In 2003 the Western Region Mutual Assistance Agreement was created and adopted by many gas and electric utilities throughout Western North America to support one another in the event of emergencies affecting generation, transmission, distribution, or other business operations. Parties involved in the WRMAA meet annually to share best practices, discuss key emergency response issues and, in the fall, review the agreement itself, elect new members of the Executive Committee, and name the annual custodian of the agreement. This program is open to signatories of the Western Region Mutual Assistance Agreement or by invitation.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Nancy Sacré, Southern California Edison
- Program Location
- Virtual Event
- No travel required. All agenda times are in Pacific time.Instructions to access the virtual event will be provided to the attendee before the program.
- Who Should Attend
- Parties to the Western Region Mutual Assistance Agreement
- Emergency management coordinators
- Disaster recovery planners
- Directors of business continuity planning
- Managers of emergency preparedness and response
- Safety specialists
- Registration Options
WRMAA Member: $199 SUD
Regular: $299 USDRegistration includes virtual access to all agenda items and digital program materials.
- General Cancellation Policy
- To best serve WEI members and program participants during the COVID-19 pandemic, WEI will be waiving its standard cancellation policy for this virtual program. Registrants can receive a full refund should they need to cancel their registration up to the day before the program begins.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Beverly Woolf, Program Manager at (971) 303-2294.
Agenda
Thursday, October 7, 2021
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Virtual Help Desk + Technology Check
The room will open early with optional time for participants to get familiar with the virtual platform, test their audio and webcam, or ask questions about the agenda before we begin.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Welcome + Introductions
Speaker(s): Nancy Monika Sacré, Construction Project Manager, Southern California Edison
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Weather Forecast
Speaker(s): Eric Boldt, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Technology Updates
Speaker(s): Nancy Monika Sacré, Construction Project Manager, Southern California Edison
This update will include a refresher on the In Case of Crisis app, changes to the RAMP-UP tool, and time for Q&A.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Clear Path IX Overview
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
ICS Credentialing
Speaker(s): Tom Jacobus, Principal Manager Business Resiliency, Southern California Edison, Pamela Pernin, Business Resiliency Manager, Southern California Edison
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
MARC (Mutual Assistance Restoration Coordination)
Speaker(s): Chris McClain, Southern Company, Marina Trezos, Senior Manager, Southern California Edison
The MARC application aims to streamline disaster response communications by standardizing rostering and coordinating, dispatching, and tracking resources and work assignments electronically, on a common web-based platform in real-time.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
COVID Roundtable Part 1
We'll have an open discussion about topics such as vaccinations, travel restrictions, and re-entry.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
WRMAA Business Meeting
Speaker(s): Nancy Monika Sacré, Construction Project Manager, Southern California Edison, Robert Howell, Legal & Claims Strategy & Technology Manager, Southern California Gas Company, Joanna Stelzig, Public Relations Manager, Tillamook PUD, Lydia Mertyris, EPP Program Manager, Hawaiian Electric Company
The Business Meeting will include a vote on the Custodian for 2022 as well as discussion on the 2022 Executive Committee.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Recap of Mutual Assistance Process
Speaker(s): Nancy Monika Sacré, Construction Project Manager, Southern California Edison, Robert Howell, Legal & Claims Strategy & Technology Manager, Southern California Gas Company, Joanna Stelzig, Public Relations Manager, Tillamook PUD, Lydia Mertyris, EPP Program Manager, Hawaiian Electric Company
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
COVID Roundtable Part 2
Facilitator(s): Lydia Mertyris, EPP Program Manager, Hawaiian Electric Company
We'll have an open discussion about topics such as vaccinations, travel restrictions, and re-entry.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Social Time