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Disaster Response Tools

US/Canadian Border Crossing Process

​This process in place to provide guidance to the private sector on fleet movement across the US/Canadian border. This guidance has been developed by multiple federal agencies, the Canadian authorities and the private sector.
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​Resources:
  • US – Canada Border Crossing Guidance        



Energy Liaison Officer (ELO) Position Guide

This guide serves as an instrument to help improve communications and coordination with the electric sector liaisons positioned within state or local government emergency operation centers. This guide was jointly developed by private and public sector operators and can serve as an effective tool to streamline power restoration efforts and all of the related communications and decisions that need to be made in a timely manner.
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Resources:            
  • Electric Utility Liaison Office Position Specific Guide

Expediting Through E-ZPass Toll Stations

​The E-ZPass Electronic Toll Collection System service 15 states on the East Coast. There is a legal and safe commercial account process that will allow your firm to open a commercial E-ZPass account in Delaware that will allow your fleets to use the E-ZPass express lanes throughout the region during regional disasters, hurricanes, and storms…. all under a single transponder. Learn more…
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Resources:
  • E-ZPass Commercial Account Process
  • Frequently Asked Questions For the E-ZPass Commercial Account Process
  • YouTube Video: E-ZPass Commercial Account Process: http://youtu.be/K95QfvGNSQQ

FEMA Resources

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed several resources to support private sector
resource movement in the U.S.
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Resources:
  • ​FEMA Regional Private Sector Liaisons 2018

Hours of Service Exemptions Policy

In 2005, Congress passed and the President signed legislation that exempts drivers of utility service vehicles from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. This law also prohibits states from enacting or enforcing HOS rules against utilities. The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is hosting links to the policy information on their webpage.
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Resources:
  • EEI Mutual Assistance Webpage


NOAA Weather

The NWS Storm Prediction Center forecasts severe weather with graphics that can be area specific while the NWS National Hurricane Center forecast and project paths of hurricanes. Both of these sites are the bases for weather forecasting and can be used for both private and public sector as the initial forecasts.
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Resources:
  • NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
  • National Hurricane Center

The Regional Fleet Movement Coordination Process

This process is used by the private sector RMAGs (Regional Mutual Aid Groups) in the electric sector when they need to coordinate with a large number of states for the expediting response fleets across multiple states in order to reach the impacted states to begin restoration efforts.
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Resources:
  • Guide Book for Regional Fleet Movement Coordination Process
  • Video

RMAG FRWG Engagement Guidance

This document provides guidance to a Regional Mutual Assistance Group (”RMAG”) on initiating the Regional Fleet Movement Coordination Initiative, who to contact, what information is needed, and how the information is to be used.
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Resources:
  • RMAG FRWG Engagement Guidance

State Requirements for Multi-State Fleet Movements

FLEET-MOVE is a free service that centralizes requirements of states across the nation in support multi-state movement across state lines with regional state emergency managers, police, transportation, and related agencies that are involved with:
  • toll/weigh stations declarations commercial motor vehicles
  • permits roadway usage/conditions and other relevant fleet movement information
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​Resources:
  • Online Application: FLEET-MOVE Service
  • Website: The FLEET-MOVE webpage
  • YouTube Video: FLEET-MOVE Service Demonstration

U.S. Department of Transportation Resources

The US Department of Transportation has developed several resources to support private sector resource movement in the U.S.
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​Resources:
  • USDOT Regulatory Relief Fact Sheet which contains the toll-free number that can be used to answer motor-carrier related questions.
  • US DOT Emergency Website – During emergency situations, US-DOT will post information related to transportation permits, waivers, and other regulations and authorities that are applicable during an emergency.
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  • Home
    • Vision / Mission >
      • Who Is The AHC? >
        • AHC Leadership
        • Who Are Stakeholders
        • How Does The AHC Address Issues?
    • Working Groups Overiew
    • Commercialization
    • AHC Facilitation Capabilities
    • Use Case Process
  • STORM Central
    • ELLIOTT DEC 2022
    • Ian Sept 2022
    • LANDON FEB 2022
    • IZZY Jan 2022
    • NICHOLAS Sep 2021
    • IDA Aug 2021
    • HENRI Aug 2021
    • FRED Aug 2021
    • ELSA July 2021
    • Tabitha / Uri / Viola Feb 2021
    • ETA Nov 2020
    • ZETA Oct 2020
    • DELTA Oct 2020
    • SALLY Sept 2020
    • LAURA AUG 2020
    • MARCO AUG 2020
    • ISAIAS July 2020
    • Spring Storm April 2020
    • Corona Virus March 2020
    • Hurricane DORIAN Aug 2019
    • Tropical Storm BARRY July 2019
    • ULMER 3/14/2019
    • HARPER 1/18/2019
    • DIEGO 12/7/2018
    • CA Wild Fires
    • MICHAEL 10/7/2018
    • FLORENCE 9/9/2018
    • GORDAN 9/2018
    • FEMA Exercise May 2018
    • TOBY 3/20/2018
    • QUINN 3/6/2018
    • RILEY 3/3/2018
    • Puerto Rico Fleet Movement
    • Winter Storm 1/16/2018
    • Wind Storm Oct 30 2017
    • NATE 10/6/2017
    • MARIA 9/20/2017
    • IRMA 9/1/2017
    • HARVEY 8/25/2017
    • CATEX 2017 Exercise
    • FEMA Exercise 5/2/2017
    • STELLA 3/14/2017
    • JUPITER 1/14/2017
    • FORTIS 12/29/2016
    • Pipeline Incident 10-31-2016
    • Mathew 10/3/2016
    • Pipeline 9/20/2016
    • Julia 9/15/2016
    • Hermine 9/1/2016
    • Invest 99L 8/25/2016
    • COLIN 6/7/2016
    • Heat Wave/Storms 7/24/2016
    • PETROS 2/25/2016
    • LEXI 2/5/2016
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