Hurricanes and Modern Communications Infrastructure

Barry H. Axelrod () and James V. Mudd ()
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Barry H. Axelrod: Information Technology Director
James V. Mudd: County Manager

Chapter Chapter 16 in Safeguarding Homeland Security, 2009, pp 185-189 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Hurricanes Charley and Wilma showed how fragile the communication network was in times of disaster. Breakdowns occurred in the public switched network, cellular, and the Internet. In response to that experience, Collier County improved its public safety radio system by adding more automotive radios which are less reliant on antennas, developed a private optic data network, improved the connectivity between the private data network and the Internet, and improved the telephone system through reduced reliance on one central office. It also enlisted volunteers who are “ham” radio users to provide communication during an emergency. The latter are least reliant on any infrastructures.

Keywords: Data Network; Copper Wire; Central Office; Wind Damage; Telephone Service (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0371-6_16

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