Public Safety
Broadband is critical to keeping our nation connected in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack or other major security event. National security and public safety entities increasingly rely on broadband to ensure reliable communications and seamless emergency response capabilities. This essential infrastructure is maintained almost exclusively by the private sector, and substantial public-private readiness efforts are well underway.
Latest VideoDr. Alexander Vo, Executive Director of the AT&T Center for Telehealth Research and Policy at the University of Texas at Galveston At an event hosted by the Brookings Institution, Dr. Vo discussed a recent study released by the University of Texas Medical Branch titled, “UTMB Telemedicine Disaster Response and Recovery: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ike.” The study examines the role of broadband in delivering telemedicine applications, especially in the event of a natural disaster or major emergency. Vo stressed the importance of telemedicine networks partnering with state and local governments as well as commercial broadband providers in order to ensure that the information is delivered reliably. |
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