dam Emergency Notification List
for
Seismic Events
USBR Regional Office, MP -433 Earthquake Personnel will notify:
Operations and Maintenance Supervisor - .. ,
On -Call, Pager -
831) 637-8218
638-8566
SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will notify:
Bureau of Reclamation, Tracy Office Emergency Official
. (209) 836-6201 (primary)
(209) 833-2617 (secondary)
Incident Commander will notify:
San Benito County Office of Emergency Services .
California State Office of Emergency Services
National Weather Service .
(831 ) 636-4100
(916) 262-1621
(831) 656-1717
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INITIATING CONDITIONS FOR EARTHQUAKES
(Based on Inspection Team Findings)
Condition
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in theevent an earthquake is felt by San Benito County Water District personnel, San Justo Dam should be inspected for any visual damage, When documenting an earthquake, use the Earthquake Carnage Report (Figure 2),
9.d During normal business hours, the Regional Office, MP -430, will typically be the ones to receive notification of an earthquake. Once they receive an earthquake notification, they will follow the procedures as outlined in the "Notification Procedures for On call Earthquake Personnel Manual," which includes the followings
a. Run the QUAKE program and evaluate the earthquake.
b. If the earthquake is greater than 3.7 in magnitude and the QUAKE program indicates that San Just° Dam is within a 0.05 g radius of the epicenter, then notify the San Benito County Water District Earthquake Contact that appears on the computer generated printout and have them inspect the facilities for any visible signs of damage.
If the San Benito District Earthquake Contact reports back with any indication of damage as a result of the earthquake, contact the Bureau of Reclamation, Tracy Office Emergency Official and relay the information.
After normal business hours, Central Valley Control Center (CVCC) will typically be the ones to receive notification of an earthquake. Once they receive an earthquake notification, they will do the following:
a Run the QUAKE program and evaluate the earthquake.
b. If the earthquakes greater than 3.7 in magnitude and the QUAKE program indicates that San Justo Dam is within a 0.05 g radius of the epicenter, notify the Mid -Pacific Regional Office (MPRO) On call Earthquake Contact to have them notify the San Benito County Water District Earthquake Contact that appears on the computer generated printout, The San Benito County Water District Earthquake Contact (wild most likely be the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor or the Assistant Operations and Maintenance Supervisor) will do the following upon being notified of an earthquake:
Commence inspections of the dam and appurtenant structures, being sure to inspect the following;
Both faces of the dam for cracks, settlement, or seepage; Abutments for possible displacement;
Drains and seeps:
Outlet works control house and gate chamber;
Power supply and standby power unit;
Visible reservoir and downstream areas for landslides;
Other appurtenant structures,
ny damage is noticed, notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (O&Itidi) who will do the following'(or who will ensure the following is done), HAZ-11
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Report back immediately to the MPRO On call Earthquake Contact or to the Regional Office, MP -430, to notify them of the damage. 4) Contact SCCAO Emergency Official of the Response Level declared and of any changes in Response Level.
5) Complete the incident report.
c. If the report from the Inspection Team Leader indicates no damage, then notify the Regional Office, MP -43Q the next business day and give a ''no'damage"' report.
The Inspection Team Leader will do the following:
a, evaluate the situation and begin inspections of the dam as per the inspection checklists included in the Emergency Event Checklists for the inspection Team Leader and other appurtenant structures,
t> Report back to the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor with findings.; c, Perform a follow-up inspection of the dam two weeks after the seismic event.
If the Incident Command System (ICS) is implemented, the Incident Com..rnander (IC) will do the following:;
a. Monitor the situation and update Response Levels as needed, b. Notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor of any changes in the Response Level.
c. Notify the Sari Benito County OES of the Response Level declared as a result of the earthquake.
d. Notify the California State OES of the Response Level declared as a result of the earthquake.
e. Notify the National 'Weather Service of the Response Level declared as a result of the earthquake.
f. Notify SCCAO Emergency Official of the Response Level declared and of any changes iri Response Level.
g. Appoint the following personnel and assign tasks as needed:
Planning/Intelligence Officer
2) Operations Officer
Safety Officer,
4) Public Information Officer
) Logistics Officer
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6) Finance Officer
h Activate the Emergency Operations Center, if necessary. is Continue to monitor the situation and update the Response Level as needed.
Declare incident over when appropriate.
Planning/Intelligence Officer will do the following:
Develop an Incident Action Plan covering the next 8-24 hours, being sure to address the monitoring of the situation, reporting frequencies, collection of data, evaluation of data, equipment needs, staffing needs, etc;
b: Coordinate with the Inspections Team Leader.
c. Maintain contact with the Incident Commander.
Operations Officer will do the following:
a. Appoint the Maintenance Crews Team Leader and assign tasks as necessary. b. Appoint the Facility Operations Team Leader and assign tasks as necessary. c Maintain contact with the incident Commander.
Public Information Officer will do the following:
a. Identify Public Information Officer Activities
1) Contact the jurisdictional responsible agency to determine what other external public information activities are being performed for this incident; } Take actions required to establish coordination of information acquisition and dissemination activities;
3) Compile the information obtained and maintain records. b Establish Incident Information Center as Required
1) Establish information center adjacent to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) where it will not interfere with EOC activities.
2) Contact Logistics Officer for any support required to set up information center, o, Report to the Joint Information Center as Required
1) Report to the Joint Information Center in the impacted county.
Coordinate activities with County Public Information Officer. d Prepare Press Briefing
1) Identify from the Incident Commander (IC) any constraints on the release of information:
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5) Release information to press representatives at the Incident Information Center; 6) Post a copy of all information summaries on the EOC'smessage center and other appropriate incident locations.
Collect and Assemble Incident Information
1) Obtain the latest situation status information from appropriate team leaders. 2) Observe incident operations.
3) Hold discussionswith incident personnel.
4) identifyspecial event information, e.g., evacuations, injuries, etc.), 5) Contact external agencies for additional information.
Provide Liaison Between Media and Incident Personnel
1) Receive requests from the media to meet with incident personnel and vice versa 2) Identify parties involved in the request, e.g., Incident Commander for TV interviews; etc.
Determine if policies have been established to handle requests and, if so, proceed accordingly.
Obtain any required permission to satisfy request, e.g., Incident Commander:' 5) Fulfill the request or advise the requesting party of inability to do so, as the case may be.
Respond to Special Requests for Information
1) Receive request for information,
2) Determine if the requested information is currently available and, if so, provide it to the requesting party.
3) If information is not currently available, determine if it can be reasonable obtained by contacting incident personnel.
Assemble desired and available information and provide it to the requesting party. intain and Complete an Incident Report
Record Public Information Officer actions in the Incident Report. 2) Collect and transmit information summaries and Incident Report to Incident Commander at the end of the operation.,
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San Junta Dam Emergency Notification List
for
Oil & Hazardous Substance Spills
SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will notify:
National" Response Center/Environmental Protection Agency California Department of Fish and Game (spills on water) California Highway Patrol (spills on, land) .. .
San Benito County Office of Emergency Services
California State Office of Emergency Services . . . . . . . : . . . . . .
California Department of Health Services - Daryl Noel . : . :
SBCWD Manager
(800) 424-8802
(800) 652-7550
. 911
(813) 636-4100
(9 6) 262-1621
(916) 229-3148
(916) 933-7848 (home)
(831) 637-8983
Incident Commander will notify:
San Benito County Office of Emergency Services
California State Office of Emergency Services ,
National Weather Service
Tracy Office Emergency Official : . . . . . . . . . . . . (831) 636-4100
(916) 262-1621`
(831) 656-1717
. (209) 836-6201 (primary)
(209) 833-2617 (secondary)
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INITIATING CONDITIONS FOR OIL & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS Internal Alert
Response Level I
Response Level II
Response Level III
An oil or hazardous
substance spill has
been reported on
Reclamation property,
The oil or hazardous
substance spill may
potentially affect the
populations at risk.
The oil or hazardous
substance spill will
affect the populations
at risk.
Evacuations are
necessary as a result
of the oil or hazardous
substance spill.
CAUTION: If identity and potential hazard in handling is unknown, wait for properly trained personnel and do not attempt to handle.
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The following is a summary of how to respond to an oil or hazardous substance spill:.
Always use the Oil and Hazardous Spill Report (Figure 3) when documenting a spill.
Caution: If identity and potential hazard in handling is unknown, call 9-1-1, wait for properly trained personnel, and do NOT attempt to handle.
As soon as a spill occurs, or is discovered, the SBCWD employee will notify their supervisor who will notify the SBCVVD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, or the SBCWD employee will notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor directly. The SBCVIID Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will do the following;
a. Record spill data on the appropriate Oil and Hazardous Spill Report form. 1' Pinpoint the source of spill, if possible.
2) if the origin of the spill was not SBCWD and can be determined, contact the responsible entity and determine action to take,
Determine nature (including but not limited to petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, or oil mixed with wastes; industrial chemicals, herbicides, or pesticides) and quantity (minor - less than 1,000 gallons, medium = 1,000 to 10,000 gallons, major ; more than 10,000 gallons).
Make initial determination regarding the extent of effort and equipment required to contain the spill.
Determine if and to what extent resources in the area may be affected by the discharge and assess the threat posed to the public health and make appropriate notifications. 1 ) Based do the initiating conditions for oil and hazardous substance spills starting on Page HAZ-2, declare the appropriate response level and implement the Incident Command System, if necessary.
Notify the following entities:
1)
National Response Center/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
California Department of Fish and Game for spills on water.
California Highway Patrol for spills on land.
San Benito County Office of Emergency Services.
5) California Office of Emergency Services.
6) California Department of Health SeMces,
7) SBCWD Water Quality
8) SBCWD Superintendent of 1 later Operations
If SBCWD personnel cannot handle the spill with their own resources, then coordinate the clean-up with SCCAO.
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Note: The National; Response Center (NRC)/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MUST be notified of the spill within 2 hours from time spill is discovered. 2, If the Incident Command System (ICS) is implemented, the Incident Commander (IC) will do the following:
a. Monitor the situation and update Response Levels as needed based on the initiating conditions found in the Emergency Events and Initiating Conditions section starting on Page HAZ-1,
Notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor of any changes in the Response Level.
Notify the San Benito County OES of the Response Level declared as a result of the oil or hazardous substance spill.
d. Notify the California State OES of the Response Level declared as a result of the oil or hazardous substance spill.
e, Notify the National Weather Service of the Response Level declared as a result of the oil or hazardous substance spill:
f. Notify the SCCAO Emergency Official.
g. Appoint the following personnel and assign tasks as needed::
1) Planning/Intelligence Officer
2) Operations Officer
Safety Officer
4) Public Information Officer
5) Logistics Officer
6) Finance Officer
h, Activate the Emergency Operations Center, if necessary.
Continue to monitor the situation and update the Response Level as needed. j. Declare incident over when appropriate.
Planning/Intelligence Officer will do the following.'
a Develop an Incident Action Plan covering the next 8-24 hours, being sure to address the monitoring of the situation, reporting frequencies, collection of data, evaluation of data, equipment needs, staffing needs, etc.
b. Maintain contact with the incident Commander,
Operations Officer will do the following:
a. Appoint the Maintenance Crews Team Leader and assign tasks as necessary.
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o, Maintain contact with the Incident Conmander.
Public Information Officer will do the following:
a Identify Public Information Officer Activities
Contact the jurisdictional responsible ;agency to determine what other external public information activities are being performed for this incident. 2) Take actions required to establish coordination of information acquisition and dissemination activities:
3) Compile the information obtained and maintain records:.
Establish Incident Information Center as Required
1) Establish information center adjacent to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) where it will not interfere with EOC activities:
2) Contact Logistics Officer for any support required to set up information center, Report
the Joint Information Center as Required
Report to the Joint Information Center in the impacted county. 2) Coordinate activities with County Public Information Officer.; Prepare Press Briefing
1) Identify from the Incident Commander (IC) any constraints on the release of information.
Select Information to be releases (e.g., size of incident, agencies involved, etc.) 3) Obtain IC's approval for release, (The IC may give blanket release authority.) Release information for distribution to the media.,
Release information to press representatives at the Incident Information Center. 6) Post a copy of all information summaries on the ECC's message center and other appropriate incident locations.
Collect and Assemble Incident Information°
1) Obtain the latest situation status information from appropriate team; leaders. 2) Observe incident operations.
3) Hold discussions with incident personnel.
4) Identify special event information, e.g., evacuations, injuries, etc.). 5) Contact external agencies for additional information.
Provide Liaison Between Media and Incident Personnel
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Determine if policies have been established to handle requests and, if so, proceed accordingly.
Obtain any required permission to satisfy request, e.g., Incident Commander.
Fulfill the request or advise' the requesting party of inability to do so, as the case may be.
Respond to Special Requests for Information
1) Receive request for information.
Determine if the requested information is currently available and, if so, provide it to the requesting party.
) If information is not currently available, determine if it can be reasonable obtained by contacting incident personnel,
4) Assemble desired and available information and provide it to the requesting party, Maintain and Complete an Incident Report
1) Record Public Information Officer actions in the Incident Report. 2) Collect and transmit information summaries and Incident Report to Incident Commander at the end of the operation
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To help determine which Response Level, if any, to initiate, see section "I. Emergency Events and Initiating Conditions" starting on page HAZ-1. This section contains a listing of various emergency events and the initiating conditions for each Response Level of that event. f an unusual occurrence not listed should occur, use and document the procedure which is judged to be most, appropriate and revise the Emergency Action Plan as necessary, A, This section applies to the following types of unusual occurrences:
Abnormal seepage (New or increased springs, boggy areas, or boils) Abnormal instrumentation readings
Slumping or cracking of the dams, dikes, or abutments
If any of the aforementioned unusual occurrences are reported, the employee on -duty will notify his or her supervisor of the situation who will in turn contact the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor. If the employee's supervisor cannot be contacted, then the employee will notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor directly. The employee on -duty will gather as much information as possible and document his or her findings on the Emergency EventlUnusual Occurrence Report. When completed, this report is to be given to the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor.
The SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will do the following:
1. Contact the SBCWD Operators to have them inspect, analyze, and report back. 2 Notify SBCWD Dispatch.
3 Contact the SCCAO Emergency Official.
4. Based on the report of findings of the inspection, implement the Incident Command Systei necessary, and declare the appropriate Response Level based on the following initiating conditions.
Note; If downstream releases are possible, imminent, or have occurred as a result of the unusual occurrence, then proceed to Section "ILA. Hydrologic Events" of this Hazard Specific Plan.
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Internal Alert
Response Level I
Response Level II
Response Level III
New seepage or wet
Seepage flows are
Seepage flows are
A seepage flow is
areas are observed, or
changed conditions
observed to be muddy observed
or cloudy, or sediment
to be muddy
or cloudy, or sediment
observed that is large,
obviously transporting
associated with
deposits are noted in
deposits are noted in
significant quantities of
existing seepage flows
association with
association with
embankment material
or wet areas are
seepage flows. The
seepage flows. The
and is rapidly
noted. The new or
flow that is apparently
flow that is apparently
increasing with time.
changed conditions
transporting the
transporting the
involve minor, or no
material is not
material appears to
Failure of the dam or
flow increases;
noticeably increasing
with time:
increasing with time.
dike appears to be
imminent:
There is no evidence
New seepage or wet
of materials being ;
New seepage or wet areas are observed, or
transported by
areas are observed, or changed conditions
seepage flows.
changed conditions associated with
associated with existing seepage
existing seepage flows flows, or wet areas are
or wet areas are noted,
noted.
There is evidence of
There is no evidence materials being
of materials being transported by
transported by seepage flows
seepage flows.
Initiating Conditions for Abnormal Instrumentation Readings Internal Alert
Response Level I
Response Level It
Response Level III
Unusual changes in
There are confirmed
Upon further
The instrumentation
hydraulic pezometer
abnormal
monitoring of the
readings indicate that
readings are noted
instrumentation
instrumentation, it
the structural integrity`
that are not
readings that are
appears the structural
of the darn or dike is in
explainable by
outside of the limits set
integrity of the dam or
jeopardy and that it is
changes in reservoir
elevation or time of
year,
forth in the
Performance
Parameter Technical
Memorandums for San
dike may be in
jeopardy..
likely it will fail,
Justo Dam.
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Initiating Conditions for Slumping, Cracking, or Settlement internalAlert
Response Level I
Response Level 11
Response Level 111
Depressions, sloughs,
or other unusual
New minor cracks
(lateral cracking with
New minor cracks,
slumps, or sloughs
Cracks, slumps, or
sloughs have become
settlements or
an offset or transverse
have gotten larger and
a threat to the
deformations develop
cracking that extends
could pose a threat to
structural integrity of
at or in the vicinity of
beyond the high water
the dam or dike;
the dam or dike and it
the dam or dike
line of the reservoir),
is likely that it will fail:
(upstream or
slumps or sloughs that
Severe cracking of the
downstream).
may affect the
crest or spillway of the
Ground settlement has
structural integrity are
dam is visually
become a threat to the
observed on the dam,
dike, and/or
appurtenant
structures.
observed after a
seismic event,
Slope movement from
offsets in the surface
structural integrity of
the dam or dike and it
is likely that it will fail,
The erosion of
Following a seismic
cracking, bulging on
embankment material
event, new slumps,
scarps, longitudinal
the slope, displaced
riprap and rockfill
caused by seepage
flow has already
cracks, or transverse
material, or separation
caused major
cracks are observed
of the spillway wall
sinkholes or
on the dam or (like
from the embankment
depressions in the
embankment, or a gap
is observed after a
embankment
is noted at, the
spillway/dam
seismic event.
upstream of the
seepage exit location
embankment interface,
but there is no
Whirlpools or other
signs that water is
to a degree that dam
or dike failure appears
apparent evidence of `
changes in the
seepage performance
of the dam or dike,
One or more sinkholes
are observed on the
downstream face of
the dam or dike, or in
areas dowristream of
the dam or dike.
There is no evidence
of materials being
transported by
seepage flows,
entering cracks in or
near the embankment,
abutment, or
spillway/embankment
contact is observed
near the reservoir rim.
One or more sinkholes
are observed on the
upstream face of the
dam or dike. There is
no evidence of
materials being
transported by
seepage flows;
to be imminent,
Failure of Operating Equipment or Appurtenances
in addition to the items on the Emergency Event/Unusual Occurrence Report Form, also determine and record possible temporary repair, methods to disconnect, bypass or seal off faulty equipment, and whether or not to isolate area.
The employee on -duty will alert the SBCWD operators, who will assess the situation, making any operational changes that are required and placing safety tags as necessary. If this is not an emergency situation, the control operators will write a work order to repair or replace any damages and the event will be concluded. If this is an emergency situation, the SBCWD Operators will do the following:
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2, Notify SBCWD Dispatch.
Notify the SCCAO Emergency Official of the situation.
4, Disconnect, bypass, seal off, isolate area or other operation to reduce the danger.
Notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, who a. If necessary, implement the Incident Command System and declare the appropriate Response Level based on the following initiating conditions:
initiating Conditions for Failure of Operating Equipment or Appurtenances Internal Alert
Response Level I
Response Level II
Response Level Ill'
An operational
An operational
A major operational
The operational
accident has occurred
accident has occurred
accident has occurred
accident affecting the
with the operating
with the operating
with the operating
operating equipment
equipment or
equipment or
equipment or
or appurtenances is a
appurtenances and it
appurtenances that
appurtenances, the
threat to the structural
is undetermined what
could lead to loss of
result of which might
integrity of San Juste
affect this could have
deliveries or cause
pose a threat to the
Dam and it is likely°
on deliveries or the
potential threat to the
structural integrity of
they will fail,:
population at risk:
downstream
population at risk.
San Juste Dam,
Note: If downstream releases are possible, imminent, or have occurred as a result of the unusual occurrence, then proceed to Section "II,A Hydrologic Events" of this Hazard Specific Plan, b. Notify the San Benito County OES
c. Notify the California State OES:'
d Contact repair crews, if necessary.
Flow /Equipment Alarms
The employee on -duty who first notices the flow / equipment alarm will immediately alert the SBCWD Operators who will verify the alarm. If the flow / equipment alarm is valid, then do the following:
1., Notify SBCWD Dispatch.
Notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, who will.
Notify the Bureau of Reclamation, Tracy Office Emergency Official. b ; If necessary, implement the Incident Command System and declare the appropriate Response Level based on the following initiating conditions.
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Initiating Conditions for Flour / Equipment Alarms
Internal Alert
Response Level I
Response Level 11
Response Leven!
A high rate of flow
The operator verifies
The operator is not .
Flows are uncontrolled
alarm, valve
the al are valid:
able to correct the
and the valves cannot
malfunction alarm, or
problem, or a
stop the discharge, or
hydraulic fail alarm is
mechanic or
the problern is a threat
communicated by
electrician is required
to the structural
Verbatim.
to correct the problem.
integrity of San Justo
Dam and failure is
mminent:
Note: If downstream releases are possible, imm`nent or have occurred as a result of the unusual occurrence, then proceed to Section "ILA Hydrologic Events" of this Hazard Specific Plan. c; Notify the San Benito County OES.
d, Notify the California State OES.
e Notify the National Weather Service
Demonstrations, Sabotage, Vandalism or Bomb Threat.
Demonstrations
If there is a demonstration at the dam, employees should:' a. Show restraint.
b Lock all gates and doors.
Notify SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, either via his or her supe or directly, who will:
} Notify San Benito County Sheriff and FBI at the following numbers.
San Benito County Sheriff
FBI
Notify SBCWD Dispatch.
911
(916) 481-9110
3 Provide any; further instructions to employees involved.
Sabotage or Vandalism
If there is potential for downstream releases caused by an act of sabotage or vandalism on the dams, dikes, or associated facilities, use the following as a guide:
Employee on -duty will notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, either via his or her supervisor or directly, who will ensure the'following tasks are completed:
a, Immediately conduct a general overall visual inspection of the dam to determinelocation and extent of damage,
b. Check area for further sabotage: potential and any evidence that might aid' in apprehending the saboteur,
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Notify San Benito County Sheriff and FBI at the following numbers:
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San Benito County Sheriff 911
FBI (916) 481-9110
Notify SBCWD Dispatch.
If necessary, implement the Incident Command System and declare the appropriate Response Level based on the following initiating conditions:
Initiating Conditions for Sabotage or Vandalism
internal Alert
Response Level I
Response Level 11
Response Level 111
A criminal action, such
as sabotage or
vandalism, has
occurred and it is
undetermined what
affect this could have
on the operation of the
dam.
A criminal action, such
as sabotage or
vandalism, has
occurred which affects
the operation of the
dam.
A criminal action, such
as sabotage or
vandalism, has
occurred and poses a
threat to the structural
integrity of San Justo
Dam.;
A criminal action, such
as sabotage or
vandalism, has
occurred, threatening
the structural integrity
of San Justo Dam, and
it is likely that the dam
will fait
Note: If downstream releases are sossible. imm`nent, or have occurred as a result of the unusual ocurrence, then proceed to Sectio
3, Bomb Threat
.A Hydrologic Events" of this Hazard Specific Plan.,
if a bomb threat call is received, use the following checklist during and after the incident and use the Bomb Threat Report form (Figure 4):
Keep the caller on the line as long as possible; Ask the caller to repeat the message and record every word.
If the caller does not indicate the location of the bomb nor the time of°detonation, the person receiving the call should ask the caller to provide this information.
It may be advisable to inform the caller that the building is occupied and the detonation of a bomb would result in death or serious injury to many innocent people.
Pay particular attention for any strange or peculiar background noises such as: motors running, background music (type), and any other noises that might give a remote clue as to the caller's location.
Listen closely to the voice (male or female), voice quality, accent, or speech impediment. immediately after the caller hangs up, contact the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, who will:
1) Determine the action to be taken,
2) Call 9-1-1 if deemed necessary.
Notify SBCWD Dispatch,
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4) Decide when to give an "all clear" for normal duty to resume., if a suspicious package is found, Do not touch. It should be left for trained personnel to remove or disarm.
If a search is conducted for a bomb, do not use radios or cellular phones to transmit. The radio waves acid/or cellular signals could cause detonation of an electric initiator such as a`:
blasting cap.
Landslides.
Any landslide that could move into the outlet works or spillway area or into the reservoir rapidly displacing large volumes of water would be especially dangerous to the dam. Landslides or potential landslides into the downstream channel which may impound water should also be reported. All landslides should be reported through the SCCAO Emergency Official to the Regional' Geologist (MP - 221) for the "Landslide Register" and a copy sent to the Regional Facilities Engineering Branch (MP- 430).
1 For landslides occurring in the area, do the following:
a; Determine the:,
1) Size,
Possible Cause.
3)- Degree of effect on operation:
4), Probability of additional movement of disturbed area or of other slide areas. ) Development of new slides,
6) Any other facts believed to be pertinent.
b. Report findings to SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, who will notify SBCWD Dispatch and the SCCAO Emergency Official
For landslides occurring in the downstream channel, do the following:
as Determine the:
1) Size (including percent across river channel)..
2) Capability of immediately closing outlet works,
3) Other inflows.
4) Location in relationship to the toe of the dam and other appurtenant structures. 6)' Availability or need for heavy equipment.
t Report findings to SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, who will notify SBCVVD Dispatch and the SCCAO Emergency Official
Fires
For all types of fires, the employee who discovers the fire shall:
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1 Dial 9,f-'1 and report location, extent and type of fire.
Report information to SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, who will:
a. Have an SBCWD employee meet the Fire Department and lead them to the fire b. Notify SBCWD Dispatch.
c. Contact the SCCAO Emergency Official
3, Remain at the site to assist the Fire Department if needed.
Fish and Wildlife Losses
SCCAO employees who notice abnormal fish or wildlife losses should relay any pertinent information to the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, who will; Notify the California Department of Fish and Came.
2. Notify SBCWD Dispatch.
3. Notify SCCAO Emergency Official,
'Injury and Property Damage
SBCWD Employees who witness a serious incident requiring medical attention or assistance from law enforcement agencies will immediately contact 9-1-1. Employees will then inform their supervisor of the incident:
The supervisor will notify the SBCVVU Operations and Maintenance Supervisor who will Notify SBCWD Dispatch.
2. Notify SCCAO Emergency Official.
Criminal Actions
SBCWD employees who come across a serious criminal action in progress should immediately contact 9-1-1. All criminal actions should be reported to your supervisor who will notify the SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor who will:
1 Notify SBCWD Dispatch,
2. Notify SCCAO Emergency Official:
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN - EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS
FOR
SAN J USTO DAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EMERGENCY EVENT CHECKLISTS . . .
MID -PACIFIC REGIONAL OFFICE (MPRO)
SEISMIC EVENTS ..
CENTRAL VALLEY CONTROL CENTER (CVCC)
SEISMIC EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SBCWD OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
HYDROLOGIC EVENTS . . : : , . . .
SEISMIC EVENTS . ._,
OIL & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS
INCIDENT COMMANDER (IC)
ALL EMERGENCY EVENTS .. . . . .
PLANNING I INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
ALL EMERGENCY EVENTS
OPERATIONS OFFICER
ALL EMERGENCY EVENTS . . . . :
INSPECTIONS TEAM LEADER
NON -FLOOD RELATED HYDROLOGIC EVENTS
SEISMIC EVENTS . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO)
ALL EMERGENCY EVENTS . . . . .
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EMERGENCY EVENT CHECKLISTS
The following pages contain checklists that are to be used in the following emergency situations:
A. Hydrologic Events
1. Seismic Events
Oil and Hazardous Substance Spills
1 Other Hazards
Abnormal Seepage
Abnormal Instrumentation Readings
Slumping, Cracking, or Settlement
Failure of Operating Equipment or Appurtenances
Flow/Equipment Alarms
6. Criminal Acts, Sabotage, Vandalism
These checklists have been generated for the various positions within the Incident Command System and should be kept up-to-date and revised as necessary.
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M1D-PACIFIC REGIONAL OFFICE ( P )
SEISMIC EVENTS
v' Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the Hydrologic Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan.
Follow the procedures outlined in the "Notification Procedures for Orman Earthquake Personnel Manual,"
Run the QUAKE program and evaluate the earthquake.
lithe earthquake is greater than 3.7 in magnitude and the QUAKE program indicates that San Justo Dam and Dike are within a 0.05g radius of the epicenter, then notify the San Benito County Water District Earthquake Contact (will be the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor or the Oncall Supervisor pager number (831) 638-8566) that appears on the computer generated printout and have them inspect the facilities for any visible signs of damage.
Record Earthquake Contact's name and phone number(s):
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CENTRAL VALLEY CONTROL CENTER (VC)
SEISMIC EVENTS
V Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the Seismic Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan;
1. Follow the procedures outlined in the "Notification Procedures for Oncall Earthquake Personnel Manual."
2. Run the QUAKE program and evaluate the earthquake.
if the earthquake is greater than 3.7 in magnitude and the QUAKE program indicates that San Justo Dam and Dike are within a 0.05g radius of the epicenter, notify the Mid -Pacific Regional Office (MPRO) On call Earthquake Contact to have them notify the San Benito County Water District Earthquake Contact (will be the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor or the Oncall Supervisor - pager number (831) 638-8566) that appears on the computer generated printout.
Record Earthquake Contact's name and phone numbers)
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SBCWD OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
HYDROLOGIC EVENTS
V Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the Hydrologic Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan,
1. For HIGH RESERVOIR CONDITIONS, instruct Inspections Team Leader to commence inspections of the dam.
Record Inspection Team Leader's name and phone number(s):
2. Evaluate the situation and declare the appropriate Response Level based on the initiating conditions (p. HAZ-1) and the findings from the Inspections Team Leader.
3. lcnplernent the Incident Command System (ICS) and appoint the Incident Commander (IC), if necessary.
Record IC's name, office code, and phone number:
Notify Data Processing Supervisor at (831) 638-8610, pager) or, after normal operating hours by calling (831) 637-0107.
6. Complete the incident report,
Note: The SECWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will perform the duties of Incident Commander until such time as the role of Incident Commander is assumed by other Reclamation personnel.
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For use when reporting emergencies or unusual occurrences other than earthquakes, oil and hazardous substance spills, and bomb threats, For any of the three aforementioned emergencies, use the appropriate report form.
Because this is a general form, there will be sections that do not pertain to the emergency. Only fill out those sections that are applicable to the emergency,
Date: Time:
Location:
Brief Description of Event: (Include caller's name and phone number) Pertinent Data
Size of Affected Area:
Extent of Damage:
Affect on Operations:
Possible Cause:,
Rate of Discharge
Appearance of Discharge:
Forebay Elevation:
Appearance of Forebay:
Forebay Rise Rate: Tailbay Rise Rate:
Weather Conditions:
Injuries/Loss of Life:
Witnesses:
Other:
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SEISMIC EVENTS
v' Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the Seismic Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan, Notify the Inspection Team Leader that ground acceleration of O,05g or greater has been detected at SAN JUST° Dam and Dike due to an earthquake and to commence inspections of the dam and dike.
Record Inspection Team Leader's name and phone number(s):
If the report from the Inspection Team Leader indicates any damage, do the following. a Evaluate the situation and declare the appropriate Response Level based on the initiating conditions (p. HAZ-1);
b. Implement the Incident Command System and appoint the Incident Commander (IC)
Record incident Commanders name and; phone numbers)
Report back immediately to the Mid -Pacific Regional Office (MPRO) OnceII Earthquake Contact or to the Regional Office . . . , .. (916) 978-5220 Complete the incident report using the Earthquake Damage Report (on back side of this checklist).
If the report from the Inspection Team Leader indicates no damage, then notify the Regional Office, MP -430 the next business day and give a no damage"' report (916) 978-522O CHK-9
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EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE REPORT
This form will be used by the examiner of the facility and by the Chief, Water O&M Branch, MP -430, when receiving. a report of earthquake damage,. To make a "no damage" earthquake report call (916) 979-2423. If damage has occurred or an emergency exists, call (916) 988-8114.
Date:
Person Reporting Information:
Representing:
Feature Affected:
Time:
Description of Earthquake Effects'
On Structural Conditions
Type of Damage (slides, subsidence, etc.):
Location:
Severity;
Movement (direction, magnitude):
Deflection or Settlement Readings.
Effect on Adjoining Structures:
Other:
On Hydraulic Conditions
Type of Effect (leakage or stoppage)
Location:
Size of Affected Areas:
Estimated Flow or Change in Flow:
Nature of Discharge (incl. sediment).
Wave Action Damage:
Other`
Site Conditions
Water Surface Elevation Freeboard:
Tailwater Elevation:
Weather:
Other:
Action
Changes in Operation:
Emergency Repairs:
Surveillance:
Regional Assistance Needed (examination):
Public Information Provided:
Note: To facilitate analysis of conditions, a map should be prepared showing the location andextent of all damaged areas such as subsidence areas, seeped areas, springs, and any other pertinent data, including the dates of readings and site conditions at the time of observation. This map should be revised periodically to show changing conditions until they are stabilized,
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OIL & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS
V Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the Oil/HAZMATEvents Section of the Emergency Action Plan:
1. Record spill data on the Oil and Hazardous Spill Report (on back side of this checklist).
2. Based on the initiating conditions for Spills (p. HAZ-2), declare the appropriate response level and implement the Incident Command System.
Record Incident Commanders name and phone number(s):
3. Make the following notifications:
a. NRC/EPA . . . . . . . . . . ,, . ; . ._ . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 424 880 b, California Dept, of Fish and Game (spills on water) . , . . . . . . . . . (800) 852-7550 c. California Highway Patrol (spills on land) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 a , . . . . .
d, San Benito County OES( .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : .. 831) 636-4100 e, California State OES , . . . . . , . . . . (916) 262-1621 f. California; Dept. of Health Services - Daryl Noel , . a . . . : , (916)229-3148 , . . . : e
(916) 933-7848 (home)
g SBCWD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor . . . . ; (831)'637-8218 , . . . . :
h. U►SBRr-Tracy Office Emergency Official . . : . . . . : . . . . (209) 836-6201 (primary) (209) 833-2617 (secondary)
4. If the clean-up of the spill can not be handled by SBCWD personnel, contact the Bureau of Reclamation, Tracy Office Emergency Official and request assistance.
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OIL AND HAZARDOUS SPILL REPORT
For use when reporting or receiving reports of discharge of a hazardous substance that could enter into inland waters. Upon occurrence or discovery of a spill, all available information should be reported to the following:
Date: Time:
Person reporting spill:
(Office) (Phone Number)
Date and time the spill: ( ) was discovered ( ) occurred:
Location of spill:
(Facility) (County)
4 Type of spill material and severity:
Estimated volume:
Source of spill:
7. Cause of the spill,
8. Material released to: ( ) air ( ) ground ( ) water () subsurface
9. Weather conditions:
10, Responsible polluter:
I. Address and telephone number:
12. Carrier identification:
13. Cleanup actions being taken:
14. Possible resources affected by spill:
18. Number and type of injuries or fatalities:
16 Have evacuations occurred?
17. Other agencies notified:
18. Additional information and comments:
19. ` Person receiving report:
(Phone Number)
State Case No.: Issued by:
NRC Case No.: Issued by:
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ALL EMERGENCY EVENTS
Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the specific Emergency Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan. .
Monitor the situation and update Response Levels as needed based on the initiating conditions (p.
HAZ-1 to HAZ-5):
2. Notify by telephone and FAX the following of Response Level declaration and of any Response Level:
a, Operations & Maintenance Supervisor . . . . . . . : . . . . .. . .: . . . . . changes in
(831) 637-8218
(831) 636-4100
(831) 636-4104
(831) 471-1190
(831) 454-2710
(831) 755-5010
(831) 755-5004
(916) 262-1621
(831) 656-1717
(209) 836-6201
(209) 833-2617
(209) 836-6264
b. San Benito County OES . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . : . c. San Benito County OES FAX (Figure ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d. Santa Cruz County OES , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . : . e. Santa Cruz County OES FAX (Figure 5) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . f. Monterey County OES .. _ ,
g. MontereyCounty OES FAX (Figure 5) . ,
h California State OES . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . i. National Weather Service .. : . . . ...
j. Tracy Office Emergency Official USBR e . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . or,
k. Tracy Office FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . .. . . . . . . . : . . . .. A . . . ; .
3. Appoint the following positions, as needed from San Benito County Water District or the Tracy Office USBR, and record names, office codes, and phone numbers of appointed personnel:
a
a. Planning/Inteiligence Officer
t. Operations Officer
c, Safety Officer
d. Public Information Officer
e. Logistics Officer
f. Finance Officer
4. Activate the Emergency Operations Center, if necessary. 5,
Continue to monitor the situation and update the Response Level as needed.
6. Declare incident over when appropriate.
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ALL EMERGENCY EVENTS
V Please check off tasks as they are completed, More detailed information about these tasks is located in the specific Emergency Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan:
1 Develop an Incident Action Plan covering the next ₹3 - 24 hours, being sure to address the monitoring of the situation , reporting frequencies, collection of data, evaluation of data, equipment needs, staffing needs, etc,
Appoint the Inspections Team Leader and commence inspections of the dam, dike, and appurtenant structures, as necessary. Or, for a seismic event, coordinate with the Inspections Team Leader.
Record Inspection Team Leader's name and phone number(s):
3R
Maintain contact with the Incident Commander,
Record Incident Commander's name and phone nurnber(s):
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EMERGENCY EVENT CHECKLIST
OPERATIONS OFFICER
ALL EMERGENCY EVENTS
V Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the specific Emergency Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan.
Appoint the Maintenance Crews Team Leader and assign tasks as necessary.
Record Maintenance Crews Team Leader's name and phone number(s):
2. Appoint the Facility Operations Team Leader and assign tasks as necessary.
Record Facility Operations Team Leader's name and phone number(s):
Maintain contact with the Incident Commander,
Record Incident Commander's name and phone number(s):
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NON -FLOOD RELATED HYDROLOGIC EVENTS
V Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the specific Emergency Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan.
Evaluate the situation and begin inspections of the embankment dam and dike as per the following inspection checklists;
Report back to the Planningllntelligence Officer with findings.
Record Planning/Intelligence Officer's name and phone number(s):
SEISMIC EVENTS
V Please check off tasks as they are completed. More detailed information about these tasks is located in the specific Emergency Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan.
Evaluate the situation and begin inspections of the embankment dam, dike, and other appurtenant structures as per the following inspection checklists.
Report back to the Tracy Office Emergency Official (EO) with findings , .. (209) 836-6201 (primary) (209) 833-2617 (secondary)
Perform a follow-up inspection of the embankment dam and dike two weeks after the seismic event.
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SAN JUSTO Dam
Date: Time: Res. El: _
CREST
Surface Cracking
Surface Settlement
Sloughing
Alignment
RESERVOIR
Whirlpools
Air Bubbles
UPSTREAM FACE
Displacement of Riprap
Sink holes
Slumping
Cracking
Arc -Shaped Cracks (Scarp)
Bulging
ABUTMENTS
Sink holes
Slumping
Cracking
Arc -Shaped Cracks (Scarp)
Bulging
Inspector:
ABUTMENT CONTACTS
DOWNSTREAM FACE
Special Concerns:
Notes:
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Dike
Date: Time: Res. El: Inspector:
CREST
Surface Cracking
Surface Settlement
Sloughing
Alignment
RESERVOIR
Whirlpools
Air Bubbles
UPSTREAM FACE
Displacement of Riprap
Sink holes
Slumping
Cracking
Arc -Shaped Cracks (Scarp)
Bulging
ABUTMENTS
Sink holes
Slumping
Cracking
Arc -Shaped Cracks (Scarp)
Bulging
ABUTMENT CONTACTS
DOWNSTREAM FACE
Special Concerns:
Notes:
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ALL EMERGENCY EVENTS
V Please check off tasks as they are completed, More detailed information about these tasks is located in the specific Emergency Events Section of the Emergency Action Plan. t,4
Identify Public Information Officer activities.
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Establish Incident Information Center as required.
3. Report to the Joint Information Center as required.
4. Prepare Press Briefing
5. Collect and assemble incident information.
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Provide liaison between media and incident personnel.
7. Respond to special requests for information.
8. Maintain and complete an incident report on the Emergency Event/Unusual Occurrence Report (on back side of this checklist.
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For use when reporting emergencies or unusual occurrences other than earthquakes, oil and hazardous substance spills, and bomb threats. For any of the three aforementioned emergencies, use the appropriate report form; Because this is a general form, there will be sections that do not pertain to the emergency. Only fill out those sections that are applicable to the emergency.
Date. Time:
Location:
Brief Description of Event: (Include caller's name and phone number) Pertinent Data
Size of Affected Area:
Extent of Damage:
Affect on Operations:
Possible Cause:
Rate of Discharge:
Appearance of Discharge:
Forebay Elevation:
Appearance of Forebay:
Forebay Rise Rate: Taiibay Rise Rate:
Weather Conditions:
Injuries/Loss of Life:
Witnesses:
Other:
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AFTER HOURS — EMERGENCY BACKUP COMMUNICATIONS ......... ................
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, TRACY OFFICE EMERGENCY OFFICIALS CEO) ..
MID -PACIFIC REGIONAL OFFICE...:. .,....... .......... . ....... ........_ ..... ,...,.
CENTRAL VALLEY CONTROL CENTER (CVCC) ..,......
RECLAMATION'S DUTY OFFICER,..:........,.
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SAN ,JUST() DDAM PERSONNEL
San Benito County Water District (Area
Title
District Manager/Engineer
Deputy District Engineer
Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
Infoiniation/Systems Controls Supervisor
Electronic Technician
Manager of Administration 86 Finance
Accountant
Water Office Supervisor
er Programmer II
Office Specialist II
Office Specialist II
Office Specialist II - Accounting
Water Conservation Program Specialist
Maintenance I
Engineer Technician
Human Resources/Administrative Analyst
Water Distribution Maintenance II
Water Resources Technician I
Water Distribution Maintenance H
Water Distribution Maintenance II"
Water Distribution Maintenance II
Water Programmer I
3Jn-Call Supervisor
On -Call Personnel
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San Benito County
Sheriff s Department
Office of Emergency Services
Fire Department
Environmental Health
Health Department
State of California
CA Department of Forestry - Hollister
CA Department of Forestry - Dispatch
Central Coast Water Quality Control Board.
Department o
Department of Fish & Game
Department of Fish & Game -24 hour number
CA Highway Patrol - Gilroy Office
Federal
Federal Bureau of Investigation -San Francisco
Environmental Protection Agency
iational Weather Service - 24 hour number
U.S. Fish. & Wildlife Service - Ventura,
Bureau of Land Management Hollister
831 unless otherwise noted)
Name Cell
Jeff Cattaneo 831-630-3972
Dale Rosskamp 831-902-7303
Dave Meraz
Jeff Ray
David Dungan
Sara Singleton,
Natalie Sullivan,
Barbara Mirrione
Anne Stull
Kathy Hill'
Barbara Mauro
Monica Sanders
Shawn Novack
Leo Vasquez
Ernesto Jimenez:
Robin Call
Bil" Caporgno
Michael Craig
Greig Bryan
Bazslio Hernandez
Mike Razo
Diane Wilks
831-524-3337
831-902-7300
831-902-7306
-902-7293
- 902-7304
831-902-7288
831-902-0488'
- 902-7583
-902-7584
Home Phone
831-634-1570
831.635-0519:
661-810-2217
831.637-0107`
831-636-3633
831-637-8567'
1-636-5388
831.524-6675
831-637-6682
831-637-6319
831-638-1771
Office
9.1-1
9-1-1
9-1-1
831-636-4035
831-637-5367
Office
831-637-4475
831.647-6223
805-549-3147
831-655-6939
831-649-2870
831-649-2801
408-848-2324
Office
415-553-7400
916-445-3846
831-656-1717
805-644-1766
831-630-5000'
SAN JUSTO DAM
Central Valley Project, California
38° 43' - 120° 34'
A. OPERATING AGENCY
San Benito County Water District
Normal Communications:
Phone: SBCWD Office
Emergency Backup Comunications:
Dale Rossicamp
Information/Systems Control Supervisor
Jeff Ray
District Maria
f Cattaner
On -call Personnel
Radio: WNAF 417
Meer
831-902-7300
831-630-3972
831--902-7584
156.120 MHZ
B. ,DAM OPERATOR
Normal Communications
Phone: SBCWD Office. 831-637-8218
Emergency Backup Cornrau cations
tin -call S ervior
C. Route to Damsite
From Hollister, California, proceed 3.4 miles West on State Highway 156, tui _ u left on Onion Road and proceed approximately 1.6 miles to the Dam Access Road. m right approximately 0.5 miles to the dam.
831-637-8218
-902-7303 831-635-0519
831-637.0107
831-634 1570
D. Nearest Reclamation Supervisory Q
Nos vial Reclamation Communications
Tracy Office
Robert Edwards, Chief,. Engineering 0 8s M Division
16650 Kelso Road
Byron, CA 94514-1909
831-902-7583`
Emergency Communications
Elizabeth Partridge
Warren Feng
Joseph Pennino
Robert Edwards
Central Valley Control Center
E. Nearest Law Enforcement Office
an Benito County Sheriff
Having Jurisdiction
phone:209-836-6201 f: 209-836-6264
home: 209-526-1471
home: 510-651-5210
home: 925432-4433
home: 916-683-3005
916-979-3004
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San Bento C unty Water' Distr c
Title
District Manager/Engineer
Deputy District Engineer
Operations and. Maintenance Supervi
Infix cation/Systems Controls Supervi
Electronic Technician.
Manager of Administration 85 Finance
Accountant
Water Office Supervisor
Water Programmer II
Office Specialist II
Office Specialist I
Office Specialist II - Accounting
Water Conservation Program Specialist
Maintenance I
Engineer Technician
Human Resources/Administrative Analyst
Water Distribution Maintenanc
Water Resources Technician I
ater Distribution Maintenance II
Water Distribution Maintenance II
Water Distribution Maintenance IT
Water Programmer I
On -Call Supervisor
On -Call Personnel
San Benito County
Sheriffs Department
Office of Emergency Services
Fire Department
Environmental Health
Health Department
e II
State of California
CA Department of Forestry Hollister
CA Department of Forestry - Dispatch
Central Coast Water Quality Control Board
Department of Health
Department of Fish & Game
Department of Fish & Game -24 hour number
CA Highway Patrol - Gilroy Office
Federal
Federal Bureau of Investigation -San Francisco
Environmental Protection Agency
National Weather Service - 24 hour number
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Ventura
Bureau of Land Management - Hollister
(Area code 831 unless otherwise noted)
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831-630-3972
831-902-7303
831-524-3337
831-902-7300
831-902-7306
Name
Jeff Cattaneo
Dale Rosskamp
Dave Meraz
Jeff Ray
David Dungan
Sara Singleton
Natalie Sullivan
Barbara Mirriora;
Anne Stull
Kathy- Hill
Barbara Mauro
Monica Sanders
Shawn Novack
Leo Vasquez
Ernesto Jimenez
Robin Calla
Bi11 Caporgno
Michael Craig
Greig Bryan
Bazilio Hernandez
Mike Razo
Diane Wilks
831-902-7293
831-902-7304
831-902-7288
831-902-0488
831-902-7583';
831-902-7584
Home Phone
831-634-1570
831-635-0519"
661-810-2217
831-637-0107
831-636-3633
831-637-8567
831-636-5388
831-524-6675
831-637-6682
831-637-6319
831-638-1771
Office
9-1-1
9-1-1
9-1-1
831-636-4035
831-637-5367
Office
831-637-4475
831-647-6223
805-549-3147
831-655.693'
831-649-2870
831-649-28O1
408-848-2324
Office
415-553-7400
916-445-3846
831-656-1717
805-644-1766
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SAN JUSTO DAM
Central Valley Project, California,
38° 43' - 120° 34'
OPERATING AGENCY
San Benito County Water District
Normal Communications:
Phone: SBCWD Office (831) 637-8218
Emercency Backup Communications:
Deputy District Engineer
nl' Re,95lrca
Information/Control
Jeff Ray
is#riot Manager/Engineer
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On -call Personnel
Radio: WNAF 417 15
B. DAM OPERATOR
Normal Communications:
Phone: SBCWD Office
Emercency Backup Communications:
On -Call Supervisor,
ROUTE TO DAMSITE
From Hollister, California, proceed 3.4 miles west on State Highway 156, turn left on Union Road and proceed approximately 1.6 miles to the Dam Access Road. Turn right approximately 0,5 miles to the dam.
NEAREST RECLAMATION SUPERVISORY OFFICE HAVING JURISDICTION' Normal Reclamation Communications
Tracy Office
Robert Edwards, Chief, Engineering O&M Division
16650 Kelso Road
Byron, CA 94514-1909
Phone: Office (209) 836-6201 Ext. 0
FAX (209) 836-6264
Pager/Cell No.:
Supervisor
Pager/Cell No.: (831) 638-8510
Rager/Cell No.: (831)-
Pager/Cell No,: (831) 638-8566
20 MHZ
) 637-8218
Home Phone: (831) 634-130
Home Phone: (831) 637-0107
Emergency Communications
Elizabeth Partridge
Warren Feng
Joseph Pennino
Robert Edwards
Central Valley Control Center (916) 979-3004
NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
SAN BENITO COUNTY Sheriff
Phone. (use 911 for emergencies)
(831). -63-613V
(209) 526-1471 (Home)
(510) 651-5210 (Horne)
(925) 432-4433 (Home)
(916) 683-3005 (Home)
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ral Valley Project, California
38°43'-120° 34'
OPERATING AGENCY
San Benito County Water District
Normal Communications:
Phone: SBCWD Office (831) 63
Emergency Backup Communications:
Deputy District Engineer
Vacant
2 Pager/Cell No,
Home Phone; (831) 634-1570
Information/Control Systems Supervisor
Jeff Ray Pager/Cell No. (831) 638-8510 Home Phone: (831') 637-0107 District Manager/Engineer
John S. Gregg Pager/Cell No.: (831) 638-5454
On -call Personnel Pager/Cell No.: (831) 638-8566
Radios. WNAF 417 156.120 MHZ
DAM OPERATOR
Home Phone: (831) 637-8983
Normal Communications:
Phone: SBCWD Office (831) 637-8218
Emergency Backup Communications:
On -Call Supervisor, Pager No.: (831) 638-8511
ROUTE TO DAMSITE
From Hollister, California, proceed 3.4 miles west on State Highway 156, turn left on Union Road and proceed. approximately 1.6 miles to the Dam Access Road. Turn right approximately 0.5 miles to the dam,
NEAREST RECLAMATION SUPERVISORY OFFICE HAVING JURISDICTION Normal Reclamation Communications
Tracy Office
Robert Edwards, Chief, Engineering O&M Division
16650 Kelso Road
Byron, CA 94514-1909
Phone: Office (209) 836-6201 Ext 0
FAX (209) 836-6264
Emergency Communications
Elizabeth Partridge
Warren Feng
Joseph Pennino'
Robert Edwards
Central Valley Control Center
(209) 526-1471 (Home
(510) 651-5210 (Home
(925) 432-4433 (Home)
(916) 683-3005 (Home)
(916) 979-3004
NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
SAN BENITO COUNTY Sheriff
Phone: - (use 911 for emergencies)
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SAN JUST° DAM PERSONNEL,
,N BENITO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (Area code 831 unless otherwise noted) Title Name Home Nb Celle Nb
District Manager/Engineer John S. Gregg. 637-8983, 831-801-4244 Deputy District Engineer Vacant
Operation and Maintenance Supervisor Dave Meraz 661-810-2217 Information/Controls Systems Supervisor Jeff Ray 637-0107 831-801-8783 Electrical Technician David Dungan 636-3633
Administrative Services Officer Shelley Giancola 636-8560 831-902-7709 Accountant Natalie Sulivan 636-5388
Office Specialist H Kathy Hill
Office Specialist H Barbara Mauro
Office Specialist I Monica Sanders
Water Conservation Specialist Shawn Novack
Water Conservation Assistant Lea Vasquez
Irrigation Engineer Mica Nitschke
Water Resources Technician Casey Meusel
Groundwater Technician Vacant
Water Distribution/Maintenance III Bill Caporgno 637-3803 Water Distribution/Maintenance I Micheal Craig 637-6682 Maintenance III Greig Bryan 389-4549
Maintenance II Bazilio Hernandez 637-6319
Maintenance I Mike Razo 831-801-6771
Water Office Supervisor Barbara Mirrione
Water Programmer II Anne Stull
ON -CALL SUPERVISOR
-CALL PERSONNEL
SAN BENITO COUNTY
SAN BENITO COUNTY Sheriff's Department
Office of Emergency Services
Fire Department
Environmental Health
Health Department
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Department of Forestry- Hollister
California Department of Forestry Dispatch
Central Coast Water Quality Control Board
Department of Health
Department of Fish and Game
Department of Fish and Game — 24 -hour number
California Highway Patrol — Gilroy Office
FEDERAL
Federal Bureau of Investigation — San Francisco
Environrnental Protection Agency
National Weather Service -- 24 hour number
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Ventura
Bureau of Land Management— Hollister
911
911
911
636-4035
637-5367
637-4475
647-6223
805-549-3147
655.6939
649-2870
649-2801
408-848-2324
415-553-7400
916-445-3846
656-1717
805-644-1766
630-5000
Pager Nb
831-638-8511
831-638-8566`
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Tracy Office
NORMAL COMMUNICATIONS
Tracy Office
Robert Edwards, Chief, Engineering O&M Division
16650 Kelso Road
Byron, CA 94514-1909
Phone: Office (209) 836-6201
FAX (209) 836-6264
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Elizabeth Partridge
Warren Feng
Joseph Pennirio
Robert Edwards
Central Valley Control Center (24 hours)
209-526-1471 (Home),
510-651-5210 (Home)
925-432-4433 (Home)
916-683-3005 (Home)
916- 979-3004
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MID -PACIFIC REGIONAL OFFICE
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
(all numbers are within the 916 area code, unless otherwise noted) Kirk Rodgers ,......, Regional Directory ......... . ........ .......... ... .......
John Davis .___..,...........,...,,..Deputy Regional Director ...,.,.,. ,.,, .,,.:. .......,...
Frank Michny ,...,.. ..............Assistant Regional Director, Technical Services Katherine Thompson .............Assistant Regional Director, Support Services..
Ron f iligan .2 ..... ...: ............. Operations Manager .........
Richard J. Woodley ...... .:. ..... Regional Resources Manager .:. .....,,;. .......,...
Richard Kristof..,.,.......o , ........Chief, Facilities Engineering Branch ... . .....:......
Monte Bowman ........ .............Regional Safety Officer..:. .. .,.,... ......,. .......,:..
Roger Pitts . ........ . .. Regional Security Officer .......:: , Anna Sandoval -Ryan Regional Law Enforcement Officer...,.,,.
Central Valley Control Center (CVCC)....
REO Cellular Phone"A" ....:. .. ,.. :..:
REO Cellular Phone "B" ...... .. ...........
.Work Phone . » Home Phone
.978-5000., .......................624-2874
.978-5013 .. ......._.. . ....:......... 786-7155
978-5012.:.. .... ...... . . ... . .......633-4538
.978-5011............................933-3181
.979-2180 ......... ...............663-2912
978-5201 . 685 9558
978-5220. .422-7183
978-5576.._., .e....: . ...............225-5307
978-5577 ..... ....... ...............543-3167
978-5600 ..:. ......... ........_ ... ,.. 489-4427
(24 -hours) (916) 979-3004
,,..996-6575
_996-4144
Note: The Central Valley Control Center will contact the Regional Emergency Official (REO) on -duty who will coordinate response to the emergency and contact appropriate officials at the Denver Office and in the Commissioner's Office via the TSC Duty Officer, IF the CVCC Controllers cannot be reached, Conte
above.
he REOs using the cellular phone numbers listed
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2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
tubers are within the 916 area code, unless otherwise noted) Individual........... ... ............„Title......................... ..... . . . ..... ... ._._.„...............Work e... ..... ........... Wont Phone ...;.,. ..... ,.Nome Phone Kirk Rodgers ._.....,. .. ..,.....:_... Regional Director . .......... .......... ....... ............978-500tt. K..,...,................. 624-2874 John Davis .. Deputy Regional Director..... ....._.....978-5013 ....._... ...............786-7155 Frank Michny ................:.....Assistant Regional Director, Technical Services 978-5012..,..........,... .. a:, .....633-4538 Katherine Thompson... ....Assistant Regional Director, Support Services...978-5011............................933-3118°l Ron Milligan '....... .. .. ......::.....Operations IVIanager___________ ..,. . ,.......,...979-2180 .... ...,....,, 663-2912 Richard J. W oodley .. . .......... Regional Resources Manager .... ,.,...,. .......,....978-5201 .: . .,....... ....,........., 685-9558 Richard Kristof......... .............Chief, Facilities Engineering Branch...... ,..........9785220..,... ....... _..............422-7183 Monte Bowman ......... .......:....Regional Safety Officer..; .,.......,._.............,....,_978-5576 .._. .,....., ...............225-5307 Roger Pitts ... ..... . ., ............ Regional Security Officer .. ........ ........ ...........978-5577 ......... ....,.......... 543-3167 Anna Sandoval -Ryan... ..Regional Law Enforcement Officer ........ ............978-5600;..;...;.. ,.....,..,........489-4427 Central Valley Control Center (CVCC),..
REO Cellular Phone "A" ...: .... ......
REO Cellular Phone "B"
(24 hours) (916) 979-3004
.... 990-6575
.....996-4144
Note: The Central Valley Control Center will contact the Regional Emergency Official (REO) on -duty who will coordinate response to the emergency and contact appropriate officials at the Denver Office and in the Commissioner's Office via the TSC Duty Officer.
IF the CVCC Controllers cannot be reached, Contact the REOs using the cellular phone numbers listed above.
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Mike McKay,..,.
Tom Ashley
Paul Beitz
Jack Bell.......,.:
Carl Blackburn,
Danny Corn ...,,..
Corey Danson..,...
Betty Ingram ....,..
Richard Surber ......,
Ken Wakelee..........
Terry Wilks ............::
Bruce Wright .
Control Center..,......:
Controller Supervisor.,.....:
Fax Machine ....... . ...........
CENTRAL VALLEY CONTROL CENTER (CVCC)
3310 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
(all numbers are within the 916 area code, unless otherwise noted) Authorized Supervisors
.,. ......,,...,.....,..:....,,........n„_.,... .....,....Tearn Leader, Hydro System Controller ...,..Hydro System Controller
...,Hydro System Controller`
_Hydro System Controller
.,........._„..Hydro System Controller
.......,,.Hydro System Controller
:: ......:............Hydro System Controller
Relief, Hydro System Controller
........HydroSystem Controller
Hydro System Controller
..... ... ....,......___Hydro System Controller'
Relief, Hydro System Controller
... 979-3002, 979-3003, 979-3004, 979-3007
979-3005
979-308O
Note: The System Controller in CVCC will contact the Regional Emergency Official (RECD) on -duty who will coordinate responses to the emergency and contact the appropriate officials.
CENTRAL VALLEY OPERATIONS OFFICE (CVO)
CVO -400: Water Operations Division
3310 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
A team member of the Central Valley Operations O₹fice, Water Operations Division i ncall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To reach this party, contact the Central Valley Control Center at: (916) 979-3004.
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RECLAMATION'S DUTY OFFICER.
clamation's Duty Officer may be contacted hyfollowing this procedure:
Call the Primary Duty Officer at the following cellular phone number: (303) 748-7220. Be prepared to provide the following information:
a. Name and title of person making the report.
b Time and date of incident.
Type of incident and brief description of what happened.. d Location of incident, including project name, if appropriate.
Current status of incident and what agencies/organizations have been n ed/involved:
Person and means of contact for additional information/status reports.
If the Duty Officer does not answe
instructions provided by the phone's
can be reached.
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If the backup Duty Officer does not answer, leave another message. The Duty Officer and/or the backup rnay not be in a position to respond immediately, but one of them should return the call within 15 minutes
epeated efforts to contact the Primary and Backup Duty Officers are unsuccess followitrga in. order.'
Commissioner's
Jack Brynd
(202) 5134)677 (Work)
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
FIGURES
Figure I Emergency Event/Unusual Occurrence Report
Figure 2 Earthquake Damage Report
Figure 3 ail and Hazardous Spill Report
Figure 4 Bomb Threat Report (Threatening Telephone Call Report) Figure 5 Emergency Event FAX Sheet
Figure 6 Inundation Map
EMERGENCY EVENT/UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE REPORT
For use when reporting emergencies or unusual occurrences other than earthquakes, oil and hazardous substance spills, and bomb threats. For any of the three aforementioned emergencies, use the appropriate report form. Because this is a general form, there will be sections that do not pertain to the emergency.
Only fill out those sections that are applicable to the emergency..
Date: Time:
Location:
Brief Description of Event: ,{Include caller's name and phone number) Pertinent Data
Size of Affected Area:
Extent of Damage:
Affect on Operations:
Possible Cause:
Rate of Discharge:
Appearance of Discharge:
Forebay Elevation:
Appearance of Forebayr
Forebay Rise Rate: Tailbay Rise Rate:
Weather Conditions.
Injuries/Loss of Life.
Witnesses:
Other:
FIGURE 1
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE REPORT
This form will be used by the examiner of the facility and by the Chief, Water O&M Branch, MP -430, when, receiving a report of earthquake damage. To make a "no damage" earthquake report call (916) 979-2423. If damage has occurred or an emergency exists, call (916) 988-8114.
Date: Time:
Person Reporting Information:
Representing:
Feature Affected:
Description of Earthquake Effects
On Structural Conditions
Type of Damage (slides, subsidence, etc.:
Location:
Severity:
Movement (direction, magnitude):
Deflection or Settlement Readings:
Effect on Adjoining Structures:
Other:
On Hydraulic Conditions
Type of Effect (leakage or stoppage):
Location:
Size of Affected Areas:
Estimated Flow or Change in Flow:
Nature of Discharge (incl. sediment):
FIGURE 2
ROUTE TO MP -152
OIL AND HAZARDOUS SPILL REPORT
For use when reporting or receiving reports of discharge of a hazardous substance that could enter into inland waters. Upon occurrence or discovery of a spill, all available information should be reported to the following:
California Office of Emergency Services, Nevada Division of Emergency Management, or Oregon Department of Environmental Quality California Department of Fish and Game (for spills on water) California (or Nevada) Highway Patrol (for spills on land) Mid -Pacific Regional Office
County Office of Emergency Services or Local Fire Department National Response Center (NRC)1.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Date: Time:
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Person reporting spill:
(Office;
(Phone Number)
Date and time the spill: ( ) a.s discovered () occurred Location of spill:
(Facility) (County)
Type of spill material and severity'
Estimated volume:
Source of spill:
Cause of the spill:
Material released to: ( ) air ( ) ground ( ) water () subsurface Weather conditions:
Responsible polluter:
Address and telephone number:
Carrier identification:
Cleanup actions being taken:
REVISED 9/13/96
FIGURE 3
OMB THREAT
Place this card under your telephone
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
1. When is bomb going to explode?
Where is it right no
What does it look Iike?
What kind of bomb is it?
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cause it to explode?
Did you place the bomb?
Why?
What is your address?'
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EXACT WORDING OF THE THREAT:
Sex of Caller: M or F Race:
Age: Length of call:
Number at which call is received:
Time: Date:
CALLER'S VOICE:
Calm Nasal
Angry Stutter
Excited Lisp
Slow Raspy
Rapid Deep
Soft Ragged
Loud Clearing throat
Laughter Deep breathing
Crying Cracking voice
Normal Disguised
Distinct Accent
Shirred Familiar
If voice is familiar, who did it sound like?
BACKGROUND SOUNDS:
Street noises Factory
Motor machinery
Crockery Animal noises
Voices Clear
PA System Static
Music Local
House noises Long distance
Cellular Other
Office
Machinery
THREAT LANGUAGE;
Well spoken Incoherent
(educated) Taped
Foul Message read by
Irrational threat maker
REMARKS:
Report call immediately to:
Phone number
Date: / /
Name:
Position:
Phone number.
FIGURE 5
EMERGENCY EVENT REPORT
FAX to: San Benito County Office of Emergency Services 831-636-4104 Santa Cruz County Office of Emergency Services 831-454-2710 Monterey County Office of Emergency Services 831-755.5004; Tracy Office - USBR 209-836-6264
immediately following phone call notification.
Date: Time:
Location: D San Justo Darn ❑ San Justo Dike ❑ Hollister Conduit ❑ Other Caller's Name and Title: Phone Number:
Brief Description of Event:
Location of Affected Area:
Extent of Damage.
Affect on Operations:
Rate of Discharge;
Weather Conditions:
Injuries/Loss of Life:
Witnesses:
DECLARATION OF RESPONSE LEVEL
Il Response Level I - Response Level I does not pose a risk at the dam, or to downstream populations at risk at the time of the observation.
Response Level II Response Level II means that the dam is currently stable, but may become unstable, or a hazardous event has progressed to a point that the populations at risk may be affected, Ll Response Level III - Response Level III means that failure of the darn is imminent, or has failed, or a hazardous event will affect populations at risk.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction 1-1
1.1 Document Organization 1-1
1.2 Legislative Requirements 1-2
1.2.1 County Agency Requirements 1-3
1.2.2 State Agency Involvement and Implementation 1-3
1.3 San Benito County Overview 1-4
1.3.1. Demographics 1-6
1.3.2 Geography 1-6
1.3.3 Water Landscape 1-10
2.0 County Drought and Water Shortage Task Force 2-1
2.1 Task Force 2-1
2.2 Purpose 2-1
2.3 Task Force Structure 2-1
2.4 Drought Task Force Responsibilities 2-2
2.5 Task Force Meetings 2-2
2.6 Decision -Making Structure 2-2
2.6.1. Drought Task Force 2-3
2.6.2 Project Coordination Team 2-3
2.6.3 Board of Supervisors 2-3
2.7 Communication and Public Engagement 2-3
3.0 Drought and Water Shortage Risk Assessment 3-1
3.1 Terminology 3-1
3.2 Risk Assessment Approach 3-1
3.3 Hazards in San Benito County 3-2
3.3.1. Drought 3-2
3.3.2 Climate Change 3-3
3.3.3 Water Quality 3-4
3.4 Risk Assessment 3-7
3.4.1 Physical Vulnerability 3-7
3.4.2 Social Vulnerability 3-18
3.5 Risk Assessment Results 3-21
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3.6 Risk Assessment Gaps 3-24
4.0 Short -Term Response Actions 4-1
4.1 Legislative Direction 4-1
4.2 San Benito County Short -Term Response Actions 4-1
4.2.1 Emergency and Interim Drinking Water Supplies 4-3
4.2.2 Permit Streamlining and Coordination 4-8
5.0 Long -Term Mitigation Strategies and Actions 5-1
5.1 Legislative Direction 5-1
5.2 San Benito County Long -Term Mitigation Strategies and Actions 5-1
5.2.1 Domestic Well Drinking Water Mitigation Programs 5-4
5.2.2 System Consolidation 5-6
5.2.3 Regional Water Infrastructure Investment 5-11
5.2.4 Data Gaps 5-11
6.0 Implementation Considerations 6-1
6.1 Legislative Direction 6-1
6.2 Implementation Roadmap 6-2
6.2.1. Monitoring and Collaboration 6-2
6.2.2 Oversight, Timeline, and Resource Needs 6-4
6.3 Regional Planning Alignment for Implementation 6-7
6.3.1 Adaptive Management for the Drought Resilience Plan 6-12
6.4 Funding Opportunities and Assistance Programs 6-12
7.0 References 7-1
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. San Benito County Overview 1-5
Figure 1-2. Topography of San Benito County 1-7
Figure 1-3. Land Use Management Within San Benito County 1-9 Figure 1-4. Hydrologic Subregions Within San Benito County 1-11 Figure 1-5. North San Benito Subbasin 1-15
Figure 1-6. San Benito County Groundwater Basins 1-16
Figure 1-7. Location of Groundwater Monitoring Wells and Groundwater Levels 1-17 Figure 1-8. Locations of Domestic Wells and State Small Water Systems in San Benito County 1-18 Figure 3-1. Occurrence of Drought in San Benito County 3-3 San Benito County
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Figure 3-2. Locations of Domestic Wells and State Small Water Systems 3-6 Figure 3-3. Geology Indicator Showing Fractured Rock Area in San Benito County 3-12 Figure 3-4. Wildfire Hazard Potential as Defined by the U.S. Forest Service 3-13 Figure 3-5. SAFER Water Quality Risk Assessed in 2024 3-14 Figure 3-6. Physical Vulnerability to Drought and Water Supply Shortage in San Benito County 3-16 Figure 3-7. Intersection of Physical Vulnerability and Density of Domestic Wells and State Small Water Systems in San Benito County 3-17
Figure 3-8. Social Vulnerability Scores by Census Block Group in San Benito County 3-20 Figure 3-9. Summary of Risk Assessment Findings Showing Regions with Water Shortage Vulnerability and Domestic Wells/State Small Water Systems in San Benito County 3-23 Figure 54. Small Community Water System Consolidations with Sunnyslope Water District 5-7 Figure 5-2. Areas with Opportunity for Domestic Wells and State Small Water Systems Consolidation 5-10
List of Tables
Table 1-1. Summary of Groundwater Basins, Domestic Wells, and State Small Water Systems in San Benito County 1-19
Table 3-1. Water Shortage Vulnerability Explorer Indicators Used in the Development of Physical Vulnerability Score 3-8
Table 3-2. Summary of Observed Conditions for Physical Vulnerability Indicators in San Benito County 3-10
Table 3-3. Water Shortage Vulnerability Explorer Indicators Used in the Development of Social Vulnerability Score 3-18
Table 3-4. Summary of Risk Assessment Findings in San Benito County 3-22 Table 4-1. San Benito County Drought Resilience Plan Short -Term Response Actions 4-2 Table 4-2. San Benito County Drought Resilience Plan Emergency and Interim Drinking Water Distribution Plan 4-7
Table 5-1. San Benito County Long -Term Mitigation Strategies and Actions 5-2 Table 5-2. Community Water Systems with Domestic Wells and/or State Small Water Systems Likely Within Their Service Area 5-8
Table 5-3. Areas with Opportunity for Domestic Wells and State Small Water Systems Consolidation 5-9
Table 6-1. San Benito County Drought Resilience Plan Monitoring and Collaboration Activities 6-3 Table 6-2. San Benito County Drought Resilience Plan Implementation Matrix 6-5 Table 6-3. San Benito County Drought Resilience Plan Policy Alignment and Integration 6-8 San Benito County
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Table 6-4. Regional Water Projects with Applicability to Domestic Wells and/or State Small Water Systems 6-11
Table 6-5. Funding Opportunities and Assistance Programs for Drought Resilience Plan Implementation 6-14
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
°F degrees Fahrenheit
CDAG County Drought Advisory Group
CPOD Community Points of Distribution
County San Benito County
CVP Central Valley Project
CWC California Water Code
DRP Drought Resilience Plan
DWR California Department of Water Resources
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
GSA Groundwater Sustainability Agency
GSP Groundwater Sustainability Plan
HSC Health and Safety Code
HUC Hydrologic Unit Code
NGO non -government organization
OES San Benito County Office of Emergency Services
OSWCR Online System of Well Completion Report
PCT Project Coordination Team
PLSS Public Land Survey Section
SAFER Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience SB Senate Bill
SBCWD San Benito County Water District
SGMA Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
State State of California
State Water Board California State Water Resources Control Board Task Force Drought and Water Shortage Task Force
TDS total dissolved solids
WRA Water Resources Association
WRASBC Water Resources Association of San Benito County San Benito County
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WSVE DWR Water Shortage Vulnerability Explorer
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1. Introduction
The San Benito County (County) Drought Resilience Plan (DRP) documents how County, its Drought and Water Shortage Task Force (Task Force) members, and other entities with water supply and drought management responsibilities will address water supply vulnerabilities for two types of systems in the County: domestic wells, as defined in California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 116681(i) and California Water Code (CWC) Section 10609.51(d) and state small water systems, as defined in HSC Section 116275(n) and CWC Section 10609.51(I). The County DRP was prepared pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 552: Drought Planning for Small Water Suppliers, State Small Water Systems, and Domestic Well Communities (Hertzberg; see Section 1.2 for additional detail). This County DRP was developed by the County with funding and technical support provided by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program. Implementation of the County DRP is led by the County Office of Emergency Services (OES) in close coordination with other departments and County entities, including the County Department of Public Works the County Department of Environmental Health, and the San Benito County Water District (SBCWD).
1.1 Document Organization
Organization of this document draws from the California DWR's March 2023 County Drought Resilience Guidebook (DWR 2023a), a resource for counties to use to develop a County DRP specifically for state small water systems and domestic wells. Consistent with the guidebook, the County DRP is organized into six chapters, as follows:
• Chapter 1: Introduction provides an overview of the legislation relating to SB 552 and the development of the County DRP. This chapter also includes background on County demographics, geography, and an overview of domestic wells and state small water systems within the County's jurisdiction.
• Chapter 2: County Drought and Water Shortage Task Force provides an overview of the Task Force, including its development process and charter, membership, roles, purpose, and meeting frequency.
• Chapter 3: Drought and Water Shortage Risk Assessment characterizes the vulnerability of domestic wells and state small water systems within the County to drought and water shortage.
This chapter also presents the approach and data used to assess vulnerability. It highlights areas within the County that have a higher risk of drought and water shortage where domestic wells and state small water systems are present. Additionally, data gaps are identified to help inform potential long-term strategies.
• Chapter 4: Short -Term Response Actions details the proposed short-term response actions for emergency and interim drought solutions, including specific actions, local response triggers, and public engagement.
• Chapter 5: Long -Term Mitigation Strategies and Actions details the proposed long-term mitigation strategies and actions for improving the water supply resilience of domestic wells and state small water systems.
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• Chapter 6: Implementation Considerations presents a roadmap for implementing short-term response actions and long-term mitigation strategies/actions consistent with the mission and authority of involved agencies. This includes identifying agencies and entities responsible for implementation, the status of implementation, funding, authorization for implementation, and the anticipated schedule. This section also summarizes the level of multi -agency collaboration identified by agencies to support implementation.
• Chapter 7: References provides a list of references used in this plan.
1.2 Legislative Requirements
Signed into law September 2021 by Governor Gavin Newsom, SB 552 (Hertzberg)1 obligated the State of California (State) and local governments to share the responsibility in preparing for and responding to a water shortage event. These new requirements are expected to improve the ability of Californians to manage future droughts and help prevent catastrophic impacts on drinking water for communities vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The bill outlines the new requirements for small water suppliers, county governments, DWR, and the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) to implement more proactive drought planning and be better prepared for future water shortage events or dry years.
SB 552 also implements legislation on Water Conservation and Drought Planning (SB 606 [Hertzberg] and Assembly Bill 1668 [Friedman], as amended; collectively referred to as the "2018 Legislation") passed by the State Legislature. The 2018 Legislation provides a new framework for urban water use efficiency; directives for eliminating water waste; additional requirements for strengthening local drought resilience for urban areas, vulnerable small water suppliers, and rural communities; and recommendations for improving agricultural water use efficiency and drought planning.
Water users protected under SB 552 include the following:
• Small Water Supplier: A community water system serving 15 to 2,999 service connections, inclusive, and that provides less than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually (CWC Section 10609.51(k)).
• Community Water System: A public water system that serves at least 15 service connections used by yearlong residents or regularly serves at least 25 yearlong residents of the area served by the system, as defined in HSC Section 116275(i) and CWC Section 10609.51(a). • State Small Water System: A system for the provision of piped water to the public for human consumption that serves at least five, but not more than 14, service connections and does not In 2018, DWR convened a County Drought Advisory Group (CDAG) to assist in a vulnerability assessment and to develop recommended actions for improving drought planning for small water suppliers and rural communities.
The CDAG consisted of representatives from counties and other local agencies, small water systems, tribes, academics, non-profit organizations, and other interested parties. The CDAG's recommendations were provided to the Legislature in March 2021 and served as the basis for SB 552. DWR has also established a standing drought and water shortage interagency task force, in coordination with the State Water Board and other relevant state agencies, to facilitate proactive state planning and coordination for pre -drought planning, emergency response, and post -drought management, consistent with SB 552. The interagency task force, called the Drought Resilience Interagency and Partners Collaborative, serves as a public forum with state and non -state agency members to advance drought strategies and continue building resilience to the increasingly arid conditions California faces.
More information is available at: https://water.ca.gov/drip .
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regularly serve drinking water to more than an average of 25 individuals daily for more than 60 days out of the year, as defined in HSC Section 116275(n) and CWC Section 10609.51(1). • Domestic Well: A groundwater well used to supply water for the domestic needs of an individual residence or a water system that is not a public water system and that has no more than four service connections, as defined in HSC Section 116275(n) and CWC Section 10609.51(d).
• Nontransient Noncommunity Water System: A public water system that is not a community water system and that regularly serves at least 25 of the same persons over six months per year, as defined in HSC Section 116275(k) and CWC Section 10609.51(f).
For the water users protected under SB 552, this County DRP addresses water shortage vulnerabilities for domestic wells and state small water systems. Other water users protected under SB 552 not included in this County DRP have separate requirements to address water shortage vulnerabilities.
1.2.1 County Agency Requirements
This plan fulfills County requirements for preparation of a plan that includes potential drought and water shortage risk and proposed interim and long-term solutions for domestic wells and state small water systems stems within the County's jurisdiction (CWC Section 10609.70). While measures to protect small water suppliers and nontransient noncommunity water systems are not within the scope of this document, this plan considers integration opportunities consistent with the intent of SB 552.
Applicable County requirements are:
• Establish a standing County Drought and Water Shortage Task Force (CWC Section 10609.70(a)) • Develop a plan that considers, at a minimum, each of the following (CWC Section 10609.70(b)):
1) Consolidations for existing water systems and domestic wells 2) Domestic well drinking water mitigation programs
3) Provision of emergency and interim drinking water solutions 4) An analysis of the steps necessary to implement the plan 5) An analysis of local, state, and federal funding sources available to implement the plan
1.2.2 State Agency Involvement and Implementation
SB 552 defined a series of requirements for the State Water Board and DWR. These include the following:
State Water Resources Control Board (CWC Section10609.70(c)):
The state board shall work with counties, groundwater sustainability agencies, technical assistance providers, nonprofit organizations, community -based organizations, and the public to address state small water system and domestic well community drought and emergency water shortage resiliency needs, including both of the following:
(1) Proactive communication to domestic well communities before a drought occurs, such as information on local bottled water and water tank providers.
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(2) Funding for installation of basic drought and emergency water shortage resiliency infrastructure, such as well monitoring devices.
California Department of Water Resources (CWC Section 10609.80):
(a) The department shall take both of the following actions to support implementation of the recommendations of its County Drought Task Force:
(1) Maintain, in partnership with the state board and other relevant state agencies, the risk vulnerability tool developed as part of the County Drought Advisory Group process and continue to refine existing data and gather new data for the tool, including, but not limited to, data on all of the following:
(A) Small water suppliers and nontransient noncommunity water systems serving a school.
(B) state small water systems and rural communities.
(C) Domestic wells and other self -supplied residents.
(2) Update the risk vulnerability tool for small water suppliers and rural communities periodically, by doing all of the following:
(A) Revise the indicators and construction of the scoring as more data becomes readily available.
(B) Make existing and new data publicly available on the California Open Data internet web portal.
(C) In consultation with other relevant state agencies, identify deficits in data quality and availability and develop recommendations to address these gaps.
(b) (1) The department, in collaboration with the state board and relevant state agencies, shall establish a standing interagency drought and water shortage task force to facilitate proactive state planning and coordination, both for predrought planning and post -drought emergency response, to develop strategies to enhance collaboration between various fields, and to consider all types of water users. (2) The interagency drought and water shortage task force shall include representatives from local governments, community -based organizations, nonprofit technical assistance providers, the public, and experts in land use planning, water resiliency, and water infrastructure.
1.3 San Benito County Overview
The County covers almost 1,400 square miles and is situated in the Central Coast region of California, within the Central Coast Ranges. The center of the County is located approximately 130 miles southeast of San Francisco and parallels the eastern portion of Salinas Valley. The County contains two cities, Hollister and San Juan Bautista, and several unincorporated communities, including Aromas, Tres Pinos, Ridgemark, Panoche, Paicines, and Bitterwater.
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1.3.1 Demographics
Selected demographics of the County are summarized below per the 2022 American Community Survey (US Census Bureau 2022).
• Population: As of 2022, the County had a population of 64,753 people. There was a 2.25 percent increase in the population between 2021 and 2022.
• Age: The County has a median age of 35.7 years. Around 25.3 percent of the population is under 18 years old, while 13.5 percent is 65 years and over.
• Ethnicity: The five largest ethnic groups in the County are White (Non -Hispanic) (31 percent), multiracial (Hispanic) (23.6 percent), White (Hispanic) (22.8 percent), Other (Hispanic) (12.9 percent), and multiracial (Non -Hispanic) (3.28 percent). • Household Income: The median household income of San Benito is $104,451. The household median household income grew from $95,606 to $104.451; this is a 9.25 percent increase between 2021 and 2022.
• Education: The County has a lower average percentage of residents with an education level of a bachelor's degree or higher at around 26.9 percent, compared to 35.9 percent for California overall.
• Poverty Level: About 7.51 percent of the County's population live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5 percent. The largest demographic living in poverty are females ages 25 to 34, followed by females ages 35 to 44, and then males ages 25 to 34. The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in the County is Hispanic, followed by White.
1.3.2 Geography
The County spans the California Coast Ranges and is known for its agricultural productivity, natural amenities, and diverse vegetation. Notably, the County is home to Pinnacles National Park, a popular
41.6 -square -mile destination renowned for its dramatic rock formations.
1.3.2.1 Topography
The County's topography varies significantly, characterized by a diverse mix of flat valleys, hills, canyons, and mountainous areas. Its elevation ranges from a minimum of 0 feet to a maximum of 5,240 feet above sea level. The County is home to the Diablo Range, a large mountain range spanning much of its eastern and southern boundaries. The Gabilan Range spans the County's western portion. The County's lower -lying regions feature the Hollister Valley and the San Juan Valley, both fertile areas conducive for agriculture. Pinnacles National Park is located along the western boundary of the County in the Gabilan Range; it is known for its towering rock formations and deep canyons. These topographic features define the County's landscape.
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County Boundary
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1.3.2.2 Geology
The County features diverse geology, shaped by tectonic activity, volcanic formations, sedimentary deposits, and faulting. Two major faults run through the County: the San Andreas Fault runs almost 750 miles through the County, while the Calaveras Fault runs 76 miles through Hollister. The Diablo Range on the eastern side of the County was formed by the accretion of ocean crust along a convergent boundary. It consists mostly of remnants of an old volcanic arc plus a mixture of serpentinite and greywacke sandstone of the Franciscan formation. This ocean crust material also underlies the sediments that form the San Benito River valley. The western portion of the County, including part of Pinnacles National Park, was transported by the lateral motion of continental crust along the San Andreas fault. Geothermal fields are found near Hollister.
The County encompasses all, or portions of, 13 groundwater basins as defined by DWR Bulletin 118 (DWR). Most of the basins within the County consist of unconsolidated alluvial deposits including sands, gravels, silts, and clays; these are bound by various geologic formations or structures. The North San Benito Subbasin, part of the Gilroy —Hollister Valley Groundwater Basin and largest basin in the County, consists of alluvial, nonmarine terrace, and nonmarine deposits. The County's basins rely on infiltration of local streamflow and precipitation for recharge (SBCWD and Valley Water 2021). Additional detail on groundwater basins is described in Section 1.3.3.6 "Groundwater" below.
1.3.2.3 Land Use
The County hosts a diverse mix of land uses including urban/suburban areas, farmland, federal lands, and Tribal lands as shown in Figure 1-3. The County's urban and suburban areas are predominantly located in its northern portions, specifically in the City of Hollister and San Juan Bautista. The County's local economy is driven by a robust agricultural industry, predominantly centered around row crops, orchards, and livestock production (San Benito County 2010). Agricultural land is concentrated in areas with fertile soils, primarily surrounding the communities of Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Tres Pinos, and Paicines. There are pockets of land owned by federal agencies, including the US Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM National Data 2024).
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1.3.3 Water Landscape
SBCWD is responsible for managing water supplies throughout the County. The County's water supply landscape, including precipitation, hydrology, water supply, use, and management are described below.
1.3.3.1 Precipitation
Due to its proximity to the Central Coast, the County typically experiences a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Rainfall is often more abundant in its coastal foothills and mountainous areas, particularly in the western regions, which receive higher precipitation from Pacific storms compared to the drier and flatter eastern sections of the County (San Benito County 2010). Precipitation within the County is highly seasonal. Most of the precipitation occurs between November and April, with almost no precipitation occurring during the summer. The County reports an annual average precipitation of approximately 12.66 inches. However, this precipitation can be highly variable from year to year. The County's annual precipitation was 15.48 inches in 2023, 20.34 inches in 2022, and 9.36 inches in 2021 (SBCWD 2024).
1.3.3.2 Hydrology
The Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) system, created by the U.S. Geological Survey, is a hierarchical land classification system that classifies and identifies hydrologic units, meaning the area of the landscape that drains to a portion of the stream network, based on topography. The County is divided into several HUC 8 watersheds, including portions of the Pajaro River Watershed, Salinas River Watershed, Panoche Creek Watershed, Upper San Benito Watershed, and the Diablo Range Watershed.
The County includes several significant bodies of water and rivers. Most notable is the San Benito River, a 109 -mile -long stream flowing northwest between the Diablo and Gabilan Range. This river starts in the southeasternmost part of the County, and ends in the northwestern areas of the County, serving as a tributary to the Pajaro River. Tres Pinos Creek is a major tributary of the San Benito River and the Pajaro River forms part of the northern boundary of the County.
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Figure 1-4. Hydrologic Subregions Within San Benito County San Benito County
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1.3.3.3 Water Supply
The County relies on a variety of water sources to meet its domestic, industrial, and environmental needs. The following sections outline the key supplies and systems that support each of these uses across the region.
• Groundwater: Groundwater is the primary source of the County's water. The County encompasses whole or parts of 13 groundwater basins as defined by DWR Bulletin 118, as discussed in more detail below, as well as fractured rock regions, whose supply is dependent on atmospheric conditions.
• Surface Water: Local surface water is derived from two reservoirs along the San Benito River:
the Hernandez Reservoir and Paicines Reservoir. Both reservoirs are operated by SBCWD. The County is also home to three surface water reservoirs: the Hernandez Reservoir (approximately 18,000 acre-feet), the San Justo Reservoir (approximately 10,300 acre-feet), and the Paicines Reservoir approximately 2,000 acre-feet) (DWR 2024). These reservoirs play a significant role in the County's water supply for agricultural and municipal use. ■ Imported Water: The County receives a limited amount of water from the Central Valley Project (CVP), a federal water system operated by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. In the northern portion of the County, the Hollister Conduit pressurized underground pipeline carries water from the San Luis Reservoir (approximately 8 miles northeast of the County boundary) to the San Justo Reservoir and to be delivered to municipal water providers and agricultural customers.
• Recycled Water: Collaborative effort between the City of Hollister and the SBCWD and primarily used for agricultural irrigation. Recycled water is only available in the Hollister Management Area.
1.3.3.4 Water Use
Water is used across various sectors in the County, including agriculture, urban areas, industry, environmental conservation, and recreation. Effective management is crucial to balance the needs of each industry and ensure sustainability. Primary water uses in the County are summarized below. • Agriculture: Agriculture is the largest industry in the County and, consequently, the County's largest water user. The County contains over 500,000 acres of farmland, with most of it used for pastureland and cropland. The main type of crop production in the County consists of spinach, lettuce, wine grapes, broccoli, peppers, and miscellaneous vegetables and fruits. SBCWD's contract maximum for imported water supplies is up to 35,550 acre-feet for agriculture (City of Hollister, et al. 2023).
• Domestic Water Supplies: Domestic use includes water for residential purposes such as drinking, cooking, bathing, and landscaping. According to the State Water Board's Division of Drinking Water dataset of public water systems in California, there are 31 community water systems, 17 noncommunity systems, and four non-public water systems in the County (State Water Board 2020). The largest urban water suppliers, those that provide water for municipal purposes to 3,000 or more customers within San Benito County, include: SBCWD, the City of Hollister, and Sunnyslope County Water District.
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• Industrial: Industries in the County use water for manufacturing processes, cooling, cleaning, and other operational purposes. This is sourced by imported water (SBCWD and Valley Water 2021).
1.3.3.5 Water Management Actions
The County has adopted a coordinated approach to managing its water resources to support long-term sustainability. This helps address challenges such as drought, wildfire risk, and the demands of a growing population. The following is a list of water management actions currently underway in the County, as identified in the SBCWD Annual Groundwater Report (SBCWD and Valley Water 2025). • Conjunctive Use Programs: Management of the North San Benito Subbasin involves the percolation of local surface water, wastewater, and CVP water. SBCWD also plays a key role in regional planning efforts that support conjunctive use programs, including the Urban Water Management Plan and Agricultural Water Management Plan, the San Benito Urban Areas Water and Wastewater Master Planning Project, the City of San Juan Bautista Regional Water and Wastewater Solution, the Accelerated Drought Response Project, the Zone 3 Operations Planning Tool, and Water Recycling with the City of Hollister. • Water Conservation Programs: Water conservation initiatives in the County are carried out by the Water Resources Association (WRA). The WRA represents a collaborative partnership involving SBCWD, the City of Hollister, the City of San Juan Bautista, and the Sunnyslope County Water District. These programs incentivize efficient water use through turf removal, rebates, education, and improved irrigation practices.
• Monitoring Program and Data Management System: SBCWD is carrying out a preliminary study to evaluate the remote sensing solutions provided by OpenET, which employs satellite technology to calculate water usage of crops and other vegetation. The data management system enhancements also include cross-referencing monitoring sites in relation to location and monitoring regional groundwater levels and quality.
• Monitoring Well Network: The district added new monitoring wells to address data gaps of wells throughout the basin. Shallow monitoring wells are used to gauge water table depth in areas where riparian habitats may be affected by pumping. Response Plans: The SBCWD prepared an action plan to address wells that fall below the minimum threshold supply level and prepares the County in the event of any significant issues. • Water Quality Improvement Programs: SBCWD has partnered with various organizations and agencies to decrease the load of nitrates and salts as a result of agricultural activities, as well as to regulate water softeners and the treatment and disposal of wastewater. • Long-term Funding: SBCWD has been pursuing grant funding to continue to support water management activities.
1.3.3.6 Groundwater
Groundwater is a critical resource in the County, being the primary water source for domestic well and state small water system communities. The County's groundwater basins are areas underlain by permeable materials capable of storing and supplying significant amounts of water to wells.
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Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
Passed in 2014, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) represents a statewide framework to protect groundwater resources over the long-term. SGMA led local public agencies, pursuant to CWC Section 10721(n), to form Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA) in high- and medium -priority basins and to develop Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSP) to avoid undesirable results and mitigate overdraft within 20 years. Bulletin 118, California's official publication on groundwater, provides detailed information about the boundaries, conditions, and characteristics of these basins. The GSPs identify management actions to strengthen groundwater sustainability, including enhanced monitoring, agricultural efficiency improvements, groundwater trading system development, and aquifer recharge.
SBCWD is responsible for managing surface water and groundwater across the County. This involves the management and monitoring of water levels and quality in the basin, salt and nutrient levels in the water, groundwater recharge, and reporting. Analysis completed by DWR to support implementation of the SGMA classified thirteen Bulletin 118 Subbasins within the County, as identified in Figure 1-5. They are listed below with related GSA and GSP information:
• High Priority:
■ Corralitos—Pajaro Valley (DWR Basin Number 3-002.01): This critically overdrafted basin is managed by the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency. The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Basin Management Plan Update, February 2014, was approved as an alternative to a GSP in 2019 (DWR 2019).
• Medium Priority:
■ North San Benito Groundwater Basin (DWR Basin Number 3-003.05): This basin was formed by consolidating the Bolsa, Hollister, and San Juan Bautista Subbasins of the Gilroy —Hollister Basin and the Tres Pinos Basin. It provides the largest portion of groundwater for the County. Approved by DWR in 2023, the North San Benito Subbasin GSP (2021) was prepared to ensure sustainable management of the basin's groundwater supply. SBCWD and Santa Clara Valley Water manages the North San Benito Basin. The North San Benito GSP divided the basin into four management areas to support implementation (Figure 1-5). • Low Priority:
■ Santa Ana Valley (DWR Basin Number 3-022)
■ Quien Sabe Valley (DWR Basin Number 3-024)
■ San Benito River Valley (DWR Basin Number 3-028)
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■ Bitter Water Valley (DWR Basin Number 3-030)
■ Peach Tree Valley (DWR Basin Number 3-032)
■ Hernandez Valley (DWR Basin Number 3-031)
■ Panoche Valley (DWR Basin Number 5-023)
■ Vallecitos Creek Valley (DWR Basin Number 5-071)
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As required by the SGMA, each GSA is required to "develop a monitoring network capable of collecting sufficient data to demonstrate short-term, seasonal, and long-term trends in groundwater and related surface conditions, and yield representative information about groundwater conditions as necessary to evaluate Plan implementation" (California Code of Regulations Title 23 Section 354.34). There are 66 monitoring wells within the County, with most located in the northern portion of the North San Benito Subbasin. The monitoring wells measure groundwater level, subsidence, or streamflow measurements; this data is collected by the respective GSAs throughout their GSP for submittal to DWR through the SGMA Portal's Monitoring Network Module. Figure 1-7 shows the location of the groundwater monitoring wells within the County and their current groundwater levels as of September 2025.Wells shown in the map and graph are classified by percentile, based on a comparison of the latest water level measurement at each well with measurements from the same month over the past decade. Blue and purple indicate above -average groundwater levels, and red or brown denote below -average conditions.
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1.3.3.7 Water Systems Within San Benito County's Jurisdiction California Water Code Section 10609.70 requires a County DRP that includes domestic wells and state small water systems. Figure 1-8 shows the location of domestic wells and state small water systems within the County, and Table 1-1 summarizes how many domestic wells and state small water systems are in the Bulletin 118 basins and fractured rock areas. In addition, the figure and table show domestic wells that are outside the County but still within groundwater basins that are within the County.
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