Kinetic by Windstream Hurricane Florence Updates: Part 2
We understand how important it is to stay connected in these circumstances, and we will work tirelessly to ensure our mitigation efforts run according to our business continuity plan.
Be assured that we are executing a disciplined procedure designed to keep customers’ services running. In the event of any unavoidable weather-related outages, our top priority is to restore service as quickly as possible, while keeping our technicians safe.
Every event is approached in three phases:
Pre-Event Preparedness
Event Response
Restoration
Step One: Visit the National Hurricane Center for overall storm progression, predictions and paths.
Step Two: Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. We will be updating our feeds when we’re actively tracking and reacting to storms. This will be your best resource for understanding large scale impacts to the network and your services.
Step Three: Browse our preparation checklists that display the steps you should take to get ready for major storms. Know that our field services are ready for these types of events and that we do everything we can to minimize or remove interruptions to our network and your services.
Kinetic by Windstream Disaster Preparedness Checklist
Flashlight & batteries
Backup generators tested & fueled
Three-day supply of water & non-perishable food items
Home & business preparation & protection (sandbags, ice melt, tarps, plywood, tool kits, local map, sleeping accommodations, satellite phones, medical kits, medical prescriptions, toiletries)
Fully-charged portable phone chargers
Mechanically-powered portable radio
Emergency contact information
Extra clothing & rain gear
Vital records & important documents (driver’s licenses, birth certificates, adoption papers, Social Security cards, passports, citizenship papers, medical and vaccination records, pet records)