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Division of Security and SafetyThe requirements of Public Law 107-188, June 12,2002 titled "Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (a.k.a. Bioterrorism Act)" are managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The public law required water utilities to perform a vulnerability assessment of drinking water facilities and then to prepare an emergency response plan, results of both to be filed with the EPA. The City’s Vulnerability Assessment identified needs for enhanced security
measures. The City established the Division of Security and Safety whose mission
is to provide a secure and safe working environment for all DWM employees,
protect the drinking water source, treatment, storage and distribution facilities,
protect the environment through secure and safe reclamation facilities and
plan for rapid, effective emergency response to industrial accidents, man-made
or natural catastrophes including contamination and attack. This mission also
includes planning and implementation of the mandates of Public Law 107, including
vulnerability assessments, corrective action and emergency response planning. The
Division is also responsible for strategic planning for security issues and
capital financing of recommended improvements, and other projects designed
to empower the citizens of Atlanta, water consumers, to participate in the
protection of assets located within neighborhoods. This mission is consistent
with EPA guidelines on water security.
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