INTERFACE Anchorage
Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council
In October 2025, Typhoon Halong caused widespread disruption across Western Alaska, testing the resilience of infrastructure, communications, and response teams. The event offered a powerful case study in organizational resilience. While many had disaster recovery plans in place, the ability to execute under pressure—while maintaining clear, reliable communication—proved to be the defining factor.
IT teams were at the center of response efforts, from restoring systems to enabling critical lines of communication for employees, partners, and communities. The experience revealed that resilience isn’t just technical—it’s operational.
In this interactive panel, regional leaders share hard-earned lessons from the field. Discover how to strengthen your response plans, run effective drills, and ensure your organization is ready when it matters most. Audience Q&A will provide an opportunity to explore challenges specific to your environment.
Panelists:
- Paul Fussey, Operations Manager, Alaska Land Mobile Radio
- Aaron Mute, Director, Information Technology, Association of Village Council Presidents
- Brian Noonan, Systems Engineer, Alaska Railroad Corp.
- Dave Reilly, Planning Program Manager, AK Department of Military and Veterans Affairs