AQUA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION: RESPONSE, RECOVERY LESSONS LEARNED IN THE BASTROP TEXAS WILDFIRE

摘要

On a blistering hot Sunday afternoon during the most formidable drought in Texas history, a wildfire broke out in the worst possible place in central Texas. It was the biggest wildfire in Texas history and scared even the most seasoned wildfire fighters who came from places as far away as California. The Texas Governor described it as “the most wicked” wildfire he had ever seen.” Blown up with 40 mph winds, the fire consumed almost the entire Lost Pines State Park, 1600 family homes, and 55 square miles of hundred year old loblolly pines. Aqua Water Supply Corporation lost some or all pressure in seventy percent of its 1000 square mile service area. Learn how Aqua prepared for such an emergency, how it responded during the crisis, the specific steps it took towards recovery, and the lessons learned from this disaster. The company went from gray ashes to blue water in less than ten days.