Power outages are not uncommon events and in most cases, interruptions are managed efficiently and do not require the implementation of emergency plans. Significant outages however, can be very disruptive to municipal operations, threaten the health and safety of residents and have a negative impact on the economy. While most impacts are readily managed by City departments, the range and variety of issues combined with the number of stakeholders affected may necessitate enhanced situational awareness or coordination.
There were several significant outages happened before. It affected more than 5,000 customers and had an estimated time of restoration of more than 4 hours. It seriously disrupted the delivery important services or damage critical assets/infrastructure, and caused considerable inconvenience to residents and businesses. As a result, it threatened the well-being of vulnerable populations.
