Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12 - Energy
Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12 - Energy : ESF12 "is intended to facilitate the restoration of damaged energy systems and components when activated by the Secretary for incidents requiring a coordinated Federal response. Under Department of Energy (DOE) leadership, ESF #12 is an integral part of the larger DOE responsibility of maintaining continuous and reliable energy supplies for the United States through preventive measures and restoration and recovery actions. ESF #12 collects, evaluates, and shares information on energy system damage and estimations on the impact of energy system outages within affected areas. Additionally, ESF #12 provides information concerning the energy restoration process such as projected schedules, percent completion of restoration, geographic information on the restoration, and other information as appropriate. ESF #12 facilitates the restoration of energy systems through legal authorities and waivers. ESF #12 also provides technical expertise to the utilities, conducts field assessments, and assists government and private-sector stakeholders to overcome challenges in restoring the energy system". (DHS, NRF Emergency Support Function #12 -Energy Annex (Comment Draft). September 10, 2007, p.1)
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