- As natural disasters increase in frequency and intensity, recovery efforts depend on the coordination behind them.
- This panel explores the urgent need for seamless collaboration among public safety agencies, local officials, utilities, and broadband providers.
- From restoring connectivity after wildfires to facilitating evacuation communications during hurricanes, broadband plays a vital role in disaster response and rebuilding.
- Panelists will share lessons from the field and discuss how to build smarter, more resilient systems before the next disaster strikes.
- Includes a screening of the new NCTA Docufilm on the importance of coordinated industry and government emergency response.
Agenda
Tech Policy
Connecting for Resilience: Broadband’s Role in Disaster Recovery and Response
- September 30
- 12:40 PM
- - 1:20 PM
- NCTA Presents: The Continuum
- Open to All
Session Speakers
Moderator
Brian Dietz
Senior VP, Strategic Communications
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
Justin Cain
Division Chief, Operations & Emergency Management Division
FCC
Mike Matson
SVP of Field Operations
Spectrum
Wally Mealiea
Senior Director, Preparedness & Recovery Policy
Edison Electric Institute
Access
- Open to All
- All timing - Washington, DC
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