; (II) managerial and financial operations with the effort to enhance the long-term sustainability of rural water and wastewater systems, including partnerships, consolidation, and regionalization; (III) physical operation and maintenance of rural water and wastewater infrastructure; (IV) water treatment; (V) regulatory compliance; (VI) facility security; (VII) loan application and reporting; (VIII) cybersecurity; or (IX) other areas the Secretary deems appropriate; (ii) disaster and recovery assistance including— (I) direct on-site personnel and equipment to eligible utilities; (II) coordinating in statewide emergency response networks; (III) facilitating the development of action plans between utilities, local governments, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State emergency management agencies; (IV) resiliency and mitigation planning; (V) GIS mapping; (VI) updating vulnerability assessments, preparation of emergency response plans, communication protocols, hazard recognition and evaluation skills; (VII) conducting preliminary damage assessments of critical infrastructure; (VIII) addressing outstanding deficiencies focused on resolving health-based regulatory, operational, financial, and managerial deficiencies that impact the sustainability of the affected utilities; (IX) application and reporting assistance for Federal and State requirements including Federal Emergency Management Agency and insurance recovery claims; (X) providing for disaster readiness, support, and response activities targeted to disadvantaged communities that lack the financial resources and human capital necessary to adequately address significant health, safety, or sanitary concerns