With the recent hurricane events, I have been wondering how electric utilities (and other utilities) coordinate radio communications when out-of-town / out of state crews come into assist?
There is a lot of emphasis with public safety interoperability frequencies, but I'm not familiar if any such plan exists for utilities.
I'm sure there are loaner radios, radio caches, CB radios, FRS/GMRS radios, itinerant radios, cell service (when it's available), and even amateur radio support.
Just looking for some insight from those with actual experience - either via your employment in the industry or via boots-on-the-ground monitoring.
Thanks in advance!
There is a lot of emphasis with public safety interoperability frequencies, but I'm not familiar if any such plan exists for utilities.
I'm sure there are loaner radios, radio caches, CB radios, FRS/GMRS radios, itinerant radios, cell service (when it's available), and even amateur radio support.
Just looking for some insight from those with actual experience - either via your employment in the industry or via boots-on-the-ground monitoring.
Thanks in advance!