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Emergency Response Plan
Coverage of Emergency Response Plan in the Nexus archive.
- HECO activated emergency response plan, fully staffed for the weekend
HECO has activated its emergency response plan and is fully staffed for the weekend. The organization mobilized its crews and is undergoing final preparations and checks in anticipation of an approaching storm.
- 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.