AT&T EARNS A CERTIFICATION FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FROM HOMELAND SECURITY
AT&T just earned a certification from the Department of Homeland Security for disaster preparedness. AT&T is the first company in the nation to be given this honor.
More after the break.
More after the break.
I think it is awesome to see a big company like AT&T taking steps to be prepared, and spend the time and money necessary to develop a plan for disasters. In the last five years, AT&T has spent $95 billion on their network. AT&T has also prepared several online resources to help consumers prepare for disasters, including a printable Family Emergency Tool Kit, Emergency Communication Planning Kit and even a quiz you can take to test your disaster preparedness level. You can view all of the company’s emergency preparedness materials for consumers here. As far as this blogger is concerned, AT&T deserves a pat on the back. Keep up the good work AT&T.
Below is a news release from AT&T
Little Rock, Ark., April 16, 2012 - AT&T is the first company in the nation to earn Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certification for disaster preparedness. AT&T's certification is the first under the DHS Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program. The PS-Prep(tm) program is administered by DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency. The program enables private sector organizations to enhance their capabilities for planning, responding to, and recovering from natural disasters and other threats. "AT&T has a long-standing commitment to business continuity and disaster preparedness. We are proud to be the first company in the nation to secure this Homeland Security certification," said Ed Drilling, state president of AT&T Arkansas. "Our business and network operations are state-of-the-art when it comes to performing during and after a disaster or emergency. This doesn't happen by accident. We are constantly pumping new innovation and technology into our networks, to the tune of $95 billion over the last 5 years. "Drilling said the strength of the company's continuity program coupled with its industry-leading Global Network Operations Center helps the company and its customers effectively continue operations during and after emergencies. "We are prepared, as well, to help customers achieve a high level of preparedness for their own business networks and IT systems," Drilling said, noting that AT&T offers business continuity consulting to its customers. "We encourage other companies and private entities to seek certification under this program. Being proactive about continuity planning helps keep the country as prepared as possible for emergencies," said Drilling.
Below is a news release from AT&T
Little Rock, Ark., April 16, 2012 - AT&T is the first company in the nation to earn Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certification for disaster preparedness. AT&T's certification is the first under the DHS Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program. The PS-Prep(tm) program is administered by DHS's Federal Emergency Management Agency. The program enables private sector organizations to enhance their capabilities for planning, responding to, and recovering from natural disasters and other threats. "AT&T has a long-standing commitment to business continuity and disaster preparedness. We are proud to be the first company in the nation to secure this Homeland Security certification," said Ed Drilling, state president of AT&T Arkansas. "Our business and network operations are state-of-the-art when it comes to performing during and after a disaster or emergency. This doesn't happen by accident. We are constantly pumping new innovation and technology into our networks, to the tune of $95 billion over the last 5 years. "Drilling said the strength of the company's continuity program coupled with its industry-leading Global Network Operations Center helps the company and its customers effectively continue operations during and after emergencies. "We are prepared, as well, to help customers achieve a high level of preparedness for their own business networks and IT systems," Drilling said, noting that AT&T offers business continuity consulting to its customers. "We encourage other companies and private entities to seek certification under this program. Being proactive about continuity planning helps keep the country as prepared as possible for emergencies," said Drilling.
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