Long Description: Implementation Activities Checklist - Step 4
Step 4. Test Equipment Resources
Assessment: Communication linkages
If Assessments apply:
- Evaluate linkages between venue site, transportation management center, and command post, as applicable
- Test all wire communications and radio frequencies expected to be used
- Test backup communication channels
Tips/Examples:
- Center to center communications
- Center to field communications
- Consider testing for problems as far in advance of the event as possible so that alternatives can be identified and developed
Assessment: Traveler information devices and closed-circuit television cameras
If Assessments apply:
- Test function and remote communications
- Evaluate contingencies such as manual operation
Tips/Examples:
- Changeable message signs
- Highway advisory radio
- 511 (if available in your region)
- Fixed and portable devices, particularly those borrowed from another agency
- Test for equipment functioning just prior to event
Assessment: Cellular communications
If Assessments apply:
- Evaluate capacity and demand of cellular service in the vicinity of the event venue on the day-of-event
Tips/Examples:
- Lack of or interrupted cellular service on the day-of-event may not only affect communications but also ability to communicate remotely with roadside devices
- Cellular phone systems may overload during an event that draws a large number of people, especially if a problem occurs during the event, which causes many event patrons to use their mobile phones
- Communications in rural areas may be hindered by weak or nonexistent signals
