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Interdependencies Workshop: Long-Term Power Outage

5/23/2019

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The Coronal Mass Ejection Long-term Power Outage workshop was held in Seattle, Washington on May 23, 2019. Funding was provided by the Washington State Homeland Security Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group from the FFY 2017 State Homeland Security Program from the Department of Homeland Security via Washington State Military Department and King County Office of Emergency Management. It was designed as a full-day workshop that included speakers presenting information on the Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) hazard and warnings systems, impacts from regional power outages, current planning efforts and engagement of the audience in breakout discussions exploring how to address the hazard and mitigate potential impacts.

​This interdependencies workshop focused on a long-term electrical system blackout caused by a CME event striking North America. While most power outage planning revolves around other natural hazard events like windstorms, earthquakes, or terrorism, this exercise took a look at a long-term power outage with widespread impacts to urban, suburban, and rural communities. While concentrating on critical infrastructure, the human impacts to people and systems such as our healthcare institutions was also included in the workshop. Participants were briefed on the current planning the Washington State Department of Commerce Energy Office is conducting on fuel prioritization and hybrid electrical systems. The Washington State Emergency Management Division provided insight on the catastrophic planning conducted by the State to address a CME scenario. 

​NOAA Space Weather Prediction Warning Center estimates a G5 Geomagnetic Storm will cause the following types of impacts:
​Power systems: Widespread voltage control problems and protective system problems can occur, some grid systems may experience complete collapse or blackouts. Transformers may experience damage.
Spacecraft operations: May experience extensive
surface charging, problems with orientation, uplink/downlink and tracking satellites.
Other systems: Pipeline currents can reach hundreds of amps, HF (high frequency) radio propagation may be
impossible in many areas for one to two days, satellite navigation may be degraded for days, low-frequency
radio navigation can be out for hours, and aurora has been seen as low as Florida and southern Texas (typically 40° geomagnetic lat.).
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Image: Courtesy NASA

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FEMA Region 10 Power Grid Risk Profile
In 2018, National Preparedness partnered with the DHS Critical Infrastructure Resiliency Institute (CIRI) through the University of Illinois on a Region X Power Grid Risk Profile. The final document has now been released and is available for distribution. The project was a great attempt at peeling back some of the first layers into addressing potential catastrophic power outages in the region. Download the profile.

You may also view a webinar by the lead researcher available here.
U.S. Geological Survey
READ: New U.S. Geological Survey Report Assesses Risk of Once-Per-Century Geomagnetic Superstorm to the Northeastern United States- March 5, 2019
​Electromagnetic Defense Task Force-2018 Report
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Read the 2018 Electromagnetic Defense Task Force Report from the United States Air Force Air University and the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education
Geomagnetic Storm Threat to the Electrical System
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View the Geomagnetic Storm Threat to the Electrical System Presentation Here.
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Oil and Petroleum Commodities | Oil Train Safety

7/25/2017

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"Origins and Destinations" Transportation Session at PNWER's 2017 Annual Summit

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Presentations & Additional Information
Welcome and Overview of Transportation Group Work Plan
  • Sen. Chuck Winder, Idaho State Legislature
  • Bruce Agnew, Director, Cascadia Center
 
Oil and petroleum based commodities are extracted and transported to West Coast refineries and shipped to export markets through the environmentally sensitive Salish Sea. Product comes from Alaska, Alberta and North Dakota by pipeline, rail, tankers and barges. Previous PNWER Transportation Group sessions have explored rail safety. This session will expand our view to learn more about global energy developments that affect how and when the commodity travels from its source to its refinement or export.

Introductory Remarks
  • Jay Derr, Partner, Van Ness Feldman
 
Update of Oil Movement in Washington State
  • Dale Jensen, Program Manager, Spill Prevention, Preparedness & Response Program, Department of Ecology     
 
Canada Action - Ocean Protection Plan
  • Robert Dick, Assistant Deputy Minister, Pacific Region, Transport Canada

Markets and Exports: Global Picture for Movement of Oil
  • Robin Rorick, Group Director of Midstream and Industry Operations, American Petroleum Institute
 
Mode Overview
Operators overview the transportation of oil to market and their safety measures. Panel will discuss the impact of global markets on capacity.
 
Moderated by Robin Rorick, Group Director of Midstream and Industry Operations, American Petroleum Institute
  • Jamie Kereliuk, Director, Emergency Management, Kinder Morgan Canada
  • Teresa Perkins, Assistant Vice President, Petroleum Sales, BNSF Railway
  • Captain Robert Wenz, Assurance and HSSE Team Leader, Alaska Tanker Company
  • Frank Holmes,  Director, Northwest Region & Marine Issues, Western States Petroleum Association
 
Update on Vancouver Energy Terminal
  • Jared Larrabee, General Manager, Vancouver Energy
 
Legislative Response Panel
Moderated by Jay Derr, Partner, Van Ness Feldman and Robin Rorick, Group Director of Midstream and Industry Operations, American Petroleum Institute
  • Rep. Mark Johnson, Vice-Chair, House Committee on Energy and Environment, Oregon State Legislature
  • Sen. Curtis King, Chair, Senate Transportation Committee,  Washington State Legislature
  • Rep. David Talerico, Member, House Resources Committee, Alaska State Legislature
  • Rep. Rick Youngblood, Member, House Transportation and Defense Committee, Idaho State Legislature
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Blue Cascades Interdependencies Exercise Series

6/12/2002

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The Blue Cascades Interdependencies Exercise Series began in 2002 as way for regional stakeholders to proactively identify and strengthen gaps in their infrastructures. The Blue Cascades tabletop exercises are scenario-based discussion events developed by and for key stakeholder organizations that have roles and responsibilities or significant interests in assuring the security and resilience of the Puget Sound Region and the critical infrastructures and essential service organizations that underpin citizens’ health, safety, and economic well-being.

Developed and facilitated by the stakeholders themselves, the Blue Cascades exercises focus on all-hazards.  The chief goal of these tabletop exercises is not to test plans and procedures but rather to raise awareness of infrastructure interdependencies and associated vulnerabilities, impacts, and preparedness gaps, identifying potential solutions to make needed improvements. The After Action Reports of the Blue Cascades Exercises are used to develop Action Plans of stakeholder recommended and prioritized activities. These activities may be short-term (one year or less), medium term (eighteen months to two years), or long-term (multi-year). All require cross-sector, multi-jurisdiction, and in most cases, multi-discipline collaboration and expertise to implement. 
Participants in the Blue Cascades exercises represent all levels of government, utilities, businesses, and other private sector organizations, non-profits, academic, and community institutions.  

Blue Cascades Interdependencies Exercise Series:
  • Blue Cascades I (2002)- Hypothetical terrorist attack on the regional energy sector
    • Read the Blue Cascades I Executive Summary
  • Blue Cascades II (2004)- Cyber threats, disruptions, and impacts
    • Read the Blue Cascades II Executive Summary
    • Read the Blue Cascades II Action Plan
  • Blue Cascades III (2006)- A major subduction zone earthquake
    • Read the Blue Cascades III Executive Summary
    • Read the Blue Cascades III Action Plan 
  • Blue Cascades IV (2007)- Pandemic preparedness
    • Read the Blue Cascades IV Executive Summary
    • Read the Blue Cascades IV Action Plan
  • Blue Cascades V (2008)- Supply chain resilience
    • Read the Blue Cascades V Executive Summary
    • Read the Blue Cascades V Action Plan
  • Blue Cascades VI (2010)- Public health and safety impacts of major flooding
    • Read the Blue Cascades VI Executive Summary
    • Read the Blue Cascades VI Action Plan
  • Blue Cascades VII (2018)- Recovery from a major subduction zone earthquake
    • Read the Blue Cascades VII After Action Report
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