FCC Updates Disaster Info for Kentucky Floods

A disaster information reporting system update Thursday showed 1,081 cable and wireline subscribers without service in 10 Kentucky counties affected by the recent floods. That’s an improvement over the 8,708 reported down Wednesday. DIRS showed one cellsite down in the affected area, compared with three reported Wednesday. No broadcast stations were listed as out of service. The FCC issued public notices this week on priority communications services, FCC availability and emergency communication procedures for licensees that need special temporary authority. The Public Safety Bureau also issued a reminder for entities clearing debris and repairing utilities to avoid damaging communications infrastructure.