On June 11th, the CPUC released a
proposed decision that would require wireless providers to
develop comprehensive resiliency strategies to prepare for
catastrophic disasters and power outages. This decision would
promulgate resiliency requirements for wireless provider’s
facilities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 High Fire Threat Districts.
Specifically, the decision would:
Define resiliency
Require 72 hour back-up power generation for wireless
provider facilities
Require wireless providers to file Communications Resiliency
Plans
Permit the near-term use of diesel power for back-up
Would require wireless providers to submit annual emergency
operations plans
