No Cell, No Internet = No Emergency Communications

In the Lake Valley Estates neighborhood, just north of Boulder, cell service is spotty at best, so many residents rely on WiFi calling, which goes down without power. Without cell service, there is no access to the internet, so emergency texts and emails from Boulder OEM don't necessarily come through, even though many residents have dutifully signed up for BOCO Alert. We have limited escape routes because our neighborhood is surrounded by open space, so reliable emergency communications are critical.

Bottom line: We need reliable cell coverage for our area for emergency communications.