April 1, 2020 - In This Issue:
In Memoriam - Dennis F. Koehler 
It is with a sad heart we share the news of one of our own dear members passing from complications from COVID-19. Dennis was one of the first employees at D&B Engineering. He was very active both locally and in the State Association holding several leadership positions including Long Island Chapter Chair and Chapter Representative. Dennis was a regular attendee at NYWEA events and was a true gentleman, always so thoughtful and considerate when he called the office. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, his co-workers and friends. Cards may be sent to his wife Susan Koehler at 37 Meyer Lane, Medford, NY 11763.

Click here to view Dennis' complete obituary.
NYWARN Representatives Needed
NYWARN is a statewide Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) designed to provide utility-to-utility response during an emergency. The NYWARN program provides its member utilities with emergency planning and response and recovery information before, during and after an emergency. 
 
There are five geographical regions for NYWARN and we are looking for utility leaders in the  Western, Central, and Capital regions of the state. Please contact Patricia Cerro-Reehil at   pcr@nywea.org   if you are interested in helping out.
Sources for Safety Supplies
NYWEA has partnered with NYSAWWA and the NY Rural Water Association through NYWARN to help identify sources for supplies:

Hand Sanitizer:
Black Button Distilling (Rochester area)
Greenhook Ginsmith (Metro area)
Waterman's Distillery (Southern Tier)
NYWEA - Perspective on COVID-19
There are several upcoming training events in the future that will need to be postponed due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. NYWEA staff in concert with WEF are closely monitoring information on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). To ensure the safety of NYWEA members and comport with the Governor's mandates, there are a few events that will either be cancelled or postponed. Please check the NYWEA website for specific updates on events.  
 
At this juncture (and we are looking at this on a daily basis), the Spring Technical Conference scheduled for June 8-10 is still scheduled to take place. 
 
For more information on COVID-19 and the Water Resource Recovery process visit  www.wef.org.
AWWA Free Webinars:  Communication Challenges During COVID-19 
Given the tremendous need for COVID-19 information and guidance, AWWA is now offering its upcoming COVID-19 webinars free of charge to both members and non-members. 
Note: Due to high demand, please register early!

Be a Trusted Source: How to Handle Communication Challenges During COVID-19
Friday, April 3, 11:00 am-12:30 pm MDT
The coronavirus pandemic has created unique communication challenges for water professionals. Learn the risk communication best practices that can position you as a reassuring voice for employees, leadership and customers navigating this evolving landscape.

Legal Aspects of COVID-19 for Water Utilities
Monday, April 6, 11:00 am-12:30 pm MDT, FREE
What unexpected legal challenges could your utility face from COVID-19? Join our webinar for the latest on the growing legal issues surrounding the pandemic. 

Utility Actions to Sustain Operations During COVID-19
Free Webinar Recording
Discover the best practices that utilities have implemented around workforce issues, facility access and supply chain conditions.  
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For more COVID-19 resources from AWWA, click here.


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