MEWARN is a statewide Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) of utilities helping utilities to:

• Prepare for the next natural or man made emergency.
• Organize response according to established guidelines.
• Share personnel and equipment statewide.

The Mission of MEWARN

The mission of the MEWARN is to support and promote statewide emergency preparedness, disaster response and mutual aid for public and private water and wastewater utilities.

Purpose

MEWARN provides water and wastewater utilities with:

• A Mutual Aid Agreement and process for sharing emergency resources statewide.
• A mutual assistance program consistent with other statewide mutual aid and assistance programs and the National Incident Management System.
• The resources to respond and recover more quickly from a natural or man made disaster.
• A forum for developing and maintaining emergency contacts and relationships.

Participation

All public and private water and wastewater utilities may join MEWARN by signing and having your governing boards approve the Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement. This agreement allows members, at their own discretion, to coordinate response activities and share resources during emergencies.

Agreement

The Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement sets forth the procedures and standards for the administration of the MEWARN. All actions of MEWARN members are made in accordance with the articles of the MEWARN agreement.

Governance

MEWARN is governed by a Steering Committee made up of voting members from water and wastewater utilities across the state. The purpose of the Steering Committee is to provide organization, policy setting, communication and guidance in the structure, operation and promotion of the MEWARN. In addition, the Steering Committee develops, approves, sponsors and endorses specific emergency preparedness training for all MEWARN members.

The Steering Committee is comprised of voting members and associate (non-voting) members. Voting members represent utility organizations and consist of utility staff, district trustees or elected officials. Associate members are state government agencies and technical assistance providers. Associate members assist the MEWARN with advice, resources and coordination with regulatory agencies.

For more information, please contact a Steering Committee member. Go to the Related Links page for the current list of MEWARN Steering Committee Members with contact information and to view the Bylaws of the MEWARN Steering Committee.