Friday, September 2, 2005

FCC COORDINATING TECH AID FOR KATRINA DISASTER

Quick notes from conference call hosted by the FCC today about 
urgently coordinating resources and personnel from internet/wireless 
service providers to get communications networks up and running in in 
gulf states.

Lack of communications systems has been identified as a critical 
issue holding back aid, missing persons, law enforcement, etc. in 
crisis areas.

FCC personnel are working throughout the weekend to coordinate these 
efforts with private industry, with wireless technology groups, FEMA, 
and state governments in Mississippi, Louisiana, etc.

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http://www.boingboing.net/2005/09/02/fcc_coordinating_tec.html


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