by Portable Pipeline System
Utility Emergency Response with Isaac Alatorre is an informative and educational program for those in the utility and liquid management industry. Join Portable Pipeline Advisor and Host Isaac Alatorre and Co Host James Wollbrinck as they explore all things utility industry, and emergency preparedness. Meet Your Host: Isaac Alatorre | Emergency Pipeline Advisor | Portable Pipeline Systems Isaac Alatorre has over 15 years of experience in the emergency pipeline and safety industry. He has collaborated with numerous cities, water and wastewater districts, and water companies to advise on emergency preparedness for water, wastewater, and floods. His expertise includes the use of lay-flat hoses and emergency trailers for utilities and related industries. Portable Pipeline Systems (PPS) has been assisting utilities for over 20 years in developing plans for both emergency and planned pipeline situations. Isaac serves as the Chair of the Security and Emergency Management Committee for the California-Nevada section and is a graduate of UC Irvine. He also spent five years as an ambassador for the Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation, an organization that bridges private companies with public agencies during emergencies. In his free time, Isaac enjoys whiskey, music, sports, scuba diving, and visiting steakhouses. Meet Your Co Host: James Wollbrinck | Director and Principal of METISIS LLC James (Jim) Wollbrinck is the Managing Director and Principal of METISIS LLC in San Jose, CA. With 35 years of experience in the water industry, he has developed key programs and partnerships in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, and Physical Security Operations for San Jose Water Co. He has also led company and employee preparedness programs, focusing on Gap Analysis and Business Continuity. Jim is actively involved in several organizations supporting emergency preparedness and security in the water sector. He is a former member of the National Water Sector Coordinating Council and NAWC’s Safety, Security & Environmental Committee, a past Trustee for the CA/NV Section of AWWA, and the State President of CalWARN. He also serves as the 1st VP for the Santa Clara FireSafe Council. His recent efforts include improving the leadership structure and web presence for CalWARN and planning for emergency fuel needs at various levels. Jim holds a B.S. in Applied Economics from USF, a Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator Certification, and is an expert in the Good to Great Management Method.
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April 21, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Are you a utility wanting to improve your wildfire response strategies? In this episode, Isaac Alatorre breaks down the biggest lessons from the AWWA Cal Nevada Section conference — all about strengthening wildfire response for utilities.</p> <p dir="ltr">Learn how smaller utilities can overcome big challenges, why local mutual aid matters, how to mobilize resources fast, and what new EV legislation could mean for the industry. Plus, find out why standardizing equipment and building local partnerships are key to success.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you’re in utilities and want practical wildfire strategies, this one's for you!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>What You’ll Learn In This Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Plan early and mobilize resources ahead of time.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strong local mutual aid is critical for quick response.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Small utilities face challenges with limited resources and aging infrastructure.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">New EV rules may force utilities to invest in dual fleets and chargers.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Standardizing equipment helps speed up emergency response.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <h4 class="has-medium-font-size"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About Isaac Alatorre</strong>:</span></h4> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chairman & Emergency Pipeline Advisor for Water, Wastewater, and Flood Management.</p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">A UC Irvine graduate and beginning his career in safety and emergency supplies, Isaac was trained by David Jackson on all things related to PPS. With the help of his predecessor, he has updated PPS in regard to technology and processes. He believes that PPS has just started to make an impact.</p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PPS has usually been a West Coast company, but now Isaac believes that PPS can help utilities across the globe with PPS many applications. Not only with pipelines but with emergency response awareness as a whole. He enjoys sports, whiskey, and food.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Meet Your Co Host: James Wollbrinck | Director and Principal of METISIS LLC</strong><br /> James (Jim) Wollbrinck is the Managing Director and Principal of METISIS LLC in San Jose, CA. With 35 years of experience in the water industry, he has developed key programs and partnerships in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, and Physical Security Operations for San Jose Water Co. He has also led company and employee preparedness programs, focusing on Gap Analysis and Business Continuity.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: <a href="https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMFL0">Simplified Impact</a></strong></p> <p> </p>
February 11, 2025
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac Alatorre is joined by Joe Abrams from ACS to explore the critical role of technology in utility emergency response and how it enhances disaster preparedness and crisis management. This episode places particular emphasis on how interlocal agreements and innovative technologies are utilized to streamline communication and disaster response strategies for utilities across Texas and California. Joe presents a detailed account of ACS's origin and evolution, revealing the significant impact of structured emergency communication systems and automated solutions in enhancing operational resilience and responsiveness.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Also in this episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The use of customer databases for accurate emergency communication, as implemented by SFPUC, exemplifies successful cross-departmental integration.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">ACS's focus on technology aids rural communities in effective communication and resource management.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Partnerships and technological implementations across the utility sector in California showcase broad potential for nationwide adoption.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 class="has-medium-font-size"> </h4> <h4 class="has-medium-font-size"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About Isaac Alatorre</strong>:</span></h4> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chairman & Emergency Pipeline Advisor for Water, Wastewater, and Flood Management.</p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">A UC Irvine graduate and beginning his career in safety and emergency supplies, Isaac was trained by David Jackson on all things related to PPS. With the help of his predecessor, he has updated PPS in regard to technology and processes. He believes that PPS has just started to make an impact.</p> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PPS has usually been a West Coast company, but now Isaac believes that PPS can help utilities across the globe with PPS many applications. Not only with pipelines but with emergency response awareness as a whole. He enjoys sports, whiskey, and food.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Meet Your Co Host: James Wollbrinck | Director and Principal of METISIS LLC</strong><br /> James (Jim) Wollbrinck is the Managing Director and Principal of METISIS LLC in San Jose, CA. With 35 years of experience in the water industry, he has developed key programs and partnerships in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, and Physical Security Operations for San Jose Water Co. He has also led company and employee preparedness programs, focusing on Gap Analysis and Business Continuity.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: <a href="https://hubs.ly/Q02vvMFL0">Simplified Impact</a></strong></p>
January 10, 2025
Isaac Alatorre and Jim Wollbrinck explore how Komodo Fire Systems' innovative eco-friendly retardants offer superior fire prevention and suppression capabilities for critical infrastructure.
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