With stronger hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters, keeping the lights on is a central concern. Now, with the help of IIoT, electric utilities can do a better job of disaster mitigation.
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There are times when history helps us remember where we were and the work we still have to do. When Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005, it resulted in 1,800 deaths and $125 billion in damages. SEE: Disaster recovery and business continuity plan (TechRepublic Premium)”With Katrina, the state of Louisiana was in the process of building a statewide wireless network and working with local parishes and New …
