Storm damage doesn’t just take down power lines, it often wipes out the very connectivity crews rely on to respond. For Linemen working in remote or hazardous conditions, staying connected is essential to staying coordinated. The Mission-Critical design of L3Harris radios, equipped with Two47 MCX ensures crews can focus on bringing their communities back online safely and efficiently.
From prolonged storms to emergency scenarios, teams depend on L3Harris's advanced platform for reliability, security and efficiency. With features like clear voice transmission across devices, real-time coordination through MCX tech capabilities and robust infrastructure, making critical restoration activities safer and faster.
Empowering reliable communication for swift response
During and after a storm, communication is vital to ensure coordination across agencies, organizations and restoration teams. Severe storms have caused over $500 billion in damages in the United States over the past five years, significantly affecting critical infrastructure and community resilience. Recent studies indicate that 85% of communication outages during major storms result from damaged power lines and cell towers, delaying emergency response efforts. Furthermore, storm-related disruptions to communication systems have impacted an average of 4.2 million people annually, limiting access to essential emergency services. Without effective communication tools, delays occur, the safety risks increase and the time needed to restore power extends dramatically.
L3Harris radios stand apart with their industry-leading resilience and MCX features. Designed to integrate voice, data and video across LTE and LMR networks, these radios provide agencies and restoration teams with seamless and real-time collaboration capabilities.
Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) technology ensures high-priority traffic is communicated without interference, even during network congestion. Teams can bypass bottlenecks with dedicated talk groups, enabling uninterrupted workflows.
Additionally, L3Harris solutions ensure interoperability between devices, allowing coordination across multiple sectors, including energy, utilities and public safety. These features make L3Harris radios a trusted choice for reliable communication when challenges are at their peak.
The impact of reliable communication on disaster recovery
L3Harris’ integration of advanced MCX solutions ensures workers can operate confidently, even in the harshest conditions. Crews no longer need to second-guess communication reliability during high-pressure work situations, whether it’s fixing power lines on remote mountain roads or coordinating operations during extreme floods.
One line worker shared, “When we have L3Harris radios in our hands, we know we’re connected. It gives us the assurance we need to focus fully on safety and restoration without any added stress.”
This trust translates to faster response times, safer operations and more efficient restoration of essential services.
