Disaster preparedness: public water systems.
- Requires large public water systems to enhance their disaster preparedness plans with specific operational details.
- Mandates water systems to submit emergency response assessments to the Legislature within 6 months of disasters.
- Requires backup power solutions including onsite and portable generators for emergency operations.
- Establishes coordination between water systems and emergency services for comprehensive disaster planning.
Assembly Member Hart's proposal to modify California's disaster preparedness requirements focuses on public water systems' emergency planning and response capabilities. The legislation refines existing requirements for water systems serving 10,000 or more connections, specifying additional elements that must be addressed in their disaster preparedness plans.
Under the proposed changes, water systems must examine pumping station and distribution facility operations during emergencies, water pressure management at both pumping stations and hydrants, water reserve levels, and alternative power sources including onsite and portable generators. The bill maintains current requirements for these systems to coordinate planning with local fire departments and the Office of Emergency Services, as well as submit post-emergency assessments to the Legislature within six months of declared emergencies.
The Office of Emergency Services retains its role in establishing emergency response and recovery plans, including mutual aid arrangements, in partnership with qualifying water systems. The legislation preserves the definition of public water systems as outlined in the Health and Safety Code, maintaining consistency with existing regulatory frameworks.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Gregg HartD Assembly Member | Bill Author |  Not Contacted |
- Requires large public water systems to enhance their disaster preparedness plans with specific operational details.
- Mandates water systems to submit emergency response assessments to the Legislature within 6 months of disasters.
- Requires backup power solutions including onsite and portable generators for emergency operations.
- Establishes coordination between water systems and emergency services for comprehensive disaster planning.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Hart's proposal to modify California's disaster preparedness requirements focuses on public water systems' emergency planning and response capabilities. The legislation refines existing requirements for water systems serving 10,000 or more connections, specifying additional elements that must be addressed in their disaster preparedness plans.
Under the proposed changes, water systems must examine pumping station and distribution facility operations during emergencies, water pressure management at both pumping stations and hydrants, water reserve levels, and alternative power sources including onsite and portable generators. The bill maintains current requirements for these systems to coordinate planning with local fire departments and the Office of Emergency Services, as well as submit post-emergency assessments to the Legislature within six months of declared emergencies.
The Office of Emergency Services retains its role in establishing emergency response and recovery plans, including mutual aid arrangements, in partnership with qualifying water systems. The legislation preserves the definition of public water systems as outlined in the Health and Safety Code, maintaining consistency with existing regulatory frameworks.
Latest Voting History
Gregg HartD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted |