Imass
Launch System to aid Water Utilities Plan Effective
Response to Emergencies.
OASIS
- the Online Alternative
Supply
Information System - has been developed to assist in reacting to planned/small scale events or producing fully documented Local Response Plans.
This will also help the utility companies to meet their responsibilities under SEMD (Security and Emergency Measures Direction) or complement their existing plan structure by filling any gaps that may exist.
OASIS is split into a number of modules:
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Contingency Planning
- using GIS, this module pre-plans alternative supply locations, refill points, refill hubs ,logistics centres, distribution points and DMAs (District Metering Areas), and is capable of telling the incident manager what volume of alternative supply is required.
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Resource Register
- this will contain details of the assets that are available for deployment to the affected area. Tanks, tankers and bowsers as well as bottled water stocks will be registered on the interactive database. Details of the location and preparedness/availability of any required equipment is accessible via a secure login.
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Incident Management
- a module which provides a clear definition of the extent of any incident, plus detailed planning data relating to the deployment of resources, together with the management of bulletins and
FAQs.
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Network Improvements
- the communication of network improvement schemes and planned interruptions to OASIS will ensure the smooth transition from mains to alternative supply, minimising any inconvenience to customers.
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Communication Interfaces
- customers will be able to access accurate, real time information regarding the deployment of alternative supplies (bottled water, static tanks and bowsers), as will call centres and Gold/Silver Command.
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Administration
- this module enables the administration of users and users rights, together with providing pre-defined FAQs and the individual configuration of each service provider.
Richard Connor from Water Direct says: “This is the first package that not only helps plan for an incident, but also pulls together all of the facets required to deploy to, and fully manage an event, while all the time providing up-to-date information to all stakeholders.”
Dave Curry from Imass, the market leader in bespoke utility software, says: “We are very excited about this product. The combination of GIS and web-services technology means that OASIS will give everyone involved in an incident a consistent picture of what is going on in real-time, including continuous advice for
customers.
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Notes to editors
Imass is widely respected in its chosen markets as a company that provides high quality, practical integrated IT solutions. The Imass approach is to implement cost effective technologies to properly trained users, giving the right information to the right people at the right time. Geographically the company’s focus is the UK but it also has major clients in Europe.
Water Direct is the trading name of Stourbridge Water Direct Ltd and operates from facilities in Colchester, Derby, and Surrey. It is the leading provider of a 'one call' comprehensive solution to any water interruption event for water utilities and end users alike. The company offers managed contracts for a pre-planned service with alternative supply asset management. This often incorporates rapid response capability for emergency support, 24/7/365.
For further press information, please contact:
Dave Curry, Imass – tel: 0191 213 5555 and dave.curry@imass.co.uk
Richard Connor, Water Direct – tel: 01787 223345 and richardconnor@water-direct.co.uk
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