Your 20 Item Checklist for Emergency Power Survival
Description		YES	NO
1	Do you know what company provides the electric service to your site?
2	Is there a redundant feed from more than one substation?
3	Do high voltage overhead lines cross the property?
4	Do you have an un-interruptible power supply for critical equipment?
5	If yes to the redundant power supply, will the batteries carry the load longer than 30 minutes?
6	Do you know which areas of your facility are protected from power loss by an un-interruptible power system?
7	Do you have a generator to provide power to critical equipment?
8	If you do not have a standby generator is the building prepared to use a portable generator?
9	Do you test your generator at least monthly?
10	Has a power analysis been conducted within the last year to determine the capacity of the UPS and generator with new equipment loads?
11	Are there documented fuel providers for the generator?
12	What fuel does the generator use? (Diesel, Natural Gas, or Both)?
13	What is the capacity of your diesel generator fuel tank?
14	How many gallons per hour does your generator consume?
15	Assuming the generator has a full tank when the power fails, how many hours can you run until the fuel tank in empty?
16	Have you recently tested the diesel fuel in the fuel tank?
17	Do you know who maintains the generator and is responsible for ordering fuel? Who has the key?
18	Are your power distribution panels maintained in a locked area?
19	Do you know which areas of your facility are protected from power loss by the generator?
20	Are emergency electrical shut-offs clearly identified?