Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS)
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In the event of a major disaster, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of Homeland Security's National Communications System need to have accurate information regarding the status of communications services in the disaster area, particularly during restoration efforts. DIRS is a voluntary, web-based system that communications companies, including wireless, wireline, broadcast, and cable providers, can use to report communications infrastructure status and situational awareness information during times of crisis.
The FCC encourages all communications providers to enroll in DIRS (create a username) to be better prepared to respond and recover in the event of a disaster.
DIRS will only be activated for major disasters. When activated, it will collect information concerning:
- Switches
- Public Safety Answering Points (used for E9-1-1)
- Interoffice facilities
- Cell sites
- Broadcast stations
- Cable television systems
Releases
DIRS Reporting Data To Be Shared With Federal ESF-2 Agencies (Public Notice)
The FCC's Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Launches Disaster Information Reporting System (Public Notice)
** THIS SYSTEM IS FOR COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS ONLY **
For questions about DIRS contact:
John Healy
Email: John.Healy@fcc.gov
Phone: 202-418-2448
David Ahn
Email: David.Ahn@fcc.gov
Phone: 202-418-0853.