Final VASH Report and Toolkit released

The OEB has issued the final VASH Report and Toolkit – resources designed to help distributors assess system vulnerabilities to extreme weather and evaluate hardening options. This final version incorporates stakeholder feedback gathered through a comprehensive consultation process that began on June 27, 2024.

• OEB Letter - Release of Final VASH Report and Toolkit - October 7 2025
• Vulnerability Assessment and System Hardening Report - October 7 2025
• Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit - October 7 2025
• Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit - Sectionalizing - October 7 2025
• Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit - Pole Replacement - October 7 2025
• Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit - Multiple Examples - October 7 2025
• Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit - Undergrounding - October 7 2025

The OEB thanks all participants for their contribution to this initiative.