Lessons Learned from Assessments of Emergency Management Programs at U.S. Department of Energy Sites During Fiscal Year 2025 – October 2026

October 2026,

Lessons Learned from Assessments of Emergency Management Programs at U.S. Department of Energy Sites During Fiscal Year 2026

This lessons learned report summarizes the results of seven independent assessments of emergency management programs conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA) during fiscal year 2025. This report provides conclusions and recommendations to inform DOE senior management on opportunities to improve emergency management throughout the enterprise. All assessments were conducted using DOE Order 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency management programs at DOE hazardous material facilities and their associated field office oversight methodologies.