MONROE, La., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparation for
Hurricane Florence, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) has initiated its
internal disaster preparedness plan to help maintain its network
and communication services throughout the storm.
Preparations include:
- Readying emergency crews and equipment
- Testing and fueling portable generators
- Communicating with governmental agencies and first
responders
- Initiating a real-time command center for CenturyLink employees
to stay in communication throughout the storm's impact
CenturyLink also has plans in place for restoring services,
should they be impacted, as quickly as possible. The company's
priority will be ensuring the reliability and resiliency of its
services as soon as it is safe to do so.
CenturyLink encourages customers to be prepared for Hurricane
Florence by keeping at least one corded telephone in the home that
does not need electrical power. All cordless telephones need a
power source and will not work during power outages, and VoIP
phones may not work when internet service is disrupted. Corded
phones are powered through the phone lines so they are often the
most reliable source of communication in an emergency. Customers
can obtain telephones that do not need commercial power at some
CenturyLink retail locations or other major retailers.
Many experts also say a detailed communication plan plays one of
the biggest roles in helping families stay connected to each other
during a natural disaster, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and
floods.
Emergency officials also recommend these steps:
- Compile a "Ready-to-Go Kit" in case your family needs to leave
your home and a "Ready-to-Stay Kit" in case your family needs to
stay inside your home for an extended period of time. Kits should
contain water, canned or non-perishable food items, can opener,
flashlight, battery-powered radio, extra batteries, change of
clothes, first aid supplies, cash and important prescription
medications.
- Keep vital documents in a fire and waterproof case so you can
take them with you if you have to evacuate.
- Designate a safe place in your home and a safe meeting place
outside your home and out of harm's way.
- Don't forget to plan for family pets in case you have to leave
home or are shut in for an extended period of time.
Key Facts
- CenturyLink has an internal disaster preparedness plan in place
for Hurricane Florence.
- Impacted services will be restored as quickly as possible and
once it is deemed safe for technicians.
- Customers are encouraged to keep at least one corded telephone
in the home that does not need electrical power.
- Experts say a detailed communication plan plays one of the
biggest roles in helping families stay connected to each other
during a natural disaster.
Additional Information
- Updates on the status of CenturyLink's network will be posted
on the company's social media sites:
https://www.facebook.com/CenturyLink and
https://twitter.com/CenturyLink.
- Stay informed on the storm's status at www.noaa.gov.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the
second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise
customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense
focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the
world's best networking company by solving customers' increased
demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves
as its customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased
network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber
security solutions that help protect their business.
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