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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the Golden Guardian 2008 program of emergency earthquake response planning for California. The hypothetical scenario included: 7.8 earthquake starting at Salton Sea and moving northwest for 200 miles along the San Andreas Fault, ending at Lake Hughes; intense shaking 10 miles in each direction from center of the fault; and, major damage to Southern California. Water and sewer issues are identified, along with elements of the CalWARN Mutual Aid program, including: state-wide assistance for water and wastewater agencies; 240 water/wastewater agencies are members out of 3,000 water agencies; 38 states have mutual aid agreements; and, an operational plan is in place to help guide agencies in an emergency.