Yes, the "Shock and Awe" along with Public Relations opportunity... But don't forget or underestimate the Boondoggle that gets turned on with the Declaration of State of Emergency by the Gov.
It is a shame but that is how it is.... the Un-checked Coffers have been opened, access to the unquestioned slush funds.. ! As for WECAT, I believe they make sure that everything that is done counts and provides a direct benefit and nothing goes to waste. As far as learning goes, that is every continuing.. each disaster is unique and there is always something to learn that could be done better. :) Regards. Faisal Imtiaz Snappy Internet & Telecom 7266 SW 48 Street Miami, FL 33155 Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: supp...@snappytelecom.net > From: "Steve Jones" <thatoneguyst...@gmail.com> > To: af@afmug.com > Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 12:36:17 PM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida > I know its not a funny situation, but scott just announce Comcast is opening > all > kinds of wifi hotspots, I LOLed, they cant keep good service to customers on a > good day, and now theyre going to do this post hurricane.... I can stand > vultures, this is a photo op. But I hope it goes well. > The governor is preparing like a boss. I'm not a big fan of draining > reservoirs, > but its a gamble worth taking. hopefully the storm turns and just causes rain > that refills the reservoirs with fresh water, the fishies will appreciate it > and next year will have amazing fishing. > The competitive preparedness this storm season is how things should be. Texas > had a 10billion dollar honeypot and the federal staging was tops. FL is trying > to be one better. This is awesome to see. There will be a lot of resource > bloat > and waste in the preparations, that's fine, its how we learn for the future. > The reactionary model to disaster has historically failed, its about time weve > become a proactive disaster mitigation nation. > Even here we are seeing the still young WECAT getting word out on how to seek > assistance. Phones coverage being set up ahead of time. grid damage > circumvention. This is glorious (awful in regard to the storm, glorious in > regard to the level of preparedness) > On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 10:49 AM, Faisal Imtiaz < fai...@snappytelecom.net > > wrote: >> We have a lot of used Tire Tubes (the ones used be the Cubans ) ... we put >> people on those and push them in the direction of PR.. >> ! :) >> On a serious note... at certain point in time (based on wind velocity) the >> airports shut down, and batten the hatches.. >> once the storm passes, all facilities are checked for damage and the recovery >> work begins to bring them back on line. >> Airports, highways, etc etc are considered to be high priority locations to >> get >> back into service conditions. >> If a critical facility such as an airport is lost, then the Feds / step in >> with >> resource to bring them back to operational status asap. >> It is nice to have the offer of help, but keep in mind, Life and sustenance >> are >> first priority, communications comes after that. >> Besides, when it comes to internet, yes, we need to get things back into >> operational status asap, but it would not make much difference if the >> end-users >> were not able to make use of that internet for one reason or another.. >> So.. all in due strides and appropriate time frames.. . this is not a 100m >> dash.. more a marathon that can last a few weeks to a few months ! >> :) >> Regards. >> Faisal Imtiaz >> Snappy Internet & Telecom >> 7266 SW 48 Street >> Miami, FL 33155 >> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 >> Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: supp...@snappytelecom.net >>> From: "Josh Luthman" < j...@imaginenetworksllc.com > >>> To: af@afmug.com >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 11:28:51 AM >>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida >>> How would people get to PR? Can you still fly in after the storm? >>> Josh Luthman >>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>> 1100 Wayne St >>> Suite 1337 >>> Troy, OH 45373 >>> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 11:09 AM, Gino A. Villarini < g...@aeronetpr.com > >>> wrote: >>>> Paul, I second your plea. We have gear in over 120 towers and 100 >>>> rooftops… lots >>>> work to de done. We are expecting Irma tonight… >>>> We don’t disconnect gear >>>> From: Af < af-boun...@afmug.com > on behalf of Paul McCall < >>>> pa...@pdmnet.net > >>>> Reply-To: " af@afmug.com " < af@afmug.com > >>>> Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:29 AM >>>> To: " af@afmug.com " < af@afmug.com > >>>> Subject: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida >>>> I know I speak for myself and Gino, that we both will likely need extra >>>> personnel to recovery from Irma after the storm passes. We have 38 towers >>>> across 4 counties in SouthEast Florida, and have prepared as best we can. >>>> We >>>> have been down this road before and it is not fun. >>>> It looks like regardless of the direct track of the storm, our customers >>>> will be >>>> significantly impacted. >>>> If there is anyone who can spare a good employee for a week or two >>>> afterwards, >>>> it would be greatly appreciated they will be welcomed warmly and treated >>>> very >>>> well. >>>> Paul >>>> Paul McCall, President >>>> PDMNet, Inc. / Florida Broadband, Inc. >>>> 658 Old Dixie Highway >>>> Vero Beach, FL 32962 >>>> 772-564-6800 >>>> pa...@pdmnet.net >>>> www.pdmnet.com >>>> www.floridabroadband.com >>>> Gino A. Villarini >>>> President >>>> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
