Procedure addresses situations involving loss of water, power or other utility. Procedure should also be used in event of discovery of gas leak, exposed electrical line, or break in sewer lines.
- If a water or electrical line is broken, efforts are made to turn off water or power to the affected area and to notify OPERATIONS/LOGISTICS LEAD.
- Upon notice of loss of utilities, INCIDENT COMMANDER initiates appropriate immediate response actions, which may include SHELTER-IN-PLACE, or EVACUATE building.
- OPERATIONS/LOGISTICS LEAD will contact affected utility companies to determine whether their assistance is required and potential length of time service will be interrupted.
- OPERATIONS/LOGISTICS LEAD notifies INCIDENT COMMANDER of loss of utility service.
As needed, emergency supplies are utilized to compensate for loss of a utility.
(Refer to UTILITIES/KNOX BOX MAPS)