AT&T Prepares to Keep Communities Connected During Hurricane Season

Staff Report

Tuesday, May 10th, 2022

AT&T is committed to keeping its customers and FirstNet® subscribers connected during the upcoming hurricane season. With nearly 30 years of experience responding to large-scale events, we’ve proven time and time again that we are ready and prepared to restore and maintain service if disaster strikes.

We’re prepared with a fleet of equipment that can be quickly deployed before, during and after any storm. Plus, public safety agencies on FirstNet – the only network built with and for America’s first responders also have 24/7 access to a dedicatednationwide fleet of thousands of deployable network assets, helping them connect to the critical information they need.

“Keeping people in Georgia connected when severe weather hits is at the heart of what we do at AT&T,” said Celeste Boyd-Spear, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T Southeast States. “We know people count on their service in an emergency. That’s why AT&T has made significant investments in Georgia, and why we work so hard to help ensure that customers can stay connected with friends, family and first responders when it’s needed the most.”

“Staying connected during severe weather events is critical,” said Chris Sambar, executive vice president, AT&T Technology & Operations.” In the last few years alone, we have responded to countless major storms and other natural disasters. Our people are experienced, constantly perfecting the process and are ready to respond at a moment’s notice. And with FirstNet, where public safety goes, we go – helping ensure first responders have the reliable communications they need to effectively coordinate and communicate their disaster response.”