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Dominion Storm Preparation & Planning

Dominion Storm Preparation & Planning. Arlington Civic Federation November 13, 2012. Dominion Safety Campaign. Local office Daily Staffing. 84,000 Customers in Arlington County Served by Dominion’s Alexandria /Arlington Local Office 30 Bucket Trucks Onsite 70 Line Crews

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Dominion Storm Preparation & Planning

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  1. Dominion Storm Preparation & Planning Arlington Civic Federation November 13, 2012

  2. Dominion Safety Campaign

  3. Local officeDaily Staffing • 84,000 Customers in Arlington County • Served by Dominion’s Alexandria /Arlington Local Office • 30 Bucket Trucks Onsite • 70 Line Crews • Eight & Ten-hour work shifts • Overnight Coverage

  4. Weather Matters • Weather Forecast Updates • Internal meteorologists monitor potential impact to Dominion Service Territory

  5. Daily Operations to Storm Planning • Planning for Major Events, including: • Storms • National Security • Resource & Restoration Management • Coordination with local and state emergency management and jurisdictional partners Emergency Preparedness Center 3 Regional Operations Centers 34 Local Offices

  6. Planning and Preparation • System Wide Conference Calls • Allows teams in the different regions to coordinate preparation efforts • Contact Suppliers • Advanced procurement of equipment & materials • Coordinate with Neighboring Utilities • Evaluate need for mutual assistance

  7. Restoration and Recovery Strategy 7

  8. Restoration Priority given to Critical Public Safety & Health Facilities

  9. Storm Preparation Tips for Homeowners • Have a 3-day supply of water and non-perishable foods • Keep battery powered radio and flashlights in your home • Make sure laptops and cell phones are fully charged • Maintain a fully stocked first-aid kit • Refill any vital prescriptions before storm hits

  10. Our boots don’t come off until your lights are back on. Report Outages at : 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357)

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