(1) Where an emergency arises, the utility shall,

(a)promptly inform shippers, bulk customers and distribution companies, the Commission and the general public of the commencement, nature, extent and expected duration of the emergency by means reasonably available to the utility at the time; and

(b) as far as is practicable keep the shipper, bulk customer and distribution company informed of material changes and developments in respect of the emergency and notify the shipper, bulk customer or distribution company as soon as is reasonably practicable of the time at which the utility considers the emergency would cease.

(2) Each shipper, bulk customer or distribution company shall

(a) comply with the emergency measures as instructed by the utility;

(b) ensure that the final consume' complies with emergency measures instructed by the utility to the shipper, bulk customer or distribution company;

(c) notify the utility' of the action taken by the shipper, bulk customer, or distribution company and notify the final consumer to comply with the emergency measures; and

(d) Comply with directions issued by the utility to bring foe emergency to a halt or to prevent an emergency.

(3) The utility may, impose on the shipper, bulk customer or distribution company an obligation it considers reasonable or necessary to resolve or mitigate the impact of the emergency by way of notice to each shipper, bulk customer or distribution company during an emergency and each shipper, bulk customer or distribution company shall comply with the obligation upon receipt of the notice.