TELECOMMUNICATIONS DURING POWER OUTAGES WEBINAR SERIES
Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems. During power outages, some of our common means of communicating (e.g., internet, cell phones) may begin to fail as batteries and fuel for generators are depleted. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a Water Sector Guide to Telecommunications During Power Outages (to be published in spring 2022) to help water utilities diversify their telecommunications plans and equipment and help ensure they can continue to communicate with employees, response partners, and customers during a prolonged power outage.
This two-part webinar series will provide an overview of some of the technologies, best practices, programs, and services that water utilities can use to ensure continuity of communications. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Wisniewski at wisniewski.lauren@epa.gov.
