FCC Activates DIRS for California Public Safety Power Shutoffs
The FCC Public Safety Bureau activated the disaster information reporting system (DIRS) for California's public safety power shutoffs. The bureau sought information Thursday from communications providers on equipment status, restoration efforts and if they’re using commercial or backup power, if…
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they provide service to Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, San Diego, San Mateo, Sierra, Sonoma or Tehama counties. “Reports are requested at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019, and every day after that by 10:00 a.m. until DIRS is deactivated,” it said. DIRS is a voluntary regime. Regulatory authorities and consumer advocates want telecom companies to harden their networks and better educate their customers about how to stay connected (see 1910110008).