Additional Resources

Energy Assurance Planning

The Local Government Energy Assurance Planning (LEAP) program, developed by the Public Technology Institute and the U.S. Department of Energy, offers resources to help local governments of all sizes in developing energy assurance plans for their communities.
U.S. Department of Energy, State and Local Energy Assurance Planning
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
The National Response Framework

Public Emergency Management Organizations

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Planning Ahead for Disasters
FEMA disaster assistance
State governor’s office
State homeland security office
State/local emergency management offices
State/local energy operations center
A Disaster Recovery Center is a readily accessible facility or mobile office where applicants may go for information about FEMA or other disaster assistance programs, or for questions related to your case.
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers can help place emergency generators within local jurisdictions after a disaster.

Business Assistance

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Business Preparedness
U.S. Small Business Association (SBA)—Loan guarantee programs can help finance back-up generators, hurricane shutters, storm windows, and computer backup systems. The SBA also provides physical disaster business loans and economic injury disaster loans for small businesses.
U.S. Economic Development Administration—A post-disaster response program that provides loans to businesses in conjunction with economic recovery strategy.

Rebuilding Assistance

Your State or local consumer affairs office may have more information.
Your local city or county building inspectors may also offer suggestions on finding a qualified contractor to do work for you.

Disclaimer: Because every emergency is different, it is important for your safety that you follow the directives of your state and local emergency management authorities and local utilities. The information provided on DOE's website is intended for general informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any particular material or service. Before engaging in any activities that could impact utility services such as electricity or natural gas, contact your local utility to ensure that the activities are done safely.

For additional emergency-planning resources, visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency's website, ready.gov. State and local emergency management authorities and local utilities may also provide helpful guidance.

Comments or Questions?

Email us at EnergyReady@hq.doe.gov.