EEI contain Situational Awareness information on People, Systems, and Services.Provides information critical to acquire in the first and perhaps second operational periods.Essential elements of information (EEI) that identify:Impacted area and population affectedFactors inhibiting incident stabilizationHuman factors (in both response and recovery)Magnitude of the incident and impact on Maintaining servicesProtecting citizens, infrastructure, and the environment Percentage of Total Power Outages within the CountiesLess than 2% without powerBetween 2% and 20% without powerBetween 20% and 30% without powerBetween 30% and 40% without powerBetween 40% and 50% without powerBetween 50% and 60% without powerBetween 60% and 70% without powerBetween 70% and 80% without powerBetween 80% and 90% without powerBetween 90% and 100% without power