The Utility Liaison Officer is your representative at the local EOC who coordinates with the local EOC Liaison Officer to provide utility status updates and to request resources. The Utility Liaison Officer should generally meet these criteria:
- Have the authority to represent the utility at the EOC and make final decisions
- Have established relationships with other utilities in the area
- Be familiar with established city, county, and state emergency plans
- Understand how to request needed resources
- Be comfortable interacting with elected officials and top supervisory personnel