Flood and Disaster Related Information
contact their local health departments for more information and assistance.
Free Information Online
To aid those affected by disaster, the National Environmental Services Center offers numerous free and low-cost products to help individuals and communities learn more about emergency preparedness, emergency response, and potential health effects of water contamination. These documents can be viewed for free, or, you can order a hard-copy from our online order page using the product number.
Drinking Water Resources:
- Emergency Disinfection of Water Supplies [pdf 120KB]
Product # DWFSPE57 - free - Shock Chlorination of Wells and Springs [pdf 1.04MB]
Product # DWBLOM05 - free - Water for Emergency Use [pdf 279KB]
Product # DWFSPE204 - free - Water Testing [pdf 991KB]
Product # DWBLPE58 - free - Water Testing Scams [pdf 624KB]
Product # DWBLPE97 - free - Bacteriological Contamination of Drinking Water [pdf 1.55MB]
Product # DWFSPE140 - free - Mycobacterium: Drinking Water Fact Sheet [pdf 637KB]
Product # DWBLPE183 - free - Response Protocol Toolbox: Planning and responding to drinking water contamination threats and incidents [pdf 2.59MB]
Product # DWBLMG69 - free - Emergency Response Tabletop Excersises for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems
Product # WWCDTR09 - free
[this link opens a new browser into the EPA website]
Only available in hard copy at this time (order online):
- Emergency Response Planning Pack (ERPP)
Product # DWPKOM59 - free - Interpreting Drinking Water Quality Analysis: What do the numbers mean?
Product # DWBLPE112 - free
Wastewater Resources:
- How to Keep Your Water "Well" [pdf 596KB]
Product # SFPLNL30, price: $0.40 - Wastewater Treatment Protects Small Community Life, Health [pdf 211KB]
Product # SFPLNL06, price: $0.40 - Basic Wastewater Characteristics [pdf 281KB]
Product # SFPLNL11, price: $0.40 - Community-based Environmental Protection-A Resource Book for Protecting Ecosystems and Communities (Book on CD-Rom) [zip 1.68MB]
Product # GNBKGN12, price: $10.00
Training/Emergency Response Resources:
- Emergency Response Planning Resources for Small Water and Wastewater Utilities [pdf 2.52MB]
Product # TRBLGN25, price: $2.55 - Emergency Response Plan Guidance for Small and Medium Community Systems [pdf 7.46MB]
Product # TRBLGN26, price: $8.00
Only available in hard copy (order online):
- Due Diligence-Small Water System Security
Product # TRPMCD62, price: $32.00 - Preparing for the Unexpected: Security for Small Water Systems
Product # TRPMCD56, price: $39.80 - Protecting Your Community's Assets: A Guide for Small Wastewater Systems
Product # TRBKMG03, price: $15.00 - Protecting Your Community's Assets: A Guide for Small Wastewater Systems (CD-Rom Version)
Product # TRCDMG05, price: $10.00
The items and publications above are also available in hard copy. To order hardcopy publications or for help with your water and wastewater needs,
call (800) 624-8301, e-mail info@mail.nesc.wvu.edu, or fax to (304) 293-3161.
Links to Federal Agency Help
NESC also recommends the following information available from federal agencies:
From EPA: Suggested Post-hurricane Activities for Water and Wastewater Facilities
www.epa.gov/safewater/hurricane/post-hurricane.htm
EPA's Water Security Division developed this checklist to assist drinking water and wastewater facilities recover from hurricanes. Recognizing that water utilities will want to restore operations (e.g., regaining adequate pressure and disinfection) as quickly as possible, water facilities can refer to the listed steps in recovering from severe weather conditions.
From CDC: Drinking Water Safety After a Flood - A Prevention Guide to Promote Personal Health and Safety
www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/index.asp
During the flood and its aftermath, some basic practices will help protect your personal health and safety. The guide includes general disease and injury prevention guidelines to follow during and immediately after a flood and may vary slightly from state to state. If in doubt, contact your local or state health departments, which will issue health advisories or recommendations particular to local conditions.
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