Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS)

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

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Limited Waiver of Sections 4.9 and 4.11 of the Commission's Rules during Activations of the Disaster Information Reporting System (Public Notice)

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)