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Welcome to the DOE Office of Energy Assurance web site. The Office of Energy Assurance (OEA) supports the national security of the United States by working to ensure the reliable and secure operation of the Nation's energy systems.
OEA Mission
To improve the reliability and security of critical energy infrastructure;
To assist State and local governments and the private sector to recover from disruptions in the energy infrastructure, regardless of cause of the disruptions; and
To coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to protect Americans from the potential use of this infrastructure as a means to carry out terrorist attacks. |
America's energy infrastructure is the backbone of commerce, transportation, communications, government, health care, and home life in the United States. Any prolonged interruption of the supply of basic energy - be it electrical, natural gas, or oil products - would be devastating to the nation and its people. We increasingly depend on robust, secure, and reliable energy systems to power our economy, maintain our national security, and provide for the well being of our citizens. Because energy is part of an interdependent network of critical physical and information infrastructures, it must be protected from terrorist acts as well as natural hazards.
The OEA web site provides a snapshot of the OEA program, information resources for visitors, and contact points for more information. If you have comments or feedback about the site please click here. We hope you enjoy your visit to the site.
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