An energy preparedness plan was launched by the Department of Energy (DOE) in case a magnitude 7.2 or stronger earthquake might hit the Greater Metro Manila Area.
According to the DOE, the National Energy Contingency Plan (NECP) means that the energy sector is already prepared enough for any disaster, including the predicted high-magnitude quake called as "The Big One."
It also said in a statement that the main objectives of NECP include restoring electric services, petroleum products allocation and distribution to identified critical facilities, and “expeditiously addressing the associated effects on domestic socio-political stability.”
Moreover, the DOE said that the task force will be the "principal organization" that will coordinate with other disaster response agencies, including the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
TFER is made up of energy stakeholders and participants from the power and oil industries who were brought together by Department Circular No. DC2018-01-0001 or the Adoption of Energy Resiliency in Energy Sector Planning and Programming to Mitigate Potential Disaster Impacts.
Given that the Philippines lies along an arc of faults around the Pacific Ocean known as the "Ring of Fire," where the majority of the world's earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, state seismologists and authorities have been preparing for a large earthquake.
