We send aid money to other countries. It seems like help nearby would be more 
'ready to go'.

Jon Langeler
Michwave Technologies, Inc.


> On Sep 29, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Jan-OOLLC <j.vank...@oregononline.net> wrote:
> 
> I fail to understand why the Navy CBs haven't been deployed.  They are 
> trained and equipped for just such a project.  US citizens are now probably 
> dying while the emperor fiddles.  WIPS don't get the recognition we deserve 
> as service providers, we need laws that stop the big companies from trampling 
> over us and profiteering from our labor.  
> JV
> 
>> On 09/29/2017 09:38 AM, Coran, Steve wrote:
>> To the extent any WISPA member needs relief from FCC rules in an emergency 
>> situation (e.g., an STA to operate at variance from FCC licenses), that is 
>> something that we are prepared to do.  But, that need is not known right 
>> now.  I understand Gino is in contact with the feds on the ground in PR, and 
>> Mike Meluskey has reported that he is working with them in USVI.  Brian 
>> Webster and I are communicating about equipment delivery, but I’m not sure 
>> if that is a FEMA/DHS issue or not.  There is equipment stateside for Gino, 
>> we just need to get it there.  I know Brian is working hard on that, and 
>> I’ve tried as well.
>>  
>> Stephen E. Coran
>> Lerman Senter PLLC |2001 L Street, NW, Suite 400 | Washington, DC 20036
>> 202-416-6744 (o) | 202-669-3288 (m) | sco...@lermansenter.com  |@stevecoran 
>> – twitter
>>  
>> From: members-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf 
>> Of Jack Unger
>> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 12:16 PM
>> To: memb...@wispa.org; WISPA General List
>> Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>  
>> Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.
>> 
>> The Internet is "critical infrastructure". 
>> 
>> Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, 
>> FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts?
>> 
>> jack
>> 
>>  
>> On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:
>> We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help… 
>>  
>> From: <members-boun...@wispa.org> on behalf of Michael Meluskey 
>> <m...@broadband.vi>
>> Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org" <memb...@wispa.org>
>> Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
>> To: "memb...@wispa.org" <memb...@wispa.org>
>> Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>  
>> Hi Guys,
>> Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the 
>> pleasure, Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
>> We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical material.
>>  
>> Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people dedicated 
>> to helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them ship down 
>> the gear he needs.
>>  
>> Mike Meluskey
>> Broadband VI
>>  
>>  
>> 
>> Gino A. Villarini
>> 
>> President
>> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
>> <image001.png>
>> 
>> On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger <jun...@ask-wi.com> wrote:
>>  
>> 
>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>> Subject:
>> Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>> Date:
>> Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400
>> From:
>> Brian Webster <i...@wirelessmapping.com>
>> Reply-To:
>> WISPA General List <wireless@wispa.org>
>> To:
>> 'WISPA General List' <wireless@wispa.org>
>>  
>> 
>> Daniel,
>>                 I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send me 
>> an email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com. Gino Villarini is a large WISP on 
>> the island who has requested help. The problem is logistics right now. His 
>> replacement equipment is still stateside and we are working on ways to get 
>> it to him. He has asked that I coordinate the manpower resources and 
>> response. There are no scheduled commercial flights to the island yet. Until 
>> he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is not prudent. He is 
>> working on a detailed manpower list for me once that equipment hits the 
>> island.
>>  
>> Thank You,
>> Brian Webster
>> www.wirelessmapping.com
>> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>>  
>> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Daniel K
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
>> To: wireless@wispa.org
>> Subject: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>  
>> Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast after 
>> Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called 
>> RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now. 
>>  
>> I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones, 
>> communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some 
>> of the local WISPs get back on their feet. 
>>  
>> Does anyone know of anything similar for Puerto Rico? I don't have much for 
>> resources but do have an authorized climber certification and a strong 
>> electrical, mechanical, network, and WISP background that I'm sure could 
>> benefit any similar effort if there is one.
>>  
>>  
>> Thanks,
>>  
>> Dan
>>  
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