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Across all natural disaster incidents , successfully delivering an optimal response relies heavily on accurate real-time situational awareness alongside accessible communications . Enhancing Critical Communica- tions During Natural Disasters
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Across all natural disaster incidents , successfully delivering an optimal response relies heavily on accurate real-time situational awareness alongside accessible communications . Enhancing Critical Communica- tions During Natural Disasters

Guest Editorial by Chris Wall Direc- tor of Sales at Rajant Corporation

Natural disasters have always posed a significant risk , strik- ing anywhere and anytime .

These types of disasters are especially prevalent in the United States .

The National Centers for Envi- ronmental Information reports that 308 weather climate disas- ters have occurred in the coun- try since 1980 , presenting com- bined damage costs of $ 2.085 trillion .

In addition to economic dam- age , natural disasters can have devastating consequences on

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