Emergency Communications Case Study: Emergency Communications During the Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing

• 2013

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This 3-page case study examines how emergency communications were crucial during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, highlighting the importance of planning, training, and coordination among police, fire, and other emergency personnel. The use of radio systems and priority services helped maintain communication when phone lines were overwhelmed. Lessons learned include improving battery life for radios and ensuring all agencies have interoperability channels programmed in their devices. The study emphasizes strong relationships among communication teams as key to success in emergencies like this one. This resource is related to a PPN podcast titled "Disaster Gap."

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Trauma; Violence

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Boston; Communication; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Service Communication Systems; Emergency Medical Services; Radio Waves; Bombs; Emergency Responders

Institutions: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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