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Michelle Smith May 9, 2019 Page 5 5. Contingency Planning for Emergency Conditions The contingency planning aspects of the wellhead protection rule (327 IAC 8-4.1-8(5)) focus on five primary components: 1) training of local emergency responders, 2) description of the utility's response to contamination, 3) coordination with local emergency responders, 4) identification of alternate sources of water, and 5) notification of critical water users. These basic components are also necessary in the system's overall emergency response plan. To address the 5-year update requirements, we will review the South Bend contingency plan, overall emergency response plan, and vulnerability assessment. We will work with your LPT and appropriate local responders to compile an update to the wellhead protection contingency plan, including: a. Discuss any changes in procedures to be used in emergency response to leaks, spills, or illegal discharges b. Document information provided to local responders, including: i. Wellhead protection area boundaries ii. Names of system operators and other contacts in case of an emergency iii. 24-hour telephone numbers for emergency responders, hospital, and water supply owner/operator c. Document previous local responder training(s), and, if necessary, assist in facilitating a responder training session. 6. Local Planning Team Support American Structurepoint staff will assist the City of South Bend in leading a meeting with the local planning team. In this, we will assist in leading and initiating relevant discussions and needs for the wellhead protection group. We will prepare an updated list of LPT members, meeting agendas and minutes from current and past meetings, and incorporate this information into the 5-year update submittal. 7. Public Outreach and Education American Structurepoint staff will assist South Bend in creating a useful public outreach pamphlet or informational insert that can be used for citizen awareness of drinking water well protection. 8. Prepare the IDEM Phase II Five -Year Update Survey (form 53796) American Structurepoint will complete the IDEM Phase II 5-Year Update Survey form and assemble all necessary supporting documentation. We will provide a draft copy of the form and supporting documentation to South Bend for review and comment, make revisions as needed, and submit the documentation to IDEM for review. Throughout the IDEM review process, we will assist South Bend in responding to reviewer questions and comments, as needed.