Dossier
Emergency Response Plan
Coverage of Emergency Response Plan in the Nexus archive.
- NES ice storm review finds delayed response, tree trimming failures and poor emergency response plan
An independent review of Nashville Electric Service's response to a January ice storm found delayed calls for outside help, inadequate tree trimming, and a lack of emergency restoration plans, leaving thousands without power for up to two weeks. NES CEO Teresa Broyles-Aplin acknowledged shortcomings but emphasized efforts to improve operations and staffing.