What is the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) and when will it be used?
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. DIRS will only be activated for major disasters. When activated, DIRS will collect information concerning switches, Public Safety Answering Points, interoffice facilities, cell sites, broadcast stations, and cable television systems. PSHSB will analyze the data from DIRS to identify trends and patterns in crises. Please visit the DIRS webpage for more information.
