AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Tommy Alderman
A graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU) earning a B.A. in English, Tommy has over 35 years experience as a professional communicator, trainer, and relationship builder. Spending nearly two decades in law enforcement, Tommy intuitively understands the needs at all levels of the public safety industry, and speaks their language.
How Livingston Parish prepares for natural disasters by improving resiliency in the cloud
Natural disasters are devastating, often resulting in loss of life, massive property damage, and damage to the critical infrastructure that powers emergency services. This can prompt public sector organizations to consider building more resilient infrastructure. Such was the case for the 911 system in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, an agency that dispatches for 21 public safety agencies including law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services, and averages over 325 calls for service per day. After a major flood in 2016 knocked out their 911 system, they worked with AWS Partner TailorBuilt Solutions, LLC. to use AWS to become resilient against disaster, reducing service interruptions and improving response times.