N-12026 Drill Report
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17 Figure 2 – 2024 and 2025 ESRP Drill Action Items # ESRP Area Status Action Item Status Update 2023 ESRP Action Items 5 Regional Operations Ongoing Explore crew tracking technology options to augment existing tools NS Power has included...
AI summary The document outlines action items related to the 2024 and 2025 ESRP (Emergency Services Restoration Plan) drills. Key activities include exploring crew tracking technology, ensuring scalability of Control Centre technology, updating business continuity plans, and confirming ESRP rosters to avoid overlap during emergencies.
7 # ESRP Area Status Action Item Status Update 1 Energy Delivery Operations In Progress Energy Delivery Operations teams to book a working session in which they share operational best practices for managing wildfires. Planning is in progre...
AI summary The document outlines ongoing actions related to Energy Delivery Operations, EOC Lead Orientation, and RPP Performance & Reporting. Planning for a session on wildfire management best practices is underway, and there is an investigation into setting up a SharePoint form for the EOC Lead Orientation Checklist. The RPP Performance & Reporting item has been reassigned to the EAM team.
4.0 EVENT PREDICTION The Event Prediction process is a combined knowledge base and database tool set that utilizes past storm experience to predict, in advance, both the geographical extent and magnitude of the event and its impact on the...
AI summary The Event Prediction process uses historical storm data and weather forecasts to predict the impact of events on the NS Power system, aiding in pre-event and mid-event planning. The model improves with more historical data and better weather correlations, helping to make faster and more informed decisions.
6.3 EOC Activation & Operation The Ragged Lake Control Centre is an essential facility for power restoration activities during weather events and it is crucial that this facility has uninterrupted and reliable power throughout the event. A...
AI summary This section outlines the activation and operation of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) during power restoration events. It details the steps involved in setting up the EOC, managing system security, resource allocation, and post-event procedures, including the use of predictive models and damage assessments to guide restoration efforts.
6.5 Resource Planning and Deployment NS Power will take a thoughtful and proactive approach to ensuring sufficient internal and external resources are available, deployed and managed to complete an effective, efficient restoration response...
AI summary NS Power plans to ensure sufficient internal and external resources are available, deployed, and managed to enable an effective and efficient restoration response, ensuring safe and timely service restoration for customers.
Prior to Landfall: - 1) Resource planning, acquisition and deployment is a function of the EOC Team and beginsimmediately upon team arrival at the EOC, up to 36 hours in advance of a major storm event. A full EOC shift complement will be i...
AI summary The document outlines pre-landfall procedures for emergency response planning, including resource deployment, team activation, and coordination with external providers. The EOC Team leads the process, using predictive models and scenario planning to prepare for storm impacts and manage restoration efforts.
After Landfall: - 7) After the event makes landfall, and once it is safe to proceed, initial damage assessment and reactive restoration efforts will commence. The initial damage assessment manhour predictions, ADMS reports and ongoing weat...
AI summary After a storm makes landfall, initial damage assessment and restoration efforts begin. A team analyzes damage reports to develop restoration plans, including resource requirements and priorities. The EOC updates predictive models and tracks progress against targets using reports and conference calls to adjust strategies as needed.
Deployment of Safety Specialists - 1) As workers are deployed in the restoration effort, the Safety Lead works with the EOC team to identify the requirements and locations for Safety Specialists. - 2) Safety Specialists will be deployed to...
AI summary The deployment of Safety Specialists during restoration efforts involves initial placement at a ratio of 1:150 with tool workers, with ongoing reassessment by the EOC Safety Lead to ensure adequate support. Safety Specialists work with Field Supervisors in specific geographical areas or restoration nodes.
Specific Accountabilities – RPP Lead: - Ensure that all safety procedures are being followed and that any risks and hazards identified are addressed - Direct the pre-event monitoring and event prediction processes - Participate in Event Mo...
AI summary The RPP Lead is responsible for ensuring safety procedures are followed, participating in monitoring and planning processes, providing assessments to the EMT and EOC, and delivering performance reporting related to restoration activities during and after events.
6.6.6 Transmission Operations Lead In a major storm event, the Transmission Operations Lead function is responsible for development and execution of the Transmission restoration plan. This is achieved through the deployment of both interna...
AI summary The Transmission Operations Lead is responsible for developing and executing the transmission restoration plan during major storm events. They collaborate with the EOC team and other leads to optimize preparedness, provide regular updates, and ensure accurate information is shared for effective restoration efforts.
Specific Accountabilities – Transmission Operations Lead: - Ensure that all safety and security procedures are being followed and that any significant risks and hazards identified are addressed - Liaise with the Damage Assessment Leads to...
AI summary The Transmission Operations Lead is responsible for ensuring safety and security procedures, liaising with various leads for resource coordination and damage assessment, developing restoration plans, and communicating progress to the EOC Team. They also manage equipment settings, document storm damage, and participate in post-event reviews.
Level 3 & Level 4 - Ensure that all safety procedures are being followed and that any significant risks and hazards identified are addressed - Lead the Energy Delivery Operations pre-event planning effort - Assign Operations Leads for all...
AI summary This section outlines the responsibilities and procedures for managing energy delivery operations during and after a storm event, including safety protocols, resource planning, communication with emergency operations centers, and post-event reviews.
External Tree Workers Emera has a standing contract with its preferred vendor for vegetation management services. In addition to the tree crews working on the NS Power system on a regular basis, this Agreement provides access to significan...
AI summary Emera has a contract with a preferred vendor for vegetation management services, providing access to additional forestry resources for storm response, including aerial lift crews and specialized off-road equipment.
6.6.9 Emergency Management Office (EMO) Lead (NS & HRM) During major storm events, NS Power's EMO Lead is responsible for managing all requests for support and service to and from EMO (NS and HRM), including critical infrastructure lists,...
AI summary During major storm events, NS Power's EMO Lead coordinates with EMO (NS and HRM) to manage requests for support and service, ensuring close collaboration between NS Power and EMO response teams. Coordination occurs through the EOC and PCC, with communication plans and roles defined for effective emergency management.
Level 3 & Level 4 • Ensure that all safety and security procedures are being followed and that any significant risks and hazards identified are addressed Engage the logistics team to support resource mobilization as required ahead of the e...
AI summary The text outlines preparation and coordination steps for managing resources and logistics during an event, including engaging the logistics team, sourcing materials, organizing fueling, managing vehicle rentals, and coordinating with various leads to ensure preparedness and safety.
APPENDIX 7 – Post-Event Review List 4.4 Customers impacted Transmission Operations Lead 5 Substations – Transmission Operations Lead 5.1 Substation equipment damaged, types of damage and repairs Transmission Operations Lead 5.2 Cost of rep...
AI summary This appendix outlines a post-event review list focusing on customer impact, substation and distribution feeder damage, vegetation management, and staffing during an event. It details responsibilities for various operations leads and includes considerations for outside staff.
Event Monitoring Team Conference Call Agenda & Log Date: Time: Call Participants Title/Role Person on the call Storm Lead - Chair Control Centre Representative Regional Operations Representative Customer Care Representative Corporate Commu...
AI summary The document outlines the agenda and log for an Event Monitoring Team conference call, focusing on weather updates, system security risks, anticipated impacts on transmission and distribution systems, resource planning, customer messaging, and decision-making triggers for escalation. The call involves multiple representatives from various departments.