Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

2017-09-27 Thread Steve Jones 
I talked to an airforce contact today. His recommendation was to go to the
PR air national guard with very detailed cargo information and the
reasoning it is or could be considered infrastructure/critical
infrastructure and they will get it into the transport queue. It would
probably need stateside to get to a transport facility. Once its in PR land
transport may be a whole other ballgame

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 10:21 AM, <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote:

> If folks have not looked at a map recently, this is not a three hour
> cruise.  PR is a long way off.  Not close like Cuba.  It is way down there.
> So you need a truly ocean going vessel that is set up for spending days on
> the high seas.
>
> *From:* Steve Jones
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2017 8:24 PM
> *To:* af@afmug.com
> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update
>
> are chartered boats out of florida  an option? 15 pallets at t about 2.5
> tons might be doable on a few charters (a fishing trawler might be able to
> do it in one)
>
> not going to be cheap, but I'm guessing at this point non critical
> infrastructure shipping isn't going to be cheap
>
> btw, the less than reputable shippers are always accessible and can get
> anywhere
>
> On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 9:02 PM, Brian Webster <i...@wirelessmapping.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Talking with Gino tonight and he is a bit overwhelmed. He asked if I
>> could help and field the offers of manpower assistance, so I told him I
>> would gladly help coordinate for him.
>>
>>
>>
>> Here is the situation as of this point:
>>
>>
>>
>> He has equipment he needs to restore his network, it’s stranded stateside
>> now. I am working multiple angles to get shipment to the island, not easy
>> right now. One shipment is 15 pallets weighing in at 5.3 K pounds.
>>
>> Transport to the island is the issue; see my earlier post about FAA
>> status. If anyone knows of transport going to the island and has room for
>> this stuff ping me. The pallets are in CA right now.
>>
>>
>>
>> Until he gets equipment to the island he can’t really use much help yet.
>> Since commercial flights have not resumed transportation there is also the
>> issue.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank You,
>>
>> Brian Webster
>>
>> www.wirelessmapping.com
>>
>> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Brian Webster
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:42 PM
>> *To:* af@afmug.com
>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Gino
>>
>>
>>
>> Here is the latest on the FAA situation at San Juan:
>>
>>
>>
>> FAA said preliminary damage assessments have identified a number of
>> critical radars and navigational aids were destroyed or disabled during the
>> storm. The agency is bringing replacement systems to the islands by air and
>> by sea to restore essential radar, navigation and communication services,
>> and a long-range radar in Turks and Caicos was made operational Sept. 25.
>>
>>
>>
>> “Technicians are making their way to a second long-range radar site today
>> [Sept. 25] at Pico del Este, which is located inside a National Park in
>> Puerto Rico, on the top of a mountain.,” FAA said. “The last two miles to
>> the site through the rain forest are impassable, so the technicians are
>> using chain saws to clear a path for themselves and the replacement
>> equipment.”
>>
>>
>>
>> FAA is unable to give an estimate for full restoration of service, citing
>> the extent of the damage and the challenges of the terrain where the
>> equipment is located.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am in communication with Gino, he has gear stuck stateside so he and I
>> are trying to figure out some logistics. It’s a lot of radios!
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank You,
>>
>> Brian Webster
>>
>> www.wirelessmapping.com
>>
>> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *George Skorup
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:24 PM
>> *To:* af@afmug.com
>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Gino
>>
>>
>>
>> You're tryna tell me the Navy or CG can't do makeshift airtraffic control
>> from a ship offshore?
>>
>> On 9/26/2017 8:17 PM, Steve Jones wrote:
>>
>> I just read an article about people being pissed cause they haven't
>> lifted the act that bans coastal shipping to non us ships. they lifted it
>> for Harvey and Irma, but not this one. everybody

Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

2017-09-27 Thread chuck 
On of my best technicians ever and tower climbers retired and moved to PR in 
between storms.  
Talk about timing...

He knows Gino.  

If you can let Gino know that Jeff Hodges is living there and will be 
attempting to contact Gino he could not find a guy better suited to provide the 
exact assistance he needs.  

From: Brian Webster 
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 8:02 PM
To: af@afmug.com 
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

Talking with Gino tonight and he is a bit overwhelmed. He asked if I could help 
and field the offers of manpower assistance, so I told him I would gladly help 
coordinate for him.

 

Here is the situation as of this point:

 

He has equipment he needs to restore his network, it’s stranded stateside now. 
I am working multiple angles to get shipment to the island, not easy right now. 
One shipment is 15 pallets weighing in at 5.3 K pounds. 

Transport to the island is the issue; see my earlier post about FAA status. If 
anyone knows of transport going to the island and has room for this stuff ping 
me. The pallets are in CA right now.

 

Until he gets equipment to the island he can’t really use much help yet. Since 
commercial flights have not resumed transportation there is also the issue.

 

 

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

www.wirelessmapping.com

www.Broadband-Mapping.com

 

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Brian Webster
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:42 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

 

Here is the latest on the FAA situation at San Juan:

 

FAA said preliminary damage assessments have identified a number of critical 
radars and navigational aids were destroyed or disabled during the storm. The 
agency is bringing replacement systems to the islands by air and by sea to 
restore essential radar, navigation and communication services, and a 
long-range radar in Turks and Caicos was made operational Sept. 25.

 

“Technicians are making their way to a second long-range radar site today 
[Sept. 25] at Pico del Este, which is located inside a National Park in Puerto 
Rico, on the top of a mountain.,” FAA said. “The last two miles to the site 
through the rain forest are impassable, so the technicians are using chain saws 
to clear a path for themselves and the replacement equipment.”

 

FAA is unable to give an estimate for full restoration of service, citing the 
extent of the damage and the challenges of the terrain where the equipment is 
located.

 

I am in communication with Gino, he has gear stuck stateside so he and I are 
trying to figure out some logistics. It’s a lot of radios!

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

www.wirelessmapping.com

www.Broadband-Mapping.com

 

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of George Skorup
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:24 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

 

You're tryna tell me the Navy or CG can't do makeshift airtraffic control from 
a ship offshore?

On 9/26/2017 8:17 PM, Steve Jones wrote:

  I just read an article about people being pissed cause they haven't lifted 
the act that bans coastal shipping to non us ships. they lifted it for Harvey 
and Irma, but not this one. everybody is making a big stink, the problem is, 
the ports are damaged, theres limited offload capacity and ships are queued.

  This is crazy, youd think they could bring in some of those military bridging 
vehicle to make a bridge out to some barges made into temporary docks or 
something.

   

  I don't think people realize you cant land cargo planes on damaged tarmacs. 
Its almost worth reaching out to the cartels at this point, they can move high 
volumes of cargo into inaccessible areas like nobodys business

   

  On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 8:08 PM, Brian Webster <i...@wirelessmapping.com> 
wrote:

  Right now there are limited flights in and out of PR, their FAA systems were 
down as of last report I received this morning. FedEX, UPS, and USPS are not 
operational on the island yet. Flights in and out are VFR only with very big 
spacing and slots controlled and issued from Miami. Logistics is a big issue 
right now. I have not had any direct or specific requests from Gino yet.

   

  Thank You,

  Brian Webster

  214 Eggleston Hill Rd.

  Cooperstown, NY 13326

  (607) 643-4055 Office

  (607) 435-3988 Mobile

  (208) 692-1898 Fax
  Skype: Radiowebst

  www.wirelessmapping.com

  www.Broadband-Mapping.com

   

  From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Solorza
  Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 11:26 AM
  To: Animal Farm
  Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

   

  How do we ship gear to Gino? Do shipments all go by plane? Boat?   And more 
help is needed there in remote areas according to Puerto Rican Club here in El 
Paso that is collecting money for relief. 

   

  On Sep 25, 2017 10:47 AM, "Chuck McCown" <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote:

  I am sure he serves some critical facilities.  

   

  From: Steve Jones 

  Sent: Monday, September 25, 2

Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

2017-09-27 Thread chuck 
If folks have not looked at a map recently, this is not a three hour cruise.  
PR is a long way off.  Not close like Cuba.  It is way down there.
So you need a truly ocean going vessel that is set up for spending days on the 
high seas.  

From: Steve Jones 
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 8:24 PM
To: af@afmug.com 
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

are chartered boats out of florida  an option? 15 pallets at t about 2.5 tons 
might be doable on a few charters (a fishing trawler might be able to do it in 
one)

not going to be cheap, but I'm guessing at this point non critical 
infrastructure shipping isn't going to be cheap

btw, the less than reputable shippers are always accessible and can get anywhere

On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 9:02 PM, Brian Webster <i...@wirelessmapping.com> wrote:

  Talking with Gino tonight and he is a bit overwhelmed. He asked if I could 
help and field the offers of manpower assistance, so I told him I would gladly 
help coordinate for him.



  Here is the situation as of this point:



  He has equipment he needs to restore his network, it’s stranded stateside 
now. I am working multiple angles to get shipment to the island, not easy right 
now. One shipment is 15 pallets weighing in at 5.3 K pounds. 

  Transport to the island is the issue; see my earlier post about FAA status. 
If anyone knows of transport going to the island and has room for this stuff 
ping me. The pallets are in CA right now.



  Until he gets equipment to the island he can’t really use much help yet. 
Since commercial flights have not resumed transportation there is also the 
issue.







  Thank You,

  Brian Webster

  www.wirelessmapping.com

  www.Broadband-Mapping.com



  From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Brian Webster
  Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:42 PM
  To: af@afmug.com
  Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino



  Here is the latest on the FAA situation at San Juan:



  FAA said preliminary damage assessments have identified a number of critical 
radars and navigational aids were destroyed or disabled during the storm. The 
agency is bringing replacement systems to the islands by air and by sea to 
restore essential radar, navigation and communication services, and a 
long-range radar in Turks and Caicos was made operational Sept. 25.



  “Technicians are making their way to a second long-range radar site today 
[Sept. 25] at Pico del Este, which is located inside a National Park in Puerto 
Rico, on the top of a mountain.,” FAA said. “The last two miles to the site 
through the rain forest are impassable, so the technicians are using chain saws 
to clear a path for themselves and the replacement equipment.”



  FAA is unable to give an estimate for full restoration of service, citing the 
extent of the damage and the challenges of the terrain where the equipment is 
located.



  I am in communication with Gino, he has gear stuck stateside so he and I are 
trying to figure out some logistics. It’s a lot of radios!



  Thank You,

  Brian Webster

  www.wirelessmapping.com

  www.Broadband-Mapping.com



  From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of George Skorup
  Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:24 PM
  To: af@afmug.com
  Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino



  You're tryna tell me the Navy or CG can't do makeshift airtraffic control 
from a ship offshore?

  On 9/26/2017 8:17 PM, Steve Jones wrote:

I just read an article about people being pissed cause they haven't lifted 
the act that bans coastal shipping to non us ships. they lifted it for Harvey 
and Irma, but not this one. everybody is making a big stink, the problem is, 
the ports are damaged, theres limited offload capacity and ships are queued.

This is crazy, youd think they could bring in some of those military 
bridging vehicle to make a bridge out to some barges made into temporary docks 
or something.



I don't think people realize you cant land cargo planes on damaged tarmacs. 
Its almost worth reaching out to the cartels at this point, they can move high 
volumes of cargo into inaccessible areas like nobodys business



On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 8:08 PM, Brian Webster <i...@wirelessmapping.com> 
wrote:

Right now there are limited flights in and out of PR, their FAA systems 
were down as of last report I received this morning. FedEX, UPS, and USPS are 
not operational on the island yet. Flights in and out are VFR only with very 
big spacing and slots controlled and issued from Miami. Logistics is a big 
issue right now. I have not had any direct or specific requests from Gino yet.



Thank You,

Brian Webster

214 Eggleston Hill Rd.

Cooperstown, NY 13326

(607) 643-4055 Office

(607) 435-3988 Mobile

(208) 692-1898 Fax
Skype: Radiowebst

www.wirelessmapping.com

www.Broadband-Mapping.com



From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Solorza
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 11:26 AM
To: Animal Farm

Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

2017-09-26 Thread Brian Webster 
Checking on multiple options at this point. Trying to work government resources 
since Gino can help establish mission critical links for them. Will know more 
in the next day or two.

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

www.wirelessmapping.com

www.Broadband-Mapping.com

 

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Steve Jones
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 10:25 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

 

are chartered boats out of florida  an option? 15 pallets at t about 2.5 tons 
might be doable on a few charters (a fishing trawler might be able to do it in 
one)

 

not going to be cheap, but I'm guessing at this point non critical 
infrastructure shipping isn't going to be cheap

 

btw, the less than reputable shippers are always accessible and can get anywhere

 

On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 9:02 PM, Brian Webster <i...@wirelessmapping.com> wrote:

Talking with Gino tonight and he is a bit overwhelmed. He asked if I could help 
and field the offers of manpower assistance, so I told him I would gladly help 
coordinate for him.

 

Here is the situation as of this point:

 

He has equipment he needs to restore his network, it’s stranded stateside now. 
I am working multiple angles to get shipment to the island, not easy right now. 
One shipment is 15 pallets weighing in at 5.3 K pounds. 

Transport to the island is the issue; see my earlier post about FAA status. If 
anyone knows of transport going to the island and has room for this stuff ping 
me. The pallets are in CA right now.

 

Until he gets equipment to the island he can’t really use much help yet. Since 
commercial flights have not resumed transportation there is also the issue.

 

 

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

www.wirelessmapping.com

www.Broadband-Mapping.com

 

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Brian Webster
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:42 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

 

Here is the latest on the FAA situation at San Juan:

 

FAA said preliminary damage assessments have identified a number of critical 
radars and navigational aids were destroyed or disabled during the storm. The 
agency is bringing replacement systems to the islands by air and by sea to 
restore essential radar, navigation and communication services, and a 
long-range radar in Turks and Caicos was made operational Sept. 25.

 

“Technicians are making their way to a second long-range radar site today 
[Sept. 25] at Pico del Este, which is located inside a National Park in Puerto 
Rico, on the top of a mountain.,” FAA said. “The last two miles to the site 
through the rain forest are impassable, so the technicians are using chain saws 
to clear a path for themselves and the replacement equipment.”

 

FAA is unable to give an estimate for full restoration of service, citing the 
extent of the damage and the challenges of the terrain where the equipment is 
located.

 

I am in communication with Gino, he has gear stuck stateside so he and I are 
trying to figure out some logistics. It’s a lot of radios!

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

www.wirelessmapping.com

www.Broadband-Mapping.com

 

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of George Skorup
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:24 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

 

You're tryna tell me the Navy or CG can't do makeshift airtraffic control from 
a ship offshore?

On 9/26/2017 8:17 PM, Steve Jones wrote:

I just read an article about people being pissed cause they haven't lifted the 
act that bans coastal shipping to non us ships. they lifted it for Harvey and 
Irma, but not this one. everybody is making a big stink, the problem is, the 
ports are damaged, theres limited offload capacity and ships are queued.

This is crazy, youd think they could bring in some of those military bridging 
vehicle to make a bridge out to some barges made into temporary docks or 
something.

 

I don't think people realize you cant land cargo planes on damaged tarmacs. Its 
almost worth reaching out to the cartels at this point, they can move high 
volumes of cargo into inaccessible areas like nobodys business

 

On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 8:08 PM, Brian Webster <i...@wirelessmapping.com> wrote:

Right now there are limited flights in and out of PR, their FAA systems were 
down as of last report I received this morning. FedEX, UPS, and USPS are not 
operational on the island yet. Flights in and out are VFR only with very big 
spacing and slots controlled and issued from Miami. Logistics is a big issue 
right now. I have not had any direct or specific requests from Gino yet.

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

214 Eggleston Hill Rd. 
<https://maps.google.com/?q=214+Eggleston+Hill+Rd.+Cooperstown,+NY+13326+%28607=gmail=g>
 

Cooperstown, NY 13326 
<https://maps.google.com/?q=214+Eggleston+Hill+Rd.+Cooperstown,+NY+13326+%28607=gmail=g>
 

(607) 643-4055 <tel:%28607%29%20643-4055>  Office

(607) 435-3988 <tel:%28607%29%20

Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

2017-09-26 Thread Steve Jones 
are chartered boats out of florida  an option? 15 pallets at t about 2.5
tons might be doable on a few charters (a fishing trawler might be able to
do it in one)

not going to be cheap, but I'm guessing at this point non critical
infrastructure shipping isn't going to be cheap

btw, the less than reputable shippers are always accessible and can get
anywhere

On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 9:02 PM, Brian Webster 
wrote:

> Talking with Gino tonight and he is a bit overwhelmed. He asked if I could
> help and field the offers of manpower assistance, so I told him I would
> gladly help coordinate for him.
>
>
>
> Here is the situation as of this point:
>
>
>
> He has equipment he needs to restore his network, it’s stranded stateside
> now. I am working multiple angles to get shipment to the island, not easy
> right now. One shipment is 15 pallets weighing in at 5.3 K pounds.
>
> Transport to the island is the issue; see my earlier post about FAA
> status. If anyone knows of transport going to the island and has room for
> this stuff ping me. The pallets are in CA right now.
>
>
>
> Until he gets equipment to the island he can’t really use much help yet.
> Since commercial flights have not resumed transportation there is also the
> issue.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank You,
>
> Brian Webster
>
> www.wirelessmapping.com
>
> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>
>
>
> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Brian Webster
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:42 PM
> *To:* af@afmug.com
> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Gino
>
>
>
> Here is the latest on the FAA situation at San Juan:
>
>
>
> FAA said preliminary damage assessments have identified a number of
> critical radars and navigational aids were destroyed or disabled during the
> storm. The agency is bringing replacement systems to the islands by air and
> by sea to restore essential radar, navigation and communication services,
> and a long-range radar in Turks and Caicos was made operational Sept. 25.
>
>
>
> “Technicians are making their way to a second long-range radar site today
> [Sept. 25] at Pico del Este, which is located inside a National Park in
> Puerto Rico, on the top of a mountain.,” FAA said. “The last two miles to
> the site through the rain forest are impassable, so the technicians are
> using chain saws to clear a path for themselves and the replacement
> equipment.”
>
>
>
> FAA is unable to give an estimate for full restoration of service, citing
> the extent of the damage and the challenges of the terrain where the
> equipment is located.
>
>
>
> I am in communication with Gino, he has gear stuck stateside so he and I
> are trying to figure out some logistics. It’s a lot of radios!
>
>
>
> Thank You,
>
> Brian Webster
>
> www.wirelessmapping.com
>
> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>
>
>
> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com ] *On
> Behalf Of *George Skorup
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:24 PM
> *To:* af@afmug.com
> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Gino
>
>
>
> You're tryna tell me the Navy or CG can't do makeshift airtraffic control
> from a ship offshore?
>
> On 9/26/2017 8:17 PM, Steve Jones wrote:
>
> I just read an article about people being pissed cause they haven't lifted
> the act that bans coastal shipping to non us ships. they lifted it for
> Harvey and Irma, but not this one. everybody is making a big stink, the
> problem is, the ports are damaged, theres limited offload capacity and
> ships are queued.
>
> This is crazy, youd think they could bring in some of those military
> bridging vehicle to make a bridge out to some barges made into temporary
> docks or something.
>
>
>
> I don't think people realize you cant land cargo planes on damaged
> tarmacs. Its almost worth reaching out to the cartels at this point, they
> can move high volumes of cargo into inaccessible areas like nobodys business
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 8:08 PM, Brian Webster 
> wrote:
>
> Right now there are limited flights in and out of PR, their FAA systems
> were down as of last report I received this morning. FedEX, UPS, and USPS
> are not operational on the island yet. Flights in and out are VFR only with
> very big spacing and slots controlled and issued from Miami. Logistics is a
> big issue right now. I have not had any direct or specific requests from
> Gino yet.
>
>
>
> Thank You,
>
> Brian Webster
>
> 214 Eggleston Hill Rd.
> 
>
> Cooperstown, NY 13326
> 
>
> (607) 643-4055 Office
>
> (607) 435-3988 Mobile
>
> (208) 692-1898 Fax
> Skype: Radiowebst
>
> www.wirelessmapping.com
>
> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>
>
>
> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Jaime Solorza
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2017 11:26 AM
> *To:* Animal Farm
> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Gino
>
>
>
> How do we ship gear to Gino?

Re: [AFMUG] Gino - status update

2017-09-26 Thread Brian Webster 
Talking with Gino tonight and he is a bit overwhelmed. He asked if I could help 
and field the offers of manpower assistance, so I told him I would gladly help 
coordinate for him.

 

Here is the situation as of this point:

 

He has equipment he needs to restore his network, it’s stranded stateside now. 
I am working multiple angles to get shipment to the island, not easy right now. 
One shipment is 15 pallets weighing in at 5.3 K pounds. 

Transport to the island is the issue; see my earlier post about FAA status. If 
anyone knows of transport going to the island and has room for this stuff ping 
me. The pallets are in CA right now.

 

Until he gets equipment to the island he can’t really use much help yet. Since 
commercial flights have not resumed transportation there is also the issue.

 

 

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

www.wirelessmapping.com

www.Broadband-Mapping.com

 

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Brian Webster
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:42 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

 

Here is the latest on the FAA situation at San Juan:

 

FAA said preliminary damage assessments have identified a number of critical 
radars and navigational aids were destroyed or disabled during the storm. The 
agency is bringing replacement systems to the islands by air and by sea to 
restore essential radar, navigation and communication services, and a 
long-range radar in Turks and Caicos was made operational Sept. 25.

 

“Technicians are making their way to a second long-range radar site today 
[Sept. 25] at Pico del Este, which is located inside a National Park in Puerto 
Rico, on the top of a mountain.,” FAA said. “The last two miles to the site 
through the rain forest are impassable, so the technicians are using chain saws 
to clear a path for themselves and the replacement equipment.”

 

FAA is unable to give an estimate for full restoration of service, citing the 
extent of the damage and the challenges of the terrain where the equipment is 
located.

 

I am in communication with Gino, he has gear stuck stateside so he and I are 
trying to figure out some logistics. It’s a lot of radios!

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

www.wirelessmapping.com

www.Broadband-Mapping.com

 

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of George Skorup
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 9:24 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

 

You're tryna tell me the Navy or CG can't do makeshift airtraffic control from 
a ship offshore?

On 9/26/2017 8:17 PM, Steve Jones wrote:

I just read an article about people being pissed cause they haven't lifted the 
act that bans coastal shipping to non us ships. they lifted it for Harvey and 
Irma, but not this one. everybody is making a big stink, the problem is, the 
ports are damaged, theres limited offload capacity and ships are queued.

This is crazy, youd think they could bring in some of those military bridging 
vehicle to make a bridge out to some barges made into temporary docks or 
something.

 

I don't think people realize you cant land cargo planes on damaged tarmacs. Its 
almost worth reaching out to the cartels at this point, they can move high 
volumes of cargo into inaccessible areas like nobodys business

 

On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 8:08 PM, Brian Webster  wrote:

Right now there are limited flights in and out of PR, their FAA systems were 
down as of last report I received this morning. FedEX, UPS, and USPS are not 
operational on the island yet. Flights in and out are VFR only with very big 
spacing and slots controlled and issued from Miami. Logistics is a big issue 
right now. I have not had any direct or specific requests from Gino yet.

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster

214 Eggleston Hill Rd. 

 

Cooperstown, NY 13326 

 

(607) 643-4055   Office

(607) 435-3988   Mobile

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Skype: Radiowebst

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www.Broadband-Mapping.com

 

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Solorza
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 11:26 AM
To: Animal Farm
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

 

How do we ship gear to Gino? Do shipments all go by plane? Boat?   And more 
help is needed there in remote areas according to Puerto Rican Club here in El 
Paso that is collecting money for relief. 

 

On Sep 25, 2017 10:47 AM, "Chuck McCown"  wrote:

I am sure he serves some critical facilities.  

 

From: Steve Jones 

Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 10:33 AM

To: af@afmug.com 

Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Gino

 

that would be an issue to take up with WECAT, they should have contacts for 
logistics. If gino serves any critical facilities (hospitals, long term care, 
fire/rescue/ems/military/municipality/etc)