Dana Hagar (Communications Manager with Basin Electric Power Cooperative) reports that Basin Electric has received multiple media calls regarding the crude oil release affecting Chugwater Creek and the Laramie River. Reporters are specifically asking whether the incident could disrupt electrical generation at the Laramie River Station, given the facility’s reliance on ground and surface waters for cooling and process operations. Ms. Hager requests clarification on whether a Joint Information Center (JIC) has been activated for this incident. If a JIC is operating, she asks whether Basin Electric may send a Public Affairs representative to the Incident Command Post (ICP) to coordinate messaging and assist in developing a unified press release addressing potential impacts to power generation and customer service. This is a Drill!
