SoonerWARN

News & Resources

Download a PowerPoint presentation on SoonerWARN (1Mb PPT)

View the SoonerWARN Brochure (PDF)

Tutorial: How To Use SoonerWARN (PDF)

EPA WARN Fact Sheet (PDF)

AWWA WARN Fact Sheet (PDF)

Helpful Links

Water Security Websites:

• Water Sector Critical Infrastructure Protection Plan
• Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Security
• EPA Water Security Tools
• Small Public Water Systems Capacity Development

General Emergency Information Websites:

• FEMA Public Assistance
• FEMA reimbursement rates
• National Incident Management System Information
• NOAA (National Weather Service) Storm Prediction Center

Federal Government Websites:

• EPA
• EPA Water Department
• FEMA
• US Department of Homeland Security

Steering Committee Organization Websites:

• Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
• Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
• Oklahoma Municipal League (OML)
• Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils (OARCOG)
• Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA)
• Oklahoma Water Environment Association (OWEA)

Other WARNs:

• American Water Works Association -- A website with information about WARN systems and links to other state WARN websites
• An article about FlaWARN has been published in the Spring 2005 edition of the Floridan (PDF) (DEP's Drinking Water newsletter)
• Oct 2007 Press Release about Nevada's WARN

Current Projects

Current SoonerWARN projects in progress include:

• A website including emergency contact information, as well as a resource exchange for member utilities
• A Mutual Aid Agreement to facilitate assistance activities for private utilities not covered by Oklahoma MAL
• Coordinated press response to security related events/emergencies
• Access to vulnerability assessment tools

The goal of the current SoonerWARN membership is to provide services to member utilities and encourage more participation across the state. SoonerWARN seeks to assist its members with the following issues:

• Recovery coordination
• Resource inventory and availability status
• Information exchange
• Preparation protocols
• Emergency Response Plan updates and checklists
• Updated best management practices reference library
• Up-to-date status reports
• Pertinent legislation briefings