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Infrastructure Failure - Power Outage

Definition

A power outage occurs when there is a short or long-term loss of electrical power to an area.

These outages occur when there are damages to distribution or transmission systems and are commonly caused by natural hazards such as hurricanes, thunderstorms, high winds, extreme temperatures, and flooding. Outages are also caused by vehicles crashing into utility lines, animals that come in contact with equipment, excavation and digging, and high power demand, which can overload the local power grid. Since 2005, many generators have been installed at facilities throughout the city.

Although there are many causes of power outages, severe weather is the leading cause of outages in the United States. According to a 2013 report, Economic Benefits of Increasing Electric Grid Resilience to Weather Outages by the Executive Office of the President:

 “Outages caused by severe weather such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, and blizzards account for 58 percent of outages observed since 2002 and 87 percent of outages affecting 50,000 or more customers (U.S. DOE, Form OE-417). In all, 679 widespread outages occurred between 2003 and 2012 due to severe weather. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that weather-related outages have increased significantly since 1992.”

Location and Extent of the Power Outage Hazard

The City of New Orleans, in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia), Los Alamos National Laboratories (Los Alamos), and Entergy New Orleans, completed an assessment of the city’s electrical grid with the support of the US Department of Energy’s Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium. This assessment found that overall, the energy distribution system is vulnerable to wind, which has the greatest potential to damage distribution lines, which are lower voltage lines that run through neighborhoods. Power transmission lines, higher voltage lines along major corridors, are less vulnerable to wind than the neighborhood distribution lines. Substation upgrades that Entergy made after Hurricane Katrina have reduced the risk of disruption due to inundation. However, there continues to be a risk for underground lines. Based on the assessment of past hurricanes completed by Sandia and Los Alamos, power restoration after a hurricane (a source of wind and flooding), restoration of power in Entergy’s service area could take one to three weeks.[1]

Figure 50: Customers Without Power Over Time for Past 5 Hurricanes Across All of Entergy’s Service Territory

Power outages occur across Orleans Parish regularly. According to data provided by Entergy New Orleans, outages occur across all areas of the city.

Table 46: Location of Outages by City Council District, New Orleans, June 2019 to November 2019
City Council District Outages Percent of Outages
A 381 22.7%
B 295 17.5%
C 276 16.4%
D 393 23.4%
E 336 20.0%
Total 1,681 100.0%

Source: Entergy New Orleans Reliability Project Status Report to City Council of New Orleans

Severity of Power Outages

The majority of power outages in New Orleans have isolated impacts on various streets, blocks, and grids. On average, power outages that occurred between June 2019 and November 2019 lasted 242 minutes or approximately 4 hours, according to the most recently available data from Entergy New Orleans.

Table 47: Average Duration of Outages, New Orleans, June 2019 to November 2019
Month Outages Average Duration (Minutes)
June 231 163
July 474 194
August 191 180
September 174 147
October 434 414
November 177 217
Total 1,681 242

Source: Entergy New Orleans Reliability Project Status Report to City Council of New Orleans

Previous Occurrences of Power Outages

Power outages are a regular occurrence in New Orleans. Although severe weather is the most common cause of power outages on a national level, outages in New Orleans were primarily caused by equipment during the period from June 2019 to November 2019.

Table 48: Cause of Outages, New Orleans, June 2019 to November 2019
Cause Outages Percent
Equipment 520 30.9%
Other 361 21.5%
Lightning 212 12.6%
Conductor 207 12.3%
Vegetation 200 11.9%
Animal 74 4.4%
Human Factors 48 2.9%
Summary Missing 46 2.7%
Improper Relaying 6 0.4%
Storm 6 0.4%
Contributing 1 0.1%
Total 1,681 100.0%

Source: Entergy New Orleans Reliability Project Status Report to City Council of New Orleans

During the same six-month period, there were 1,681 outages that impacted 345,177 customers across Orleans Parish.

Table 49: Outages, New Orleans, June 2019 to November 2019
Month Outages Total Customers Affected
June 231 40,310
July 474 100,978
August 191 32,041
September 174 20,348
October 434 121,542
November 177 38,958
Total 1,681 354,177

Source: Entergy New Orleans Reliability Project Status Report to City Council of New Orleans

Of the outages reported, 55 or 3 percent of outages affected more than 2,000 customers.

Table 50: Outages Affecting More Than 2,000 Customers, New Orleans, June 2019 to November 2019
Month Outages Affecting More Than 2,000 Customers Total Customers Affected
June 8 19,478
July 15 36,149
August 2 5,531
September 3 7,381
October 19 49,766
November 8 19,246
Total 55 137,551

Source: Entergy New Orleans Reliability Project Status Report to City Council of New Orleans

The reporting period covers a six-month period that includes two tropical events, Hurricane Barry in July 2019 and Tropical Storm Olga in October 2019. There were 18 outages that affected 660 customers during these storms, represented by the hurricane weather condition. The majority of outages took place during fair weather (53.4 percent), followed by thunder (32.4 percent).

Table 51: Outage Weather Conditions, June 2019 to November 2019
Weather Condition Outages Percentage of Outages Total Customers Affected Percentage of Total Customers Affected
Fair 897 53.4% 154,211 43.5%
Thunder 544 32.4% 166,891 47.1%
Heat 98 5.8% 2,020 0.6%
Rain 68 4.0% 11,555 3.3%
Wind 22 1.3% 528 0.1%
Hurricane 18 1.1% 660 0.2%
Cold 30 1.8% 16,901 4.8%
Blank 2 0.1% 1,388 0.4%
Snow and Ice 1 0.1% 17 0.0%
Tornado 1 0.1% 6 0.0%
Total 1,681 100.0% 354,177 100.0%

Source: Entergy New Orleans Reliability Project Status Report to City Council of New Orleans

Hazard Impacts

Impact on Life and Property

Power outages have the potential to disrupt communications, water, and transportation systems; impact businesses by reducing productivity or closing the facility; cause food spoilage and water contamination, and prevent the use of medical devices.[2] While the direct and indirect effects of power outages are challenging to quantify, the loss of power does negatively affect businesses, homes, and critical facilities – with serious consequences from long-term outages.  However, the majority of outages are limited in scale and do not present long-term impacts. 

Power outages can exacerbate the impact of other hazards, including extreme heat and winter storms, especially for those living in substandard housing. Populations that are dependent upon access to electricity can also be disproportionately impacted, including people with health problems that depend on caretakers, electric medical devices, and have limited mobility.[3]   Additionally, power outages can lead to cascading events such as the closure of critical facilities and the implementation of boil water orders.

Vulnerability

For this hazard, the annual probability of a power outage is 100%.

[1] Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory. 2018. A Grid Modernization Approach for Community Resilience: Application to New Orleans, Louisiana. US Department of Energy’s Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium.

[2] U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Accessed at: www.ready.gov/power-outages

[3] Domininanni, Christine, Munderah Ahmed, Sarah Johnson, Micheline Blum, Kazuiko Ito, and Kathryn Lane. 2018. Power Outage Preparedness and Concern among Vulnerable New York City Residents. J Urban Health. 

Relevant Actions

Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Infrastructure Failure, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Department of Public Works), SWBNO 		Support Agencies:
 Cost:
$2,000,000,000+		 Funding source:
FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, City of New Orleans Capital Improvements		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Infrastructure Failure, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Capital Projects)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
4600000		 Funding source:
FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, City of New Orleans Capital Improvements		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Department of Public Works) 		Support Agencies:
 Cost:
1250000		 Funding source:
FEMA, HUD, Private Sector, City of New Orleans Capital Improvements		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Department of Public Works)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
staff time		 Funding source:
Staff time		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Infrastructure Failure, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
Staff time		 Funding source:
Staff time		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure (levee failure)
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Reslience & Sustainability), Tulane University Center for Environmental Law		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
4500000		 Funding source:
FEMA, EPA, State Capital Oulay, Private Sector		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 11

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
3500000		 Funding source:
FEMA, EPA, State Capital Oulay, Private Sector		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 11

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
17500000		 Funding source:
FEMA, State Capital Outlay, Private Sector, EPA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 11

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
225000		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Storm Surge
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Safety & Permits)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
100000		 Funding source:
City of New Orleans, FEMA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Community Development)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
City of New Orleans, FEMA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Infrastructure Failure , Coastal Erosion, Tornadoes, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Property Management, Safety & Permits)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
3-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
1090000000		 Funding source:
HUD, FEMA, State of Louisiana		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness), SWBNO		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 5: To promote, implement, and sustain mitigation measures in Orleans Parish in order to reduce and manage risks to human life, the environment, and property.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Medium
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Infrastructure Failure, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
5-10 years		 Priority:
Med+G95:P98ium		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
$2,000,000,000+		 Funding source:
FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, City of New Orleans Capital Improvements		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City staff time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Extreme Heat
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
High
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
$250,000- $800,000 per site		 Funding source:
City of New Orleans Capital Improvements, FEMA, Sewage and Water Board, Private Sector		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 12

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Low
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
250000		 Funding source:
City of New Orleans, FEMA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Extreme Heat, Winter Weather, Infrastructure Failure (Power Outages)
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, State and Federal Grants, Philanthropic Grants, Private Financing		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 12

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Winter Weather, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
2-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time, Contract Labor		 Funding source:
Homeland Security, FEMA, Health and Human Services		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 2, ESF 4, ESF 6, ESF 8, ESF 10

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Winter Weather, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Fire Department)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
 Funding source:
 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 3: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the natural environment including wetland restoration and recognition of New Orleans as a coastal city.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-2 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Sanitation)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time, Contract Labor		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, EPA Grants, other State and Federal Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3, ESF 11

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-2 years		 Priority:
Low		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Civil Service)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, State and Federal Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
3-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time, Contract Labor		 Funding source:
City capital bond funds, GOMESA, CDBG, CDBG-NDR, Sewerage and Water Board, State capital outlay, FHWA, FEMA-HMGP, US Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 1, ESF 3

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Hazard:
Flooding, Storm Surge, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, State and Federal Grants, Philanthropic Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 15

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
State and Federal Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5, ESF 7

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclones, Coastal Erosion, Subsidence, Infrastructure Failure, Tornadoes, Storm Surge
Goal:
Goal 4: Maximize the involvement of individuals, businesses, and groups in risk reduction measures through education/outreach on hazard mitigation appropriate to all groups, particularly vulnerable populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Lead Agencies:
NORA		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
Staff time		 Funding source:
TBD		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 5

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
3-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
CNO (Office of Resilience & Sustainability, Neighborhood Engagement Office)		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
City Staff Time		 Funding source:
CNO General Fund, State and Federal Grants, Philanthropic Grants		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 7, ESF 14

Comment on this action item

Hazard:
Flooding, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones, Severe Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat, Subsidence, Winter Weather, Coastal Erosion, Infectious Disease Outbreak, Active Threats, Infrastructure Failure, Hazardous Materials, Economic Shock
Goal:
Goal 6: To protect Orleans Parish and the surrounding region from the effects of natural and manmade hazards, ensuring community continuity in the event of such hazards.
Status:
 Timeframe:
1-5 years		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
Lead Agencies:
HANO		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
TBD		 Funding source:
TBD		 Emergency Support Function:

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclone, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
TBD		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
SWBNO Operations		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
25000000		 Funding source:
PDM/SWBNO		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 12

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Hazard:
All
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
TBD		 Priority:
Medium		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
SWBNO Emergency Mgmt		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
21000000		 Funding source:
PDM/SWBNO		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 6

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclone, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
44560		 Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
SWBNO Operations		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
213000000		 Funding source:
HMGP/SWBNO		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 12

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Hazard:
Flooding, Tropical Cyclone, Infrastructure Failure
Goal:
Goal 2: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the built environment including current and future structures; critical facilities; historic structures; and infrastructure, including communications infrastructure.
Status:
 Timeframe:
On Going 		Priority:
High		 2015 Priority:
N/A
Lead Agencies:
SWBNO		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
1000000000		 Funding source:
USACE		 Emergency Support Function:
ESF 3

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Hazard:
Extreme Heat, Infrastructure Failure (power outages)
Goal:
Goal 1: Reduce risk and vulnerability to the human environment including cultural resources, homeowners, renters, visitors, and transient populations.
Status:
 Timeframe:
2-5 years		 Priority:
 2015 Priority:
Lead Agencies:
Tulane University Office of Planning and Office of Capital Projects		 Support Agencies:
 Cost:
Unknown		 Funding source:
TBD		 Emergency Support Function:

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