Disaster Zone Podcast: Incorporating Traffic Management into Your Disaster Planning

Disaster Zone Podcast: Incorporating Traffic Management into Your Disaster Planning

Traffic is something we deal with every day in our work commutes and vacations. When disaster strikes, managing traffic becomes a critical task for local and state jurisdictions. Planning ahead can make all the difference.

Today's guest is Tom Kratt, Senior Vice President Operations - AWP Safety. With 40 years of experience in the electric utility industry, Tom brings extensive expertise and leadership to AWP Safety's national team of traffic management professionals. In his role, he focuses on enhancing traffic control planning at an enterprise level, providing utility customers with comprehensive, strategic insights to optimize their operations.

Kratt came to AWP Safety after an impressive tenure at AEP Ohio, where he held the position of Vice President of Operations for five years, overseeing the complete electrical distribution portfolio for nearly 1.5 million Ohio customers. His background also includes key roles at Indiana Michigan Power, where he managed operations, maintenance, safety, and financial performance for the electrical grid serving over 580,000 customers, involving a network of more than 250,000 miles of transmission distribution power lines.