AWWA WSC63706

This paper summarizes the strategies that Headquarters (HQ) Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) has developed to overcome the unique challenges in planning, scheduling, and executing drinking water tabletop exercises at multiple Air Force installations. These strategies include: integrating drinking water scenarios into existing exercises that the installation is required to perform; developing strong justifications for adding stand-alone drinking water exercises; using subject matter experts to help develop, conduct, and assess more complex drinking water scenarios; and, participating in drinking water exercises with off-base organizations. HQ ACC is using these strategies to help their installations improve their ability to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the effects of emergencies affecting the water system. Includes 7 references.