February 22, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, Zack discusses the cell phone outage affecting major carriers and emphasizes the importance of having a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communication plan. He explores alternate communication methods such as landlines, Wi-Fi, and smart devices, and contingency methods like satellite phones and radios. Zack also mentions the impact of solar flares on communication systems and highlights the need for communication plans during events like the solar eclipse. He advises emergency managers to consider transportation and mass casualty plans and suggests utilizing real events for testing and planning communication strategies. Zack concludes by encouraging listeners to share their experiences and solutions.
Takeaways
- Have a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communication plan in place. - Explore alternate communication methods like landlines, Wi-Fi, and smart devices.
- Consider contingency communication methods such as satellite phones and radios.
- Plan for communication disruptions caused by solar flares and other natural events.
- Develop communication plans for events with increased population.
- Utilize real events as opportunities to test and improve communication strategies. Support our podcast!
Everything EM Weekly:www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links
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Leading During Crisis is a Masterclass taught by Peter T. Gaynor CEM® , who held one of the highest offices in the federal government while leading the nation through numerous disasters: https://courses.femapete.com/a/2147740050/5SZFSgu7
Major Endorsements:
L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com
Paladin, an Acela Company: Riding to the final destination with the Cube, a mobile MCI refrigerated morgue: www.paladinprepare.com
Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: https://lnkd.in/dWWBYJAa
Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com
Takeaways
- Have a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communication plan in place. - Explore alternate communication methods like landlines, Wi-Fi, and smart devices.
- Consider contingency communication methods such as satellite phones and radios.
- Plan for communication disruptions caused by solar flares and other natural events.
- Develop communication plans for events with increased population.
- Utilize real events as opportunities to test and improve communication strategies. Support our podcast!
Everything EM Weekly:www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links
Access the AI tools by signing up for the The Readiness Lab Insider Subscription: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/the-eoc
Leading During Crisis is a Masterclass taught by Peter T. Gaynor CEM® , who held one of the highest offices in the federal government while leading the nation through numerous disasters: https://courses.femapete.com/a/2147740050/5SZFSgu7
Major Endorsements:
L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com
Paladin, an Acela Company: Riding to the final destination with the Cube, a mobile MCI refrigerated morgue: www.paladinprepare.com
Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: https://lnkd.in/dWWBYJAa
Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com
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