Full Title: Enhancing Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters: Government and Oil & Natural Gas Industry
Author(s): National Petroleum Council
Publisher(s): National Petroleum Council
Publication Date: December 1, 2014
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Description (excerpt):
The report provides advice on how the oil and natural gas industry and government can better prepare for and respond to significant disruptions to oil and natural gas supply chains caused by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, etc. Although this study focuses on emergency scenarios caused by natural disasters, the outcomes from this study will be useful to DOE and industry in responding to impacts from a much broader range of potential incidents and vulnerabilities that result in energy disruptions.
The recommendations identify mechanisms for the U.S. government and industry to improve communication and coordination in responding to energy system disruptions and fall into two broad categories: (1) leveraging institutional frameworks that are appropriately staffed and (2) maintaining readiness through sustaining mechanisms to address interdependencies, enhance capabilities, and continuously improve. The government and industry share a commitment to prepare for, mitigate the impacts from, and respond to the energy supply disruptions caused by natural disasters.