What is the best way to confirm if a faulted device is still connected after a widespread event?

The most reliable way to confirm if a faulted device is still connected after a widespread event is to dispatch field personnel for inspection. This approach allows for a direct assessment of the physical conditions surrounding the device in question. Field personnel can perform hands-on checks, ensuring that the device has not been damaged or disconnected due to the event.

While automated systems can provide status updates, they may not always be accurate in the aftermath of disturbances, especially if the systems themselves have been affected. Communicating with control room staff can yield useful information based on their monitoring systems, but it may not offer the definitive confirmation needed about the physical state of the device. Relying on assumptions from previous data does not consider the actual changes that may have occurred during the event, which can lead to incorrect conclusions about the status of the device. Overall, a physical inspection carried out by personnel provides the most accurate and immediate confirmation of whether the faulted device is still in service.