Water Security Chief
Ministry: Agriculture · Emergency Function: Water Resource Management
Role Purpose
Supports the Ministry of Agriculture's responsibility for maintaining safe and sustainable water resources during disasters.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Help develop rainwater harvesting capability.
- Identify emergency water sources.
- Support water storage planning.
- Help maintain water purification equipment.
- Participate in emergency exercises.
During an Emergency
- Assist with water purification operations.
- Monitor emergency water resources.
- Support organized water distribution.
- Coordinate with Health & Human Services when water contamination threatens public health.
- Help prevent community dehydration when municipal water service is disrupted.
After an Emergency
- Assist with assessing water contamination.
- Help determine whether water sources remain safe.
- Support restoration of sustainable water access.
- Document lessons learned and preparedness gaps.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in water systems, plumbing, or filtration
- Knowledge of environmental science or public health
- Experience with water purification equipment
- Logistics and distribution skills
- Physical capability to support water operations
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.