Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

INCIDENT SUPPORT FUNCTION 23
FACILITY LOCATES
(ISF-23)
2.5. Facility Locates
PRIMARY:
SUPPORT:
Inspections
Engineering
Taps & Repairs
Water Distribution
Wastewater Collections
2.5.1. INTRODUCTION
For the purposes of this ISF, Facility Locates refers to the physical locating and staking or
marking of lines, valves, and other facilities necessary to assist in restoring the system to
normal operations.
2.5.2. MISSION
To utilize all available resources in locating and marking GSWSA facilities to assist both
GSWSA emergency response actions and in support of other utility providers.
2.5.3. CONCEPT of OPERATIONS
The Inspections Department has overall responsibility for the locate function.
2.5.4. RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparedness / Mitigation
Ensure all primary and support personnel are familiar with their duties and responsibilities
under this plan.
Coordinate with potential support departments, to pre-plan tentative roles and responsibilities.
Response
Obtain briefing and receive instructions from appropriate Incident Command Staff.
Coordinate emergency response actions with ISF-10 Water Distribution, ISF-12 Wastewater
Collections, and ISF-24 Facility Repairs
Implement strategies and action plans as directed by appropriate ICS staff.
Recovery
Continue facility locate functions as required by the incident.
Ensure discrepancies found on system maps, or physical changes made in the distribution
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority 76 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS
Emergency Management Plan SECURITY SENSITIVE
June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE