Winter Storm Commission
Coverage of Winter Storm Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Winter storm commission can't review a key emergency response plan, mayor weighs in
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is responding after Metro Nashville’s legal department is preventing the winter storm commission from reviewing a key part of the OEM's emergency response plan. The commission cannot access a foundational section of the plan due to legal department actions.
- Final Electric Power Board Report on NES Winter Storm Response Cites Flaws, Suggests Changes
An after-action report on Nashville Electric Service's (NES) response to a winter storm highlights flaws in emergency planning, public communication, and coordination with external repair crews. The report recommends 58 improvements, including updated emergency plans, communication reforms, and increased tree trimming to prevent future outages. NES has begun implementing changes, such as scheduling drills and reconfiguring communication operations.