SDWARN Alerts
Inventory request of available equipment, tools, personnel to add to the equipment tab of SDWARN
We have discussed for several years that we would like to update the equipment list on the SDWARN website. I am asking all members of SDWARN of equipment available for an emergency or other need of another member requesting aid from SDWARN. Also asking for tools and...
SDWARN 2025 annual meeting minutes
Here are the minutes of the SDWARN meeting held on January 15, 2025. Thank you Barbara Friedeman for taking the minutes. SDWARN WATER /WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK CALL TO ORDER The 16th annual meeting of the South Dakota Water and Wastewater Agency Response...
What is SDWARN?
SDWARN is a statewide Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) of utilities helping utilities to prepare for the next natural or human-caused emergency. Click here to learn more.
Why do we need SDWARN?
Water and wastewater systems provide our communities with a life-sustaining resource that is of vital importance to maintaining public health, sanitation and safety. When water and wastewater services are interrupted for extended periods of time, a community’s well-being quickly deteriorates, as evidenced by Hurricane Katrina. And without an adequate water supply, our communities are vulnerable to devastating fires. By restoring water and wastewater service in the most efficient manner possible, SDWARN provides renewed hope for fast recovery from such disasters.
How does SDWARN help?
SDWARN provides water and wastewater utilities with: A Mutual Aid Agreement and process for sharing emergency resources among water and wastewater agencies statewide. A mutual assistance program consistent with other statewide mutual aid and assistance programs and the National Incident Management System. The resources to respond and recover more quickly from a natural or human caused disaster. A forum for developing and maintaining emergency contacts and relationships.
Why Join SDWARN?
Who is more likely to have that specialized pump or valve your system needs to get back on line in a hurry? That’s right, another water or wastewater system. So join your peers in SDWARN and become part of the network dedicated to keeping our communities healthy, sanitary and safe.
Renewed hope
When water and wastewater service is restored, people have a renewed sense of hope that recovery is forthcoming!
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