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April 24, 2013 Welcome to: The Endless Storm Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the group: Via the chat function, select send to: Everyone Enter your name, organization, and title Enter names and titles of any additional participants at your location Please use this time to familiarize yourself with the other panels on the right side of your screen: Participants Chat Notes Polling please answer the polling question Water Laboratory Alliance Response Plan (WLA-RP) Tabletop Exercise

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 2 Welcome & Support Introductions Name Organization Functional expertise Technical Support Details Use of conference line Use of webcast features

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 3 Review exercise materials and rules Review background scenario Facilitated discussion period Hot wash Review and conclusion Agenda https://www.thetestportal.com/binder_docs

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 4 At the conclusion of this exercise, participants should be able to do the following: Describe key elements of the WLA-RP and how the WLA-RP fits into other laboratory response networks Describe the role that laboratories, emergency managers, and others play in emergency response Identify EPA Water Security tools Build relationships between water utilities; state, commercial, and other support laboratories; emergency managers; and other stakeholders Training Exercise Goals

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 5 Participants respond to the situation presented based on your knowledge of response procedures, current plans and procedures, and insights derived from training and experience Facilitators lead the exercise by presenting the background scenario and facilitating the discussion period and hot wash Roles and Responsibilities

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 6 The following EPA Water Security Tools and Resources will be highlighted during the tabletop: Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT) Laboratory Compendium (CETL) Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants Selected Analytical Methods (SAM) Reimbursement Tips for Emergency Laboratory Support Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) Web-based Electronic Data Review (WebEDR) WLA Training Center Containment and Disposal Guide Highlighted Tools & Resources

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 9 The following scenario is based on actual excessive rainfall and flooding events that have occurred in various regions throughout the United States. All names presented are fictitious, but the scenario is modeled after real events. Background Scenario Summary Summary Located in the Inkshill mountains, the region has received an unusual amount of seasonal precipitation, almost continuously, for the past three weeks. A non-stop drizzle with intermittent downpours has caused widespread problems throughout the area. Floods and mudslides have devastated the industrial and agricultural region of Chroma County.

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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Inkshill Printstown Dyeson Blue Dye River Holding Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless Storm TTX Colorlife Dye Plant Pesticide Storage Tanks

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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Inkshill Printstown Dyeson Blue Dye River Holding Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless Storm TTX Colorlife Dye Plant Pesticide Storage Tanks

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 13 Week 3, Monday: The HWW receives a call from the commercial laboratory that analyzes their Cryptosporidium samples. The utility increased their sampling frequency due to the flood and has observed high numbers of Cryptosporidium in the source water samples collected from the HWW reservoir last week. The HWWs Utility Emergency Manager is concerned that high levels of Cryptosporidium in the utilitys source water may pose a threat to the utilitys finished water due to Cryptosporidium oocyst resistance to chlorination. The HWW implements additional treatment and issues a boil water notice. Scenario Part 1

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 14 Week 3, Monday Afternoon: HWW collects source water and finished water samples to conduct further testing for Cryptosporidium and to perform coliform testing. Scenario Part 2 The HWW will perform the coliform testing. The Utility Emergency Manager contacts their commercial laboratory to perform the Cryptosporidium analyses. The HWWs commercial laboratory has informed them that due to ongoing renovations and an existing high sample load, they will not be able to accept additional Cryptosporidium samples at this time.

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 15 Week 3, Monday Afternoon: The County Public Health Laboratory has the capability to analyze samples for Cryptosporidium and agrees to accept the samples. Scenario Part 3 CDC

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 16 Week 3, Tuesday: Officials warn that because the Holding Dam and Reservoir were unable to release water ahead of the storms, and that the dams flood gate generators were inoperable, continued flooding of the cities downstream is imminent for the next few days. Scenario Part 4 FEMA An emergency response plan for flooding is activated and emergency personnel evacuate residents in low lying areas in the four riverside towns (Hueville, Dyeson, Inkshill, and Printstown) to high ground and brace for the worst flooding.

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 18 Week 3, Tuesday Afternoon: Further devastation occurs when a breach in a corner of Holding Dam releases a large volume of water causing flash flooding. More than half of the Hueville streets are flooded. Houses, trees, and cars are seen floating downriver in the flood waters. Farmers have reported that livestock have been washed away in the raging waters. image at: www.ntnews.com.au/.../11/30/104941_ntnews.htmlwww.ntnews.com.au/.../11/30/104941_ntnews.html Scenario Part 5 A mudslide destroys pesticide tanks located on a rise next to the river, just upstream of the reservoir. Emergency personnel begin rescue operations for both people and animals.

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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Inkshill Printstown Dyeson Holding Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless Storm TTX Colorlife Dye Plant Blue Dye River Pesticide Storage Tanks

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 20 Week 3, Early Wednesday Morning: Tanker train cars en route to the local Colorlife Dye manufacturing plant plunge into the river when a railroad bridge is compromised by the flash floods. The crossing is located just upstream of the towns drinking water reservoir which has been flooded by and nearly consumed by the river. Scenario Part 6 FEMA The tanks have ruptured, leaking their contents into the reservoir. Emergency response crews have not been able to contact the shipping company to identify the contaminant and are collecting water samples from the site.

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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Inkshill Printstown Dyeson Holding Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless Storm TTX Colorlife Dye Plant Blue Dye River Pesticide Storage Tanks

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Hueville Hueville Reservoir Printstown Dyeson Holding Dam & Reservoir N Hueville Water Works Endless Storm TTX Colorlife Dye Plant Inkshill Blue Dye River Pesticide Storage Tanks

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 24 Week 3, Wednesday: The HWW and HazMat conduct field testing and sampling at the site of the washed out pesticide tanks and the train wreck site. The state drinking water authorities have been contacted. HWW needs support. The HWW Laboratory (PRL) has limited capabilities to perform chemical analyses as does the County Health Laboratory (MSL). The HWW contacts the State Environmental Laboratory (100 miles southeast) to determine if they can provide support. Scenario Part 7

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 25 Week 3, Wednesday: The State Environmental Laboratory (MSL) agrees to provide analytical support to the HWW. The HWW provides an overview of the situation to the State Laboratory. Scenario Part 8

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 28 Week 3, Wednesday Late Afternoon: The State Environmental Laboratory (MSL) rallies its staff to prepare for the arrival of Hueville water samples. The laboratory discusses what steps can be taken to facilitate communication and coordination during the response. Scenario Part 9

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 30 Week 3, Thursday: The State Laboratory (MSL) works with the HWW to develop a strategy for sample analysis. However, all bridges are washed out, so samples and/or personnel must take a five-hour detour from the Blue Dye River valley through the mountains to reach the State Environmental Laboratory. Samples are collected from the Blue Dye river at the site of the train tanker spill and at select points downstream. The identity of the chemical(s) contained in the train tanker cars is still unknown. Samples are also being collected where the river flood waters entered the Hueville Reservoir and where pesticide storage tanks were compromised in a mudslide. Scenario Part 10

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 31 Week 3, Thursday: The HWW utility emergency manager (ASR) has already contacted their state regulatory authorities. What additional notifications should be made? Scenario Part 11

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 32 Week 3, Thursday Afternoon: Results from the finished water from HWW were negative for total coliform. However, preliminary results from Cryptosporidium testing indicate high concentrations found in the source water and low concentrations in the finished water. Scenario Part 12 The HWW begins collecting additional samples and requests that data be reported as soon as possible. CDC

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 34 Week 3, Thursday Evening: The HWW finally receives a report from the state emergency personnel that the chemical contained in the wrecked tanker cars was 1-chloro-2,4- dinitrobenzene. Scenario Part 13 CDC

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 36 Week 3, Friday: HWW and HazMat continue to collect samples from the Hueville Reservoir and the drinking water distribution systems of all four towns. The incident commander contacts the EPA Regional Office for assistance. The EPA Regional Office provides assistance to the Environmental Unit (EU) set up by the incident commander. Scenario Part 14 The State Environmental Laboratory is overwhelmed with incident and routine samples and requests additional laboratory support.

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Laboratory coordination within the Incident Command System (ICS) OperationsLogisticsPlanningFinance MSL Environmental Unit Incident Commander (IC) MSL PRL ASR Transfer of Coordination Initial Coordination Structure Expanded Coordination Structure Laboratory Coordination

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 39 Week 3, Friday: Using the Laboratory Compendium, the EU has identified several WLA laboratories that could provide analytical support. The EU eventually obtains support from Blotter Laboratory (MSL) and Writesall Laboratory (MSL). 39 Scenario Part 15

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 40 Day 3, Friday: The Analytical Coordinator (EU) makes arrangements with the Writesall Laboratory (MSL) to receive and analyze samples. Samples are immediately shipped to the laboratory. Scenario Part 16

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 41 Week 3, Saturday: Samples shipped via priority overnight arrive at the Writesall Laboratory. The laboratory discovers there are several problems. Not all samples are listed on the chain-of-custody form and some samples exceed the method-specified sample shipping and storage temperatures. Scenario Part 17

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 42 Week 4 Monday: The local 70-bed Hueville hospital has only one bed left as many folks have been admitted due to complaints of stomach pains, severe diarrhea, fever, and listlessness. The Local Health Department contacts HWW to inform them of the illness and get information on their analytical results to determine if the outbreak is related to water contamination. Scenario Part 18 Sadly, one 18-month old baby has succumbed to dehydration while battling a severe case of diarrhea. At this point the cause is unknown.

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 43 Week 4: The County Public Health Laboratory (MSL) has completed their sample analyses and reported positive results for Cryptosporidium, potentially linking the illnesses to water contamination. The concentration of pesticides was low and risk was minimal. The laboratory would like to dispose of the remaining sample volumes. Scenario Part 19 CDC

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 44 The County Health Laboratory (MSL) has completed their analyses and reports. The laboratory would like to work out details of how they will be reimbursed for their services. Scenario Part 20

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 45 Hueville has initiated additional chlorination at their treatment plants and flushed their distribution systems. Additional testing finds no contamination. The incident is over, the ICS resources are demobilized, and the laboratories have reported all their data. Scenario Part 21

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 47 What new insights did you gain from our session? Based on this session, what actions do you plan on taking to refine your own plans, policies, or procedures? What did you find most useful about this session? Hot Wash

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 48 The WLA-RP provides guidance for large and small incidents for the following key areas: Roles and responsibilities Communications and logistics QA/QC Sample collection and transport Sample analysis Data review and reporting WLA-RP Highlights

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 49 Water Sector Tools The following are available to assist with laboratory response during a water contamination incident: WCIT Laboratory Compendium (CETL) SAM 2012 WARN Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants Reimbursement Tips for Emergency Laboratory Support WebEDR WLA Training Center Containment and Disposal Guide

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The Endless Storm: Tabletop Exercise Training Webcast 50 1.What worked well with this exercise? 2.How can we improve future exercises? Questions/Comments: Email: WLA@epa.govWLA@epa.gov ERLN/WLA Helpline: 703-818-4200 Wrap Up