Sunnyslope's service area, and the whole Hollister region sit right between the Calaveras Fault and the San Andreas Fault. As such, we are at a high risk for earthquakes. Earthquakes can be especially damaging to a water or sewer system since so many of our facilities are buried and vulnerable to earth movement. Therefore, Sunnyslope has developed a specific plan for dealing with earthquake…

A water main break can be very dangerous. It can quickly flood a street or property, create a massive and unstable hole, and potentially contaminate the drinking water in that area. For this reason, Sunnyslope staff are on call 24/7 to respond to and fix any main breaks or water leaks. To minimize the danger to our community, we follow this Emergency Water Main Break Response Plan.

In California, droughts are fairly common and it is vital that we are prepared for water shortages. Sunnyslope gets a large portion of our water imported from the San Luis Reservoir and the Central Valley Project. In drought years this supply can be substantially reduced. To plan for this type of scenario, Sunnyslope has formed a Water Shortage Contingency Plan. This is one chapter in the larger…

Sunnyslope is closely participating with San Benito County for the update of their Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan considers various natural and man-made disasters and the specific responses to these emergencies to protect public safety. It also evaluates different strategies to prevent, reduce, or mitigate the impacts of these incidents on the community. The goal is to establish strong…