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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

for safety hazards. Damage Assessment. Don’t use toilets until an experienced plumber has cleared sewages and water lines of all damage. Repair damaged sewages as soon as possible to avert health hazards. Claim insurance for damage to your residence. Have a fire extinguisher ready for use.