Hurricane season is here — and it’s expected to be one of the most active on record. In this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with three industry leaders who know exactly what it takes to keep people online before, during, and after a disaster.
Together, they unpack real lessons from 2024’s devastating Hurricane Helene, including how to prepare for outages, deploy emergency Wi-Fi, and coordinate with first responders — and why small and regional ISPs are critical lifelines in rural communities.
They also dive into innovative solutions like Calix's SmartTown, the power of resilient networks, and how partnerships can save lives.
(PRODUCTION NOTE: We had an issue when exporting Brad's audio file and he is unfortunately not heard answering the last two questions. We apologize for the error.)
Recommended and related links:
The Weather Channel's 2025 hurricane prediction
Joint press release: After Hurricane Helene
Calix website
MC Communications website
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