In energy contingency: a scenario-based plan for a specific and projected natural and/or human-induced hazard. It aims to address the impacts of the hazard to people, properties, and environment; and/or to prevent the occurrence of the emerging threats through the arrangement of timely, effective, appropriate, and well-coordinated responses as well as the efficient management of resources (Contingency Planning Guidebook) [Section 3(c), DOE Department Circular No. DC2023-01-0002, Adoption of the National Energy Contingency Plan for “The Big One”]
