This tool highlights some of the impacts of a water interruption and poses questions to ask to help you prepare for an interruption. Additionally, it provides some information on existing resources that can help you develop and implement your preparedness strategy, including information related to the Joint Commission Emergency Management Standards for hospitals to have a plan to respond to a 96-hour disruption of service for all utilities, including water and wastewater services.

• Download the “Planning for Water Supply Interruptions: A Guide for Hospitals” tool