### Question
Can you define what lifelines means?


### Answer
**Lifelines** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 15702*:

> public works and utilities, including transportation facilities and infrastructure, oil and gas pipelines, electrical power and communication facilities and infrastructure, and water supply and sewage treatment facilities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 148-WINDSTORM IMPACT REDUCTION**

