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Preparing for Safe Electrical Disaster Recovery During Hurricane Season Using NFPA 70B

National Fire Protection Association

Securing the facility to limit damage 3. Mobilization of recovery personnel 4. Developing a safety plan 5. Temporary and emergency power generation 6. Initial damage assessment 7. Documentation 8. Equipment 9. Reenergization of the facility 10. System commissioning 11.

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Staying Prepared for an Approaching Storm

Disaster Recovery

Response measures are effective when activated and executed promptly and without delay. Fill all vehicles to more than half their fuel capacity during the hurricane season. Purchase insurance for your property, including coverage that protects against flood damage. Make sure that evacuation kits contain all the essential items.