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Drought: Helpful Tools & Resources

2014 Water Shortage Preparedness Survey Results Report

Water shortage response planning is an important responsibility, and response programs are effective when public water systems have demand-reduction strategies in place before severe shortages occur. 

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Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals

Provides information on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a water supply interruption; developed jointly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Water Works Association (AWWA).

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Planning for an Emergency Drinking Water Supply

Reviews the roles and responsibilities among various levels of government and essential planning steps; developed jointly by EPA and AWWA

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Hospital & Water Sector Interdependency Summit

Addresses drinking water and waste water safety, security, and preparedness; collaborative project between the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council & U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5

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Evanston Water Emergency Roundtable Summary Report

Demonstrates the importance of increased awareness of resilient water systems as a result of a water emergency in Evanston, Illinois