Emergency Response Forum 2027

Water & Wastewater Emergency Response Forum

Preparing for Emergencies. Strengthening Resilience. Protecting Communities.

Effective emergency preparedness is essential to protecting public health, maintaining critical infrastructure, and ensuring the continued delivery of safe drinking water and wastewater services.

This two-day forum will bring together water and wastewater professionals to strengthen emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. Participants will explore the development, review, and updating of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), with an emphasis on creating practical, actionable plans that address today's evolving threats and challenges.Topics will include cybersecurity preparedness, risk and vulnerability assessments, emergency communications, incident response coordination, infrastructure protection, and strategies for maintaining essential operations during emergencies.

Through expert presentations, practical guidance, and collaborative discussions, attendees will gain valuable tools and resources to evaluate their systems' readiness, identify potential gaps, and strengthen their ability to respond effectively to emergencies.Whether developing a new Emergency Response Plan or updating an existing one, this forum will provide water and wastewater professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to build more resilient systems and better protect the communities they serve.