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West Virginia utility responds to the storm of the century
Author(s) -
McIntyre Jeffrey L.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.5942/jawwa.2013.105.0010
Subject(s) - american west , storm , west virginia , emergency response , disaster response , value (mathematics) , geography , history , archaeology , political science , emergency management , law , meteorology , ethnology , medicine , computer science , medical emergency , machine learning
A recounting of the challenges and successes of West Virginia American Water's response to a rare “derecho,” or superstorm in June 2012 underscores the need for detailed emergency response planning and the value of a dedicated and well‐trained team.