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I have first responders in my family, and they’ve said that if Internet and Cellular systems were taken offline, it would severely cripple EMS/Fire/Police response capabilities. Hospitals rely heavily on these services for patient care, not to mention mass transit, pharmacies, and just about every other facet of our National infrastructure. I can understand the tactical reason for muting enemy comms, but am wondering how that wouldn’t inadvertently hinder good guy ops at the same time (first responders and the like). Thoughts?

I have first responders in my family, and they’ve said that if Internet and Cellular systems were taken offline, it would severely cripple EMS/Fire/Police response capabilities. Hospitals rely heavily on these services for patient care, not to mention mass transit, pharmacies, and just about every other facet of our National infrastructure. I can understand the tactical reason for muting enemy comms, but am wondering how that wouldn’t inadvertently hinder good guy ops at the same time (first responders and the like). Thoughts?

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[–] • 4 pts

Emergency services would not be affected.

If you have an old cell with no service you can still dial 911 and get thru as long as you are in range of any tower.

[–] • 2 pts

But what about EMS dispatch comms, NAV systems in responder vehicles, Paramecics calling ER docs to coordinate care and get permission to push certain meds, etc. ?

[–] • 4 pts

We're not talking emp here, just a telecoms blackout. Radios would still work.