How the Montecito Sanitary District Survived a Natural Disaster

Thursday, April 11

8:50 AM - 9:40 AM

Location: Primrose B, Palm Springs Convention Center

CWEA: 1 Contact Hour

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Practice Area: Collection Systems, Engineering & Research, All

This presentation will focus on how the Montecito Sanitary District responded to a Natural disaster to repair and serve the community. I will discuss the District’s immediate response with personnel and equipment, damage assessment and repair. Also share our lessons learned in preparation for the next disaster.

Learner Outcomes:

Identify the importance of knowing your Collection System, manhole locations, easements and flow diversions.
Identify the importance of preparing for a wet weather event.
Identify the importance of building and establishing professional relationships with contractors, engineers and vendors.

Level: Intermediate; working knowledge of subject matter / journeyman level staff

Primary Speaker(s)

Alex Alonzo

Operations Manager
Montecito Sanitary District
Santa Barbara, CA

Track Facilitator(s)

Chris Newton

Collection System Supervisor
South Coast Water District
Laguna Beach, CA