Drinking water disruption: emergency water supply and clear instructions
Without drinking water, the healthcare sector and households quickly run into difficulties. CrisisRadar helps water companies and local authorities to prioritise vulnerable groups and to communicate clearly about emergency water supplies.
What happens
A burst pipe has cut off the drinking water supply to tens of thousands of households. Several local authorities are without water. Hospitals have had to suspend dialysis, care homes are facing hygiene issues, and families with babies have no clean water. The fire service is organising water deliveries using tankers, and vulnerable groups are being identified so they can be prioritised. Residents and care homes need to know within a short space of time where emergency water supplies are available, how to use water sparingly, and where they can seek medical assistance.
From alert to clear communication
Medical groups first
Give priority for emergency water supplies to dialysis centres, hospitals and families with babies.
Managing emergency water supplies
Coordinate tankers and distribution points and share the locations straight away.
Clear instructions
Communicate advice on water conservation, repairs and cooking via all channels.
Who collaborates in this scenario
CrisisRadar brings all the parties involved into line, with a single shared situational picture.
- Providing water quickly to medically vulnerable groups
- Emergency water supplies and distribution points communicated in good time
- Residents have been clearly informed about using water sparingly
- Water company, local authority and emergency services on the same page
Well prepared for this scenario?
In a short demo we show you how CrisisRadar helps, from preparation to the first minute of the crisis.