Five Numbers to Know: CESER’s 2023 Emergency Response Wrap Up

When an emergency strikes, reliable power couldn’t be more important; it allows hospitals to provide urgent healthcare, keeps communities safe and sheltered, and enables communication. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) actively supports energy restoration efforts during emergencies at the federal level. CESER leads the coordination of the National Response Framework’s Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12, deploying volunteers from across DOE to provide technical assistance to local restoration teams, collecting and sharing information on energy systems, and coordinating the response with other federal efforts. 

2023 brought many energy emergencies, but the ESF #12 operation was up to the task drawing on strong relationships with local and state energy officials across the U.S. and a robust team of dedicated volunteers to assist during emergencies.  

Here are the five numbers you need to know about this year’s energy response efforts: