Building Resilient Utilities Through Living Emergency Plans

At the AWWA ACE Convention in Denver, Angela Godwin sits down with Shawn Corrigan of Carollo to unpack the importance of emergency planning and resilience in the water industry. Corrigan explains how regulatory requirements serve as a critical starting point for utilities, but emphasizes the need to move beyond compliance toward true operational readiness. From scenario-based exercises to strengthening internal and external partnerships, he highlights practical ways utilities can test their plans, uncover vulnerabilities, and build confidence in crisis response. The conversation underscores one clear takeaway: emergency plans must be living, adaptable tools—not dusty binders on a shelf.