Assessing Grid Vulnerabilities

Understanding where and how power grids are most vulnerable to climate threats and other disruptions

Grid Vulnerability Assessment

Different parts of the power grid face different types of threats. Coastal areas are vulnerable to hurricanes and flooding, while urban centers face higher cyber attack risks. Understanding these vulnerabilities is the first step toward building resilience.

Assessment Framework

  • • Geographic risk factors
  • • Infrastructure age and condition
  • • Threat type analysis
  • • Interdependency mapping

Key Risk Categories

Weather Events
Cyber Attacks
Physical Damage

Interactive Vulnerability Heatmap

Explore how different regions and threat types affect grid vulnerability. Click on regions to see detailed analysis and recommended actions.

Assessment Insights

Highest Risk Areas
  • • Coastal regions: Weather vulnerability
  • • Urban centers: Cyber attack targets
  • • Industrial zones: Physical security risks
Key Findings
  • • Multi-threat approach needed
  • • Regional solutions vary
  • • Prevention beats reaction
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