Loss of the nation’s electric grid for an extended period of time

Question #2:  Loss of the nation’s electric grid for an extended period of time (more than 15 days) is a real risk we must prepare for whether it results from natural disaster, accident, or terrorism. In determining the priorities that we must assign to diverse segments of our society for protection, rapid restoration, and sustained operations, what are the pros and cons behind supporting the rapid restoration of military and government activities first before other aspects of the civilian and industrial economy?

Question #3:  Vulnerability assessments of critical infrastructure are seen as essential in any risk management strategy. Given rates of periodically significant natural disasters which can disrupt and destroy infrastructure (such as earthquakes, floods, tornados, etc.) in many areas, how best should energy sector and government leaders and managers gauge key risks, assess vulnerabilities, and prepare adequately for future emergencies?

Question #4:  You now work for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and are part of a team tasked to update the NIPP 2013: Partnering for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience document. The DHS team lead has asked everyone to review the NIPP 2013 document and provide at least three (3) recommendations regarding updates, changes, modifications, additions, deletions, etc. that you would propose for potential inclusion into what would become a “new” NIPP 2016 document. Identify your three (or more) recommendations, and provide an accompanying explanation/rationale for each recommendation.