DDSD Mission Critical Systems DDSD has identified that in the event of an automated OSIS system failure due to Year 2000 deficiencies, the following functions would be the most critical loss to the Developmental Disabilities Services Division and have the most critical need for a contingency plan. Even though they have back up electrical systems the loss of water and Natural Gas would have an immediate negative impact. The problems of non-potable water has been solved. They are currently up-dating existing evacuation plans.
All institutions have back-up power supplies to compensate for loss of electricity.
These systems can provide for all needs for a period of up to a month or more. Cooking can be done on the 2 or 3 electrical stoves located at each facility. Using portable electric heaters can compensate for loss of heating. All facilities have extra blankets stored for emergencies. Medically fragile clients may have to be moved to appropriate facilities outside the impact area.