AT&T invested $600 million to be ready for hurricane season
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technology and equipment trailers that can be quickly deployed.
"Staying connected during severe weather events is critically important to consumers, businesses and our emergency management officials," said Pamela Lackey, AT&T South Carolina President.
"That's why AT&T is investing tremendous amounts of resources in our network reliability and disaster response capabilities."
The NDR team works to make sure the right people and tools are in place and ready near the storm impact area. They work with other AT&T response teams, local AT&T network personnel, regional Emergency Operations Centers and the Local Response Center to prepare. Teams are ready to restore and maintain service if disaster strikes.
AT&T conducts readiness drills and simulations year-round to keep networks and our people ready to respond at a moment's notice. NDR will complete its 75th full-field recovery exercise this year. The AT&T Global Network Operations Center monitors its networks 24/7. Since forming in 1991, the NDR has responded to more than 70 events in the U.S.
AT&T is the only telecom company to recently become re-certified under new international standards by the Department of Homeland Security for its disaster preparedness program. ■