Built to Withstand the Storm: FirstNet's Lifeline During the South Texas Floods

Monday, October 20, 2025

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM MT

Location: 505/506, Colorado Convention Center

This session will detail the FirstNet response to the devastating flooding in South Texas in July 2025. Beginning the evening of Friday, July 4th, the FirstNet Response Operations Group (ROG) and AT&T swiftly deployed personnel and equipment to the affected area, establishing a staging area co-located with the local Emergency Operations Center by Saturday evening. The ROG team engaged directly with local officials to identify critical priorities and collaborated closely with Search and Rescue teams during their operations. Enhanced connectivity was delivered in response to more than 20 public safety requests, ensuring vital communications support throughout the emergency.

Presented by Industry Leader Sponsor, FirstNet, Built with AT&T.

Speaker(s)

Todd Early

FirstNet Strategy & Policy
FirstNet, Built with AT&T
CS

Chris Stratmann

Director, FirstNet Response Operations Group
FirstNet, Built with AT&T
Rich Johnson

Section Chief, Region 9
FirstNet, Built with AT&T