Every day, the United States consumes a vast amount of energy. This energy dependence augments the threat of a catastrophic power failure given that even temporary or minor failures interrupt critical economic, communication, and security systems. These resources serve to build energy resilience among IHEs and to ensure their preparedness for extended power failures.
The resources in this section provide useful information related to a Power Failure incident. The resources are organized according to the relevant Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mission Area:
- Prevention: This mission area focuses on the ability to avoid, prevent, or stop an imminent threat.
- Protection: This mission area focuses on the ability to secure and protect a community against a variety of threats and hazards.
- Mitigation: This mission area focuses on the ability to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of a disaster.
Inspection and Testing of Emergency Generators
This resource provides guidelines for generator inspection and testing.
Campus Safety Begins with Power Protection
This resource discusses the importance of defending security systems from power failure.
This webpage outlines what steps to take before, during, and after a power outage.
This mission area focuses on the ability to save lives, protect property and the environment, as well as meet the basic needs of a community during a disaster.
This mission area focuses on the ability to assist communities in recovering effectively following a disaster.
Please see the "Useful Information for All FEMA Mission Areas" category for resources that encompass the Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Mission Areas.
Resources that fall into the "Useful Information for All FEMA Mission Areas" category contain useful information and guidance that cover all the FEMA Mission Areas.
How to Prepare for a Power Failure in a Lab
This resource discusses what to do before, during, and after a power failure in a lab.
Power Outages
This webpage provides basic safety tips and explains what actions to take before, during, and after a power outage.
Community Guidelines for Energy Emergencies
The Department of Energy offers resources and guidance to help local leaders and community members recover power, fuel, and natural gas more quickly and protect their communities from future energy disasters.
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