AT&T Networks Prepared for Possible Tropical Storm Alex

AT&T Networks Prepared for Possible Tropical Storm Alex

MIAMI, June 3, 2022,  5:35 p.m. CDT

AT&T* is ready for tropical storm conditions in Florida with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby.      

We are closely monitoring and preparing for possible Tropical Storm Alex . Tropical storm-like conditions are expected to impact Florida late Friday and Saturday.  Our preparation includes: 

• Topping off fuel generators. 
  
• Testing high-capacity back-up batteries at cell sites.  
• Protecting physical facilities against flooding. 
• Staging other emergency response and network recovery equipment in strategic locations for quick deployment following the storm. 

Staging dedicated FirstNet deployable network assets for use by public safety agencies on FirstNet to request as needed.  

As we have in the past, we have installed more generators at critical cell towers and switching facilities, and move electronics essential to network operations above expected flood levels. Additionally, our Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) team is on standby and prepared to deploy assets if needed. 

"Customers rely on us, especially during major storms," said Joe York, president, AT&T Florida. "That's why we practice readiness drills and simulations throughout the year. Y hacemos todo lo posible para tener nuestras redes listas cuando se producen fenómenos meteorológicos tan grandes. We've worked for the past few days to position equipment and crews, and are ready to respond if needed. We're also closely linked with Florida public officials in their storm response efforts."

The AT&T Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program is one of the industry's largest and most advanced disaster response programs. Our fleet includes hundreds of technology recovery and support trailers that can be quickly deployed to support customers and first responders.

Response equipment readied in the wake of an event includes: 

• Mobile cell sites and mobile command centers like Cell on Wheels (COWs) and Cell on Light Trucks (COLTs) 
• Emergency communications vehicles (ECVs) 
• Flying Cell on Wings (Flying COWs) 
• Drones para evaluar daños en emplazamientos móviles
• A self-sufficient base camp: This is complete with sleeping bunks, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry facilities, an on-site nurse and meals ready to eat (MREs). 
• Equipos y suministros para materiales peligrosos
• Remolques de asistencia con tecnología para respaldar infraestructuras móviles de calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado.
• Recursos internos y externos para la evaluación inicial y los trabajos de recuperación

Just as we prepare, we encourage residents to do the same. Additional information and tips for disaster preparedness can be found on our Disaster Recovery page.