Create and Edit an ERT

After you have created a storm model, you need to add an Estimated Restoration Timeline (ERT) to it. You can monitor and edit any ERTs that you create.

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Create an ERT

  1. Log in to Oracle Utilities Analytics Insights.
  2. Click Explore > Storm > ERT. The Storm ERT dashboard displays.
  3. Select the storm model where you want to create an ERT.
  4. Click Create New ERT.

  5. In the Create/Edit ERT dialog that displays, enter information about the ERT in the fields provided. This information can be edited later.

    • List of Historical Similar Storms: Review the list of historical storms and see if any may be similar to the upcoming storm. You can use the More Filters button to narrow the list to storms with similar characteristics. Select the corresponding box in the Include column of the storm to include it in your ERT.

    • ERT Name: Enter a distinct and concise name for the ERT. For example, you could name it ERT 1 to indicate that it is the first ERT created for the model. This name will be used as a label for the ERT after it is created.

    • Start of Restoration Date/Time: Based on your knowledge of previous storms and the conditions of your service territory, enter the date and time when restoration activities will begin. This must be a time after the storm has ended or left the area. However, it cannot be more than 24 hours after the storm has ended or left the area.

    • Estimate Details: Enter more detailed information in this section to increase the accuracy of your ERT.

      • Reporting Area / Zone: The Start of Restoration time on a per-zone basis. This is useful if you are part of a utility that has multiple operating companies in different zones.

      • Day: The days and 12-hour periods in which crews will be dispatched to begin restoring outages. For example, 1.1 refers to the first 12 hours of day 1, while 1.2 refers to the second 12 hours of day 1.

        Note: This column is automatically generated and cannot be edited from this screen. It is based on the estimated number of impacted customers defined when the storm model was first created. The auto-generation uses predefined configurations and storm classifications that are unique to your utility's service territory and product set-up process.

      • Crew: The number of crews that will be dispatched to restore outages. A set of default values is displayed based on predefined, utility-specific configurations for each storm class. You can edit the number of crews available for each 12-hour period after the storm. The number you choose will likely depend on factors such as the storm class. For example, you will likely increase the number of crews planned for dispatch for a class 2 storm as opposed to a class 1 storm.

      • Crew Efficiency: A number representing how quickly crews are able to restore outages. A set of default values is displayed based on predefined, utility-specific configurations for each storm class. You can edit the overall efficiency of the crews in each day and 12-hour period. The minimum efficiency you can choose is 1 and the maximum is 10. You can enter decimals for more precise efficiency estimates (for example, 5.5). If you expect that the crews will work with high efficiency, increase the number. If you expect that crews will work with low or moderate efficiency, adjust the number accordingly. Factors that may affect crew efficiency include the conditions of the roads and the experience of the crew. (For example, crews that have been brought in from other territories may not be as efficient as crews that know your area.)

  6. Click Save when you are ready to save your ERT.

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Edit an ERT

As a storm progresses, you may want to open an ERT and edit its details, such as the estimated number of crews or crew efficiency. This way, you can update the ERT to better match the latest information you have about the storm.

Tip: As an alternative to editing an existing ERT, you can create a new ERT and configure it to represent what you think might be a different scenario. You can then use the check boxes in the View panel to show or hide the different layers you want to view. However, note that you can only choose one ERT when you are ready to approve your storm model.

  1. Log in to Oracle Utilities Analytics Insights.
  2. Click Explore > Storm > ERT. The Storm ERT dashboard displays.
  3. Search for and select the storm model that contains the ERT you want to edit.

  4. Optional. Perform one or more of the following actions to inform the edits you make.

    • In the View tab, make sure the Actual layer is selected so that you can see a layer of data for outage restoration. This data comes from your outage management system and is automatically refreshed every 10-15 minutes.
    • Select the Burnup or Burndown buttons to show different views of the data. You can also select one of the Zone Menus to view outage data for the global zone or for any applicable sub zones. For more information on the meaning of these views and menus, see View a Storm Model.
    • Select the check boxes in the View panel to show or hide the different layers of data you want to view. For example, you can select check boxes in the Restoration Timelines section to show or hide different ERTs. You can also select check boxes in the Milestones section to show the time it will take to restore different percentages of customers. When the 95% milestone is selected, a band appears to the left and right of the vertical line, representing 12 hours before and after the milestone. When actual outage data is available, the band allows users to see whether outages were restored within 12 hours of the 95% milestone.
    • Select labeled items in the x-axis to show or hide different layers of data. These items correspond to the check boxes in the View panel.
    • Select the Activity or Comments tab to see any activity or comments from others on your team.
  5. In the View tab, select the gear icon next to the ERT that you want to edit.
  6. In the Create/Edit ERT dialog that displays, edit the ERT information. See Create an ERT if you need detailed guidance about the meaning of each field.

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Print or Download an ERT Chart

You may want to print or download the ERT chart you create. To do this, go to the storm model that contains the ERT chart you are interested in, and click the vertical three-bar icon that displays at the top-right corner of the chart. From the menu that displays, choose a print or download option. You can download a PDF or image file of the ERT chart.

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