Great Work Mike, Thanks to efforts like yours more of us can find ways to help. Joe Robertson
At 04:28 PM 12/31/2004, you wrote:
http://wireless.weblogsinc.com/entry/1234000047025599/
Post-Tsunami Reconnect: Disaster Relief with Wireless - 12-31-04 update Posted Dec 31, 2004, 6:44 PM ET by Mike Outmesguine
Here's a rough update from the past couple days.
The company, SmartBridges located in Singapore has pledged 5 wireless access points to begin with and more as specific needs arise. They can be used to connect remote locales over a distance or to create coverage in a local area.
SmartBridges asked me to forward this message in their effort to provide relief. "From the after math of the Asian Tsunami disaster, a number of volunteer efforts are coming together to help restore communication networks in the affected areas. smartBridges is supporting these efforts by donating outdoor wireless networking equipment to improve the communication infrastructure. You can help by spreading the word to relevant organizations about our support program. Let us know if you come across any of type of wireless relief efforts by emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you."
Individuals have pledged spare antennas and radio bridges. Several people have volunteered their time and expertise, including volunteers in-situ and from the US and Europe prepared to travel to the area to help set up the equipment.
I have been asked specifically to help rebuild communications from people in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and an island near the epicenter without any telecom connection to nearby Sumatra.
We are now working in coordination with the efforts of the Wireless Communications Association International, and I will be attending the Jan. 13th disaster relief meeting in San Jose.
Other wireless activists and group leaders have contacted me about working together, which I am thrilled to do. I am in touch with companies that want to help, but are working with us to determine what specific models we could put in use.
Wanderport has offered to provide a WanderPOD Wi-Fi, satellite, and VoIP-enabled remote-deployment wheeled trailer for at least 2-months of onsite use including satellite uplink time! We will find a way to transport the trailer from the U.S into the area by private air carrier or military transport.
Bloggers without Borders has pledged 10% of current donations will go to SOCALWUG for the effort.
Donations can be made to SOCALWUG specifically for this effort via paypal or credit card ( make a donation). Equipment can be sent to me in Los Angeles to redistribute or may ship directly from the manufacturer to the site if practical (as in SmartBridges case from Singapore.)
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