Disaster Communications

In any type of disaster, whether you are facing a hurricane evacuation or a three-person search and rescue mission, communication within the team and with the outside world is critical. Before satellites made remote connections a reality, walkie-talkies had to be used, but they were extremely limited in terms of range, reliability, and audio quality. Now, however, satellite wireless phones and satellite-enabled internet transceivers mean that disaster rescue teams can stay in reliable contact, no matter where in the world they are.

At World Communication Center, we carry solutions by Inmarsat, Iridium, and other top names. Iridium is a company that has more than five dozen of its own satellites in orbit, with several simply on standby, waiting to fill in for any satellite offering less-than-optimal performance. This means that the Iridium system, which allows you to take calls anywhere in the world--including the poles--is one of the most powerful and reliable systems available today.

Tools and Support to Improve Disaster Communications

The Inmarsat system was designed for marine communications. There are several different types of transceivers from which to choose, depending on the size and needs of the vessel. With Inmarsat systems, you can:

1. Make calls
2. Send and receive faxes
3. Connect to the Internet and transmit data at hundreds of kilobytes per second, even in rough, remote waters
4. Receive disaster communications from the team strategic coordinator

At World Communication Center, we can work with you to ensure that your disaster team has the communications tools it needs to be its most effective. The exchange of real-time information is critical in disaster situations, which is why we carry only the most reliable brands and offer around-the-clock technical support. When you can stay in touch with each other and with those at command headquarters, you are giving yourself the best possible chance to make a real difference.