U.S. EPA will host the first of four events in its Water and Energy Nexus in Disasters Webinar Series on January 22, 2014. The webinar will feature two water utility speakers who will share their perspectives and experiences with backup generators, covering such topics as: sizing; maintenance; and fuel storage and delivery. They will also share their lessons learned from significant storm events that impacted their facilities, such as Superstorm Sandy. Register here.

Speakers:

Frank Bennett is the Stafford County (Virginia) Utilities Facility Maintenance Manager.  He oversees the water booster pump stations, water tanks, and waste water lift stations.  He has been trained in Power Generation and Distribution, Automation and Controls, SCADA, Pumps, and System Hydraulics.

Robert Fullagar is the Director of Distribution at Middlesex Water Company (MWC) in New Jersey. He oversees the emergency operations and business continuity planning, preparation and response activities for MWC and subsidiaries.  He has been trained in ICS, NIMS and has received a Professional Development Series Certificate from FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute.