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

National Fire Protection Association

A great resource for establishing a plan for analyzing and making any necessary repairs to electrical systems during disaster recovery is Annex K of NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. Project summary Recovery necessity can be driven by natural disasters or human-made disasters.

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Staying Prepared for an Approaching Storm

Disaster Recovery

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. Maintain an inventory of all items at home – devices, appliances, precious items, apparel etc. Waterproof preservation of all important documents.