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Yachats installs Starlink connection to preserve internet service during emergencies
Summary
The city reported it now has a Starlink connection to provide internet access if the electrical grid or normal internet is disrupted by wildfire or other emergency, improving local resilience.
The Yachats City Council said the city has established a Starlink internet connection to maintain connectivity in the event of grid failure or disruption from wildfire or other emergencies.
"The city manager has reported that the city now has a Starlink connection, which will allow the city access to the Internet in the event that the electrical grid or our normal Internet access is disrupted by wildfire or other emergency," Barry Collins said. The council presented the Starlink installation as an emergency-resilience measure.
The recorded summary did not include technical specifications, costs, or an installation timeline. Council remarks described the capability as an alternative internet path during emergencies; operational details and how the system will be maintained were not shown in the clip.
