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Review of Water Emergency Notification Procedures

Original title: Council President Brenda Jones submitting memorandum relative to Great Lakes Water Authority and Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s Emergency Notification Protocol. (REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-13-17)

March 13, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This review determines how and when residents are alerted to water-related emergencies, directly impacting the communication process for public health and safety incidents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Detroit residents

Residents receive emergency notifications regarding water service and safety from the mentioned agencies.

Great Lakes Water Authority

The agency is subject to a review of its emergency communication procedures.

Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

The department is subject to a review of its emergency communication procedures.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Council President Brenda Jones has requested a review of the s used by the Great Lakes Water Authority and the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. The matter has been referred to the Public Health and Safety for further consideration.

Key Facts

Council President Brenda Jones submitted a memorandum regarding emergency notification protocols for water services.
The memorandum concerns the Great Lakes Water Authority and the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.
The item was referred to the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee on March 13, 2017.
The file number for this communication is 15-5786.
The item was officially introduced on April 28, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this memorandum?

It initiates a formal review of the s used by the Great Lakes Water Authority and the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.

Who is reviewing this proposal?

The Public Health and Safety is responsible for reviewing the memorandum.

Why It Matters

This review determines how and when residents are alerted to water-related emergencies, directly impacting the communication process for public health and safety incidents.

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Discoveries

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Emergency Protocol Oversight

The council is exercising oversight on the communication standards of regional water authorities.

Great Lakes Water Authority Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

Connected Entities

organizationDetroit Water and Sewerage Department“Local water department subject to the notification protocol review.”Map →

personBrenda Jones“Council President who submitted the memorandum.”Map →

organizationPublic Health & Safety Standing Committee“Committee assigned to review the memorandum.”Map →

organizationGreat Lakes Water Authority“Regional water provider subject to the notification protocol review.”Map →

Sources

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