Energy Council of the Northeast
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FORUM Inaugural Meeting: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Location: Northeast Utilities (Address Forthcoming), Berlin, CT
DRAFT AGENDA (suggestions welcomed, submit to
[email protected])
9:00 AM
Arrival, Refreshments Available
9:30
Call to Order: • Welcome, Darlene LeTavec, Executive Director, ECNE • Self Introductions • Opening Remarks, Executive from Northeast Utilities, Meeting Host
10:00
Purpose & Objectives of the Forum, Today’s Focus: • Michael Haeflich, Meeting Chair & Discussion Moderator Northeast Utilities
10:15
Get Acquainted Roundtable: One representative from each sector (FEMA Region 1; 2-3 utilities; NA MAG representative, etc.) shares a brief overview covering: • Their organization’s objectives during emergency preparedness and response • Responsibilities and capabilities, as well as concerns or perceived gaps • Any expectations of this Forum for the future
NOTE: To facilitate the dialogue and expedite discussion, notes, handouts, slides, etc. may be submitted in advance to ECNE. ECNE to compile materials, complying with specific instructions provided by the presenter. Submit to
[email protected], 603 626-4602. 11:15
Break
11:30
Review & validation of notes from the morning’s discussion
Noon
Lunch
12:30 PM
Open Roundtable Discussion: • A chance to raise questions, bring up other topics for discussion, etc.
1:30
Next Steps/Action Items/etc. • Next meeting date, location and Chair: o October 16, 2014; Hosted by Unitil Service Corp., Hampton, NH Tom Murphy, Meeting Chair and Discussion Moderator • Meeting objectives/focus • Meeting format to support objectives • Establish next meeting date and potential host o Target date: week of Dec. 8
2:15
Closing remarks and adjournment To assist with proper meeting arrangements, please RSVP with name, title and contact info for all attendees. RSVP to
[email protected]