Author name: Alan Amayo

In resilience planning, “backup power” is often discussed in broad terms. But for critical infrastructure, the standard is far more specific:  Can operations continue for at least 48 hours without grid support?  In Texas, that question is no longer theoretical. It reflects the reality of extended outages and the conditions communities increasingly face.  48-hour resilience is not a feature—it’s a designed […]

For decades, resilience strategies have been built around individual facilities:  These efforts are necessary—but they are no longer sufficient.   Recent events have made one issue clear: protecting a single asset does not protect the community around it.  Where the Current Model Falls Short  Across Texas, resilience investments have often been made at the site level. As

Power outages are often viewed as an inconvenience—but for water systems serving growing communities, they can quickly escalate into public health emergencies. For Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), city operators and critical facilities heads, maintaining power is directly tied to maintaining safe, reliable water service—and managing risk before disruptions occur.  When Power Fails, Water Systems Follow