[outages] Level 3 fiber cut San Bernardino, CA

[Brian Knight]

Got a Level 3 fiber cut in San Bernardino, CA going on for about 17 
hours now.  Our first link alarm was at 3:47pm CT yesterday.  $DAYJOB 
has two 1G circuits affected.

Looks like they had a hell of a time getting the replacement cable and 
splice conduit installed.  Splicing is estimated to start in another 
2.5-3.5 hours on the east side of the cut.

Here's the latest we received from Level 3.


10/24/2018 12:29:56 GMT -
*** CASCADED EXTERNAL NOTES 24-Oct-2018 12:22:53 GMT From CASE: 15371425 
- Event
The Outside Plant Engineer has reported that cable preparations on both 
the west side and the east side of the cable is ongoing. It is estimated 
splicing on the west side will begin at 14:00 GMT and splicing on the 
east side will begin between 15:00 GMT and 16:00 GMT.


10/24/2018 11:10:34 GMT -
*** CASCADED EXTERNAL NOTES 24-Oct-2018 11:04:06 GMT From CASE: 15371425 
- Event
The Outside Plant Engineer has confirmed the trench is dug and the 
replacement cable is being ran between manholes at the west side of the 
damage. Preparations are complete at the east side and splicing expected 
to begin at 11:30 GMT with the 264 count cable, then the 84 count cable 
followed by a 60 count lateral cable. Restoration efforts are ongoing 
with an ETTR that remains unchanged, 17:30 GMT.


10/24/2018 10:05:30 GMT -
*** CASCADED EXTERNAL NOTES 24-Oct-2018 09:58:52 GMT From CASE: 15371425 
- Event
The Outside Plant Engineer reported the replacement section of cable got 
stuck when pulling it into position. A second splice enclosure will be 
installed in the next manhole. Field Operations will dig a trench 
between the two enclosures to complete the installation of the 2,400 
foot section of 264 count replacement cable. The trench is expected to 
be complete at approximately 10:30 GMT with an estimated time splicing 
will begin of 12:30 GMT.


10/24/2018 08:08:37 GMT -
*** CASCADED EXTERNAL NOTES 24-Oct-2018 08:01:50 GMT From CASE: 15371425 
- Event
The Outside Plant Engineer reported the replacement section of fiber 
cable has arrived and is currently being pulled into position. Along 
with the section of fiber cable, a new splice enclosure is being prepped 
and will be replaced to complete repairs of the 264 count cable. The 84 
count cable has been prepped and ready for splicing. Field Operations 
have moved to an adjacent manhole looking for available slack to repair 
to the 168 count cable. The Outside Plant Engineer reported splicing is 
expected to commence at 10:00 GMT. The next update will be sent at that 
time or if additional information is received.


-Brian