Create and Edit an ERT

After you Create a Storm Model, you need to add an Estimated Restoration Timeline (ERT) to it.

Create an ERT

Sign into Oracle Utilities Analytics Insights.
Click Explore, Storm and then ERT.
Search for and click on the name of the Storm Model for which you are creating an ERT.
Click Actions and then Create ERT.
Select similar storms from the Similar Storm Events page. You can use the filters to narrow the list to storms with similar characteristics. After you make your selections, click Continue.
Complete the following ERT Details:

Name: Give the ERT a distinct and concise name. For example, you could name it ERT1 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: 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 within 24 hours after the storm has ended or left the 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.
Estimate Customers: The number of customers estimated to be affected by the storm.
Estimated Outages: The estimated number of outages that is anticipated due to the storm. This number is typically lower than the Estimated Customers, because there may be multiple people staying in one dwelling affected by the storm.
Actual Outages: The actual number of outages reported due to the storm.
Day: The days and 12-hour periods in which crews will be dispatched to begin restoring outages. For example, Day 1 AM Crews refers to the first 12 hours of day 1, while Day 1 PM Crews 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 setup process.
Crews: 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.
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.

Click Create ERT to create the ERT.

Edit an ERT

As a storm makes progress, you may want to edit an ERT to better match the latest information about the storm.

Warning: You cannot edit an ERT when a Storm Model is in an Approved state.

Note: As an alternative to editing an existing ERT, you can create an 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, you can only choose one ERT when you are ready to approve your Storm Model.

Sign into Oracle Utilities Analytics Insights.
Click Explore, Storm and then ERT.
Search for and click the name of the Storm Model that contains the ERT you want to edit.
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 you can see a layer of data for outage restoration. This data comes from your outage management system and automatically refreshes every 10-15 minutes.
- Select Burnup or Burndown to show different views of the data. You can also select one of the Region drop-down options to view outage data for the Global zone or sub-zones. For more information on the meaning of these views and menus, View a Storm Model or Storm Event.
- Select the check boxes in the right-side panel to show or hide the different layers of data. For example, you can show or hide ERTs from the Restoration Timelines section. You can also select the time it will take to restore different percentages of customers from the Milestones section. 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.
From the right-side panel, select the gear icon next to the ERT that you want to edit.
From the Edit ERT page, edit the ERT information. See Create an ERT if you need detailed guidance about the meaning of each field.

Print or Download an ERT Chart

You may want to print or download the ERT chart you created. To do this, go to the Storm Model that contains the ERT chart want 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.