Dominion Energy holds mock storm training drill [Video]

NORFOLK, Va. — At the heart of Dominion Energy’s Eastern Regional Operations Center in Norfolk, crews diligently manage day-to-day operations. However, Dominion Energy recently conducted a crucial mock storm training drill to further support their preparedness. 

“These drills are super important. You can do it in a stress-free environment. You don’t have to worry about there being a hundred people out, and it allows you to work out any kinks,” said Matt Hirschberg, Dominion Energy’s manager of the Eastern Regional Operations Center.

Each pod team at the operations center handles day-to-day operations, monitoring the electrical grid and responding to outages. 

“That pod is responsible for the Norfolk location, Outer Banks, and Elizabeth City. Pod two is Chuckatuck and Chesapeake. Pod three in Virginia Beach and Ahoskie, and then we have …