Utilities Department Venue Assessment Checklist FEMA Special Events Contingency

However, it is essential that the public utility company inspect the building before the event to determine if there is any risk, and to be a part of the emergency planning process. During an emergency, having a plan in place to access utilities for shut off or back-up is critically important. This app for Utilities Department Venue Assessment Checklist FEMA Special Events Contingency will walk an inspector from the local utility departments through risk assessment of the facilities prior to an event so they can develop an emergency plan to handle the utilities required to support an events infrastructure. Any vulnerability in the building related to public power/electric utility, water supply, gas, etc., should be documented so opportunities for allocating appropriate resources and investment into utilities can be identified. For example, electric utilities should be up to NEC standards. A backup generator with a fuel supply should be accessible, and emergency lighting should be in place. There should be an emergency shut off for alternative fuels such as gas, as well as a pilotless ignition. There should be an uninterruptible power supply, fire water system and access to potable water. Sewers should be able to accommodate the number of bathrooms for the total number of guests, based on FEMA formulas.