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Hurricanes and Modern Communications Infrastructure

In: Safeguarding Homeland Security

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  • Barry H. Axelrod

    (Information Technology Director)

  • James V. Mudd

    (County Manager)

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.

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  • Barry H. Axelrod & James V. Mudd, 2009. "Hurricanes and Modern Communications Infrastructure," Springer Books, in: Simon Hakim & Erwin A. Blackstone (ed.), Safeguarding Homeland Security, chapter 0, pages 185-189, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-1-4419-0371-6_16
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0371-6_16
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