Bill > AB2013

This bill requires water suppliers serving over 100 customers in areas designated as moderate, high, or very high fire hazard severity zones to create an emergency preparedness plan. These zones are identified by the State Fire Marshal based on the expected severity of fire hazards. The plan must outline how the water supplier will respond to emergencies like red flag warnings, extreme weather, or major power outages that could disrupt water service. Key components of the plan include assessing the minimum water tank levels needed to maintain customer service and support firefighting, determining the necessary number and types of water pumps, including those with backup power, identifying alternative water sources, and detailing critical infrastructure like pipelines and tanks, specifying which are or need to be "fire hardened" to withstand fires. Water suppliers are encouraged to coordinate their plans with county officials and must review and update their plans at least every three years. If a water supplier already submits an emergency response plan to the Public Utilities Commission, this new preparedness plan can be included in that existing submission.

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