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Radio and Wireless Communications Technologies

Best Practices & Technology for Natural Disaster Response

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 221 D

CEU: 1

Level of Presentation: Intermediate
Target Audience: 9-1-1 Coordinator, County/State Official, Engineer/ Technician, Product Specialist/Marketing/Sales, Training and Education Coordinator, Consultant, Information Systems, Sworn Officers (Chiefs), Public Safety Telecommunicator

Main Presenter(s)

Dan Draughn

Global Solutions
Tait Communications
Houston, Texas

Co-Presenter(s)

Robert Stolz, APCO Member, ENP, Board Member, Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority

President
Stolz Telecom Companies
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

During and following natural disasters, public safety agencies can experience communications outages, hindering emergency response efforts. First responders from outside a disaster area often respond during and after a disaster, making mutual aid and interoperability important. When communications infrastructure is offline, preconfigured deployable compact radio sites can restore communications. Satellite connectivity is another option to enable coverage where a network has been impacted, and several new satellite options are available. This presentation will outline the latest advances in rapidly deployable systems and satellite services to ensure continuity of emergency communications networks.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about the importance of communications interoperability and the technical benefits of remote accessibility and network augmentation.
At the culmination of this session, participants will understand why satellite services can enhance a system’s resilience and ensure uninterrupted communication.
Following this session, attendees will understand how to leverage standards-based LMR technology and partnerships to enhance public safety, streamline city operations, and provide the best services possible to its residents.