Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

I. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S DIRECTIVE
Water and wastewater systems are classified by the federal government as “critical infrastructure.” As the
largest water and wastewater service provider for the residents and businesses in Horry County, South
Carolina, GSWSA has the obligation to plan, prepare for, and respond effectively to a variety of potential
emergency situations.
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority (GSWSA) employees and departments are directed and expected to
become and remain familiar with all applicable provisions of this Emergency Management Plan, and to
support and participate in applicable emergency management training, drills, and exercises.
Employees and departments are also directed and expected to use applicable provisions of this Emergency
Management Plan when preparing for and/or responding to emergency situations affecting GSWSA
employees, facilities, or customers.
Thorough planning, effective preparation, SAFE, and timely response to emergencies must be the
goal of every department and every employee.
The primary goal of this Emergency Management Plan is to provide a foundation upon which these planning,
preparation, response and recovery activities and capabilities can be developed, maintained, and improved.
While this plan is quite comprehensive, no single plan or manual can possibly address and fully detail every
potential situation. The intent is for this Emergency Management Plan to be the “core” plan; however, it must
link with and be coordinated with other plans and procedures as appropriate.
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Fred R. Richardson, Chief Executive Officer
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority 3 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS
Emergency Management Plan SECURITY SENSITIVE
June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE