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Tornadoes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of obliterating infrastructure in seconds and sometimes with short warning. Among the critical systems at risk during such events are emergency communication networks, including Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Broadband/LTE systems. When these networks fail, the consequences can be dire, hampering emergency responders and endangering lives, when the need for communication is critical. This article examines documented incidents from the past four years where tornadoes negatively impacted emergency communication systems and highlights how TUSA Consulting Services’ PHASE I Needs Assessment and PHASE IV Maintenance and Audit offering can help identify and [...]

TUSA Consulting Services would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Julie McClure, Emergency Management & Communications Director for McPherson County, Kansas, on her well-earned retirement after an incredible 31 years of service. Julie’s career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to public safety, and her leadership has left a lasting impact on McPherson County and beyond. True to her dedication, Julie didn’t let retirement slow her down. Even as she prepared to step away, she continued working tirelessly during the recent tornado outbreak that affected counties in Kansas and seven other states. Her selflessness in the face of [...]

We’re excited to have attended and sponsored the Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference (MPSCC) from March 9–12, 2025! Attending this event always brings together public safety professionals dedicated to advancing emergency communications across Missouri. A big CONGRATULATIONS to Alicia Stults from Stone County, Missouri Emergency Services, the winner of our giveaway! It was a pleasure to meet you, Alicia! We hope to see everyone again at the Fall MPSCC in September. Always feel free to give us a shout with any of our team members—we're always here to support your agency with vendor-agnostic consulting services, needs assessments, and emergency communications [...]

As we observe National Severe Weather Preparedness Week from March 1 - March 7, 2025, TUSA Consulting Services reaffirms our commitment to supporting public safety officials in ensuring resilient and reliable emergency communications. Severe weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, can wreak havoc on communication infrastructure, making it critical for emergency services to assess, maintain, and enhance their radio systems before disaster strikes. The Importance of Emergency Communications Reliability During severe weather, effective communication is the backbone of emergency response efforts. Emergency responders rely on their radio systems to coordinate rescue operations, disseminate critical information, and ensure public [...]

In recent months, major networks and LTE/Broadband providers are increasingly experiencing network outages that have impacted not only Public Safety, but also limiting citizens in our country access to 911 services. TUSA Consulting Services believes these occurrences are preventable, especially when it involves critical communications for emergency services. The notion that sporadic or prolonged outages are acceptable undermines the reliability that public safety professionals need to perform their duties effectively. Instead of addressing the root causes of these outages, some providers seem to be minimizing them instead of being transparent to the root cause and creating plans to prevent future [...]

TUSA Consulting Services is proud to congratulate Jasper County, Missouri 911, for officially going live with their new P25 Emergency Radio System. This critical upgrade marks a significant step forward in ensuring seamless and reliable communication for emergency services personnel across Jasper County. The new P25 Emergency Radio System provides robust interoperability with Missouri’s Statewide Interoperability Network (MOSWIN), enhancing coordination and response capabilities during emergencies. This cutting-edge system is a testament to Jasper County’s 911 commitment to public safety and preparedness, ensuring first responders have access to the advanced tools they need to protect their communities. “This is an incredibly [...]

The City of Naperville, Illinois and TUSA Consulting Services successfully completed the staging event for their new P25 Simulcast system this week in Elgin, Illinois. Motorola Solutions provided the new system featuring redundant cores, geo-redundant virtual prime sites, and the brand new DBR12 base station for a 5 site P25 simulcast network serving public safety and public service in the city with interoperability planned with the neighboring City of Aurora and the State of Illinois STARCOM radio network. A special thanks to the DBR Product Group that made a point to be at the staging event for feedback from TUSA [...]