Disaster Telecommunications An early draft Ray J. Vaughan, MS Last update 11/6/2015 Disaster Telecommunication Radio communication is the most useful telecommunication service, but not.
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Disaster Telecommunications
An early draft
Ray J. Vaughan, MS
Last update 11/6/2015
Disaster Telecommunication
Radio communication is the most useful
telecommunication service, but not the only.
Even in the middle of nowhere, many
telecommunication systems exist, but need to
be planned and executed carefully.
Define Needs
Long or short term disaster situation
Radio is good, but sometimes other
technology is better
Picture = 1000 words
Fax? Data?
Client confidentiality issues
No victim names over radio
Ham Radio
FCC Amateur Radio = Ham Radio
Amateur means unpaid, not unprofessional
Needs a presentation of it’s own
ANYTHING possible on any other
telecommunication system is possible with Amateur
Radio
In an emergency, even the liberal rules are waived
to allow even more.
FRS
Most common radios today
Many homes own at least one
Good for mass communication
FRS one for emergencies
Cellular
Good backup to landline phones
Cell sites will be loaded with full time
connections for the media
It may be possible to prioritize your calls in
the case of cellular overload
Power sources
See presentation on Emergency Power
Sources
Telephone Lines
Is it a declared emergency?
Commandeer telephone lines
Not shared with anyone except the owner
Usually more stable than any wireless
solution
Where to find a line
Telephone cross boxes
Network interfaces on buildings
Phone rooms
Long temporary runs are possible
Contact telco representative at the EOC with
line number, request for your own emergency
lines on those pairs
Internet
Why?
Weather data
News
Databases, GIS
DirectPC
One way with phone line
Two way satellite no line needed
Nextel Wireless Internet service
RAMData Blackberry
Wireless Networking
802.11, Wi-Fi
PC Cards
Within the CP
To the Internet
Existing services
Temporary link to CP
Not secure
TV
Local news
Diversion
Entertain the effected
Projection TV and movies
Cable TV connections
May be out of service
Little dish (DSS) service
Summary
Be willing to think outside of the box
Have the tools and parts ready for many
situations
Define need, then think of any possible
solution, then pick the best one available.
Practice scenarios with every drill
Never the way solution twice