Gas Plant Emergency Preparedness and Response

Due to the importance of an effective response in the event of an emergency, we conducted an evaluation to determine if (1) emergency response plans at gas plants were up to date and (2) required systems were available and functional. We found 10 of 17 emergency response plans for gas plants were not reviewed on a timely basis based on TVA’s requirement for an annual review, and all contained inaccurate contact information. We also found some systems required in emergency response plans were not available or functional. Specifically, we observed availability or functionality issues with at least two of four emergency alerting and notification systems tested at all six gas plants visited.