Telecom power planning for natural and man-made disasters

This paper discusses a planning framework to reduce telecommunication network power supply vulnerability during natural and man-made disasters. The analysis proposes a three-part structure for a plan. The first part is an assessment of risk. Risk assessment involves identifying potential disasters at each site as well as evaluating the probability of occurrence and its impact. Impact evaluation focuses on electric grid, roads, and natural gas distribution infrastructure. The second part is an evaluation of resources and logistics. Use of alternative technologies to diversify energy supply, such as distributed generation power units, is discussed. The last part of the plan is its execution. The importance of record keeping and control of the plan outcome during this phase is emphasized, as well as conducting periodic drills to test and improve the plan.

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