Sandy Disrupts US Communications Network

The disaster created by Sandy will have a long lasting impact on the US. The record setting giant storm has shaken the world’s largest economy and has disrupted telecommunications services in North-eastern states of the country. In any disaster scenario whether earthquake, flood, thunder storm or even hurricanes communication plays a vital role as it helps in several rescue operations by giving clear picture of the affected area. Besides giving massive destruction and displacement, Sandy damaged the network coverage in many areas resulting in spotty coverage.