Based on four other models, CalWARN, TxWARN, LaWarn and FlaWARN, KyWARN is designed to provide a utility to utility response during an emergency.

Our mission is to support and promote statewide emergency preparedness, disaster response, and mutual assistance matters for public and private water and wastewater utilities.

The KyWARN Web site does this by providing its members with emergency planning, response and recovery information before, during and after an emergency. As the nationwide WARN system expands, it will become easier to provide mutual aid to other states as needed.

The core of the KyWARN Web site is its emergency equipment database that matches utility resources to a member's needs during an emergency. A member can locate emergency equipment (pumps, generators, chlorinators, evacuators, etc.) and trained personnel (eg. treatment plant operators) that they may need in an emergency.

The KyWARN program provides its member utilities with:

• A standard omnibus mutual assistance agreement and process for sharing emergency resources among members statewide.
• The resources to respond and recover more quickly from a disaster.
• A mutual assistance program consistent with other statewide mutual aid programs.
• A forum for developing and maintaining emergency contacts and relationships.
• New ideas from lessons learned in disasters.

There are two sides to this Web site. The public side is open to anyone to view. This side gives you basic information about KyWARN and how to join.

The second side, the resource database, is only open to members who have signed the agreement, and it is free!

Please take a moment to explore our Web site!

KY WARN Informational Brochure