Are You Natural Disaster Ready? How To Master National Preparedness Month
T-Mobile emphasizes the importance of disaster preparedness during National Preparedness Month, offering tips to help customers stay connected during emergencies. Key recommendations include:
- Making phones disaster-proof by programming emergency numbers and enabling battery-saving features
- Assembling a 'Go Bag' with essential supplies
- Creating a family emergency plan
T-Mobile highlights its network resilience efforts, including tower upgrades, expanded disaster response capabilities, and the introduction of the Community Support Advocates Program (CSAP). The company has supported communities affected by recent hurricanes and wildfires, providing Wi-Fi, power, and connectivity services. T-Mobile also offers Wireless Priority Service (WPS) for first responders and emergency officials at no cost.
T-Mobile sottolinea l'importanza della preparazione ai disastri durante il Mese Nazionale della Preparazione, offrendo consigli per aiutare i clienti a rimanere connessi durante le emergenze. Le raccomandazioni chiave includono:
- Rendere i telefoni resistenti ai disastri programmando i numeri di emergenza e attivando le funzionalità di risparmio energetico
- Preparare un 'Go Bag' con forniture essenziali
- Creare un piano di emergenza per la famiglia
T-Mobile mette in evidenza i suoi sforzi per la resilienza della rete, inclusi aggiornamenti delle torri, ampliate capacità di risposta ai disastri e l'introduzione del Programma di Advocacy per il Supporto alla Comunità (CSAP). L'azienda ha supportato le comunità colpite da recenti uragani e incendi boschivi, fornendo servizi Wi-Fi, energia e connettività. T-Mobile offre inoltre il Servizio di Priorità Wireless (WPS) per i soccorritori e gli ufficiali delle emergenze senza alcun costo.
T-Mobile enfatiza la importancia de la preparación ante desastres durante el Mes Nacional de la Preparación, ofreciendo consejos para ayudar a los clientes a mantenerse conectados durante emergencias. Las recomendaciones clave incluyen:
- Hacer que los teléfonos sean a prueba de desastres programando números de emergencia y habilitando funciones de ahorro de batería
- Armar una 'Bolsa de Emergencia' con suministros esenciales
- Crear un plan de emergencia familiar
T-Mobile resalta sus esfuerzos por la resiliencia de la red, incluidos los upgrades de torres, las capacidades ampliadas de respuesta ante desastres y la introducción del Programa de Defensores de Apoyo Comunitario (CSAP). La empresa ha apoyado a las comunidades afectadas por recientes huracanes e incendios forestales, proporcionando servicios de Wi-Fi, energía y conectividad. T-Mobile también ofrece el Servicio de Prioridad Inalámbrica (WPS) para los primeros respondedores y oficiales de emergencia sin costo alguno.
T-Mobile은 국가 재난 대비의 달 동안 재난 대비의 중요성을 강조하며, 고객들이 비상 상황에서 연결 상태를 유지할 수 있도록 돕기 위한 팁을 제공합니다. 주요 권장 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 비상 번호를 프로그래밍하고 배터리 절약 기능을 활성화하여 휴대를 방수로 만듭니다
- 필수 용품으로 'Go Bag'을 준비합니다
- 가족 비상 계획을 수립합니다
T-Mobile은 타워 업그레이드, 확장된 재난 대응 능력 및 지역 사회 지원 옹호자 프로그램(CSAP)의 도입을 포함한 네트워크 회복력 노력에 대해 강조합니다. 이 회사는 최근 허리케인과 산불의 영향을 받은 지역 사회를 지원하고 Wi-Fi, 전력 및 연결 서비스와 같은 지원을 제공합니다. T-Mobile은 또한 응급 구조대원 및 응급 관리 officials에게 무상으로 무선 우선 서비스(WPS)를 제공합니다.
T-Mobile souligne l'importance de la préparation aux catastrophes pendant le Mois National de la Préparation, offrant des conseils pour aider les clients à rester connectés pendant les urgences. Les principales recommandations comprennent :
- Rendre les téléphones résistants aux catastrophes en programmant des numéros d'urgence et en activant les fonctionnalités d'économie de batterie
- Assembler un 'Sac d'Urgence' avec des fournitures essentielles
- Créer un plan d'urgence familial
T-Mobile met en avant ses efforts en matière de résilience du réseau, y compris des mises à niveau de tours, des capacités de réponse élargies aux catastrophes et l'introduction du Programme d'Avocats de Soutien Communautaire (CSAP). L'entreprise a soutenu les communautés touchées par les récents ouragans et incendies de forêt, fournissant des services de Wi-Fi, d'énergie et de connectivité. T-Mobile propose également un Service de Priorité Sans Fil (WPS) pour les premiers intervenants et les responsables des situations d'urgence, sans frais.
T-Mobile hebt die Bedeutung der Katastrophenvorbereitung während des Nationalen Vorbereitungsmonats hervor und bietet Tipps an, um Kunden zu helfen, in Notfällen verbunden zu bleiben. Zu den wichtigsten Empfehlungen gehören:
- Telefons für Katastrophen vorzubereiten, indem Notrufnummern programmiert und Energiesparfunktionen aktiviert werden
- Eine 'Notfalltasche' mit wichtigen Vorräten zusammenzustellen
- Einen Notfallplan für die Familie zu erstellen
T-Mobile betont seine Bemühungen um die Netzwerkresilienz, einschließlich Turm-Upgrades, erweiterte Katastrophenreaktionsfähigkeiten und die Einführung des Community Support Advocates Program (CSAP). Das Unternehmen hat Gemeinschaften unterstützt, die von kürzlichen Hurrikans und Waldbränden betroffen sind, und bietet WLAN, Strom und Konnektivitätsdienste an. T-Mobile bietet auch einen Wireless Priority Service (WPS) für Ersthelfer und Notfalldienstmitarbeiter kostenlos an.
- T-Mobile has upgraded towers, network switches, and data centers to enhance disaster resilience
- The company expanded its fleet of network vehicles and implemented permanent backup power solutions
- T-Mobile introduced the Community Support Advocates Program (CSAP) for additional disaster response support
- Wireless Priority Service (WPS) is offered at no cost to first responders and emergency officials
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From creating a Go Bag to turning on Wi-Fi Calling, these simple tips can go a long way if natural disasters hit
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 5, 2024 / In the midst of a record-breaking wildfire season and a highly active hurricane season, it's more crucial than ever to be ready if disaster hits. Yet nearly half of American adults in 2023 believed they were unprepared for a disaster, according to FEMA.
T-Mobile has taken significant steps to further prepare its network, teams and emergency response capabilities to keep customers, communities and first responders connected. This National Preparedness Month, here are some tips from T-Mobile that can help you be ready when it matters most.
Make your phone disaster-proof
Most of us have friends, family and coworkers programmed in our phones. But in an emergency, you may need to contact local police, fire departments or power companies. Program these numbers now so you don't spend precious time looking them up during an emergency.
When disaster hits, enable your phone's battery saving mode and dark mode to conserve charge. Keep calls and texts to a minimum. Download the American Red Cross and FEMA apps, subscribe to local authorities' text alerts and follow them on social networks to receive important updates.
If your power and Wi-Fi connection are still on but your mobile service is down, you may be able to call someone via Wi-Fi.
For Apple phones, turn on Wi-Fi Calling in Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling
For Android phones, go to Settings > More Connection Settings > Wi-Fi Calling.
Sometimes during a severe weather event or natural disaster, increased calls and texts at the same time can cause telecommunications networks to become congested. If you have trouble making calls, try texting instead. Text messages are more likely to get through than phone calls because they take up fewer network resources.
Assemble a Go Bag
Save precious time if disaster strikes by having a "Go Bag," which you can grab at a moment's notice and evacuate.
The American Red Cross recommends packing basic supplies including:
Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
Flashlight
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
Extra batteries
First aid kit
Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
Multi-purpose tool
Sanitation and personal hygiene items
Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
Cell phone with chargers
Family and emergency contact information
Extra cash
Emergency blanket
Map(s) of the area
You can also create a family emergency plan ahead of time with steps you and your loved ones can take if a natural disaster hits. This printable plan includes a meeting place and contact information so you can act quickly.
Stay safe and calm - T-Mobile's on your side
T-Mobile's network engineers prepare for weather conditions throughout the year so they can restore service if needed as soon as possible. But hazardous conditions may cause delays. Downed trees, power outages and other obstacles can hinder restoration efforts. Engineers will make repairs as soon as it's safe to do so.
T-Mobile's teams also constantly upgrade towers, network switches, data centers and other critical sites nationwide to make them more reliable, more resilient and better able to withstand disasters across big cities, rural areas and everywhere in between.
This disaster season, T-Mobile has been supporting customers and first responders around the country after hurricane Beryl, hurricane Debby and tropical storm Ernesto. T-Mobile offered Wi-Fi, power, device charging, charging supplies and other services for the community, and supported first responders by supplying Wi-Fi and connectivity for them to access critical applications such as group communication, and patient and asset-tracking platforms.
Amid wildfires in Colorado and California in August, T-Mobile's network held up well while emergency teams deployed resources to provide first responders and other public safety agencies with critical support. T-Mobile's Emergency Response teams worked to keep connectivity uninterrupted and public safety agencies and local officials connected.
T-Mobile is continuously growing its disaster response capabilities to ensure customers can communicate with loved ones and authorities. Ahead of this year's disaster season, the Un-carrier has expanded its fleet of network vehicles, hardened its network with permanent backup power solutions, and turned on new 2.5 GHz spectrum to boost critical coverage and capacity for nearly 60 million customers across the country.
T-Mobile is also teaming up with all levels of government, first responder agencies, public utilities, wireless industry partners and others to learn from previous disasters and foster continued collaboration for future response and restoration efforts.
First responders and emergency officials can sign up for Wireless Priority Service (WPS) to automatically get priority access and preemption for voice and priority access for data on T-Mobile's network at no cost. When seconds matter during times of emergency or network congestion, WPS moves critical communications to the front of the line.
This year, T-Mobile introduced the Community Support Advocates Program (CSAP). With this program, employees across the business get fully trained on T-Mobile's disaster response protocols and can then offer additional support to communities impacted by disasters across the country. CSAP members, which are growing in numbers, were on standby for hurricanes Beryl and Debby just months after the program's launch.
Don't wait until an emergency is looming to prepare. Taking key actions now can help you stay safe, informed and connected during a natural disaster, and help you recover in the aftermath.
For more information from T-Mobile on communications and disaster preparedness, check out www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobile-ready-to-respond.
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