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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