Utility Mutual Assistance • Border Operations
Border Readiness Status
A simple Red / Yellow / Green dashboard for tracking whether the required documents, approvals, contacts, and arrival preparations are in place before Canadian utility or contractor crews reach the U.S. border.
Critical Items Complete0/0
Supporting Items Complete0/0
Missing Items0
Overall ReadinessGRAY
1. Documents
Utility request / cover letter prepared Critical
Pending
CBP Pre-Arrival crew roster complete and accurate Critical
Pending
Crew travel documents confirmed (passport, NEXUS, or other WHTI-compliant document)
Pending
Vehicle documentation reviewed; IRP / IFTA status confirmed where applicable
Pending
2. State Approvals / Support
Applicable State Emergency Management organization notified Critical
Pending
EMA support letter and/or applicable State of Emergency documentation obtained Critical
Pending
Receiving-state support addressed if crews are being reassigned
Pending
3. Contacts & Submission
Correct CBP mailbox / field office identified Critical
Pending
Pre-arrival package submitted to CBP Critical
Pending
Utility operational contact confirmed and reachable
Pending
State and CBP phone contacts available to the movement lead
Pending
4. Crossing Readiness
Port of Entry confirmed Critical
Pending
Arrival time coordinated / confirmed with the Port of Entry Critical
Pending
Large-movement staging / staggered-arrival plan established, if applicable
Pending
Final roster matches crews actually traveling
Pending
Entry-Area Contact Reference
Select an entry area above to display the applicable source-based contact reference.
Outstanding Items
- Complete the checklist to identify missing readiness items.
Green: All critical and supporting items complete.
Yellow: All critical items complete, but one or more supporting items remain.
Red: One or more critical readiness items remain incomplete.
Important: The Red / Yellow / Green logic on this page is an AHC operational planning framework created to organize the source requirements. The supplied documents do not define an official CBP traffic-light readiness system. A Green status therefore means the planning checklist is complete; it does not mean CBP has granted entry.