Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Robert Andrews]

Predicted right now to be a Fish Storm... ( I had to look that up )...

On 09/07/2017 10:33 AM, Steve Jones wrote:

theres some hurricane jose forming behind irma on a similar path?

On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Paul McCall > wrote:


Yes, from our side, compensation is expected. 

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*From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com
] *On Behalf Of *Faisal Imtiaz
*Sent:* Wednesday, September 6, 2017 6:01 PM
*To:* af@afmug.com 
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

__ __

I would think so at the end of the day we are all commercial
entities..

__ __

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" mailto:thatoneguyst...@gmail.com>>
*To: *af@afmug.com 
*Sent: *Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:08:09 PM
*Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

that's actually a pretty fair question to ask

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On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Sterling Jacobson
mailto:sterl...@avative.net>> wrote:



I don’t have employees, but I do have a very good contractor
that might be able to help out.



I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don’t
think he can afford to volunteer.



Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for
contractors by chance?



*From:*Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com
] *On Behalf Of *Paul McCall
*Sent:* Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
*To:* 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 





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Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Bill Prince]

Yep. Jose is further out in the Atlantic, and Kate (or similar K word) 
is in the Gulf.



bp


On 9/7/2017 10:33 AM, Steve Jones wrote:

theres some hurricane jose forming behind irma on a similar path?

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Steve Jones]

theres some hurricane jose forming behind irma on a similar path?

On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Paul McCall  wrote:

> Yes, from our side, compensation is expected.
>
>
>
> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Faisal Imtiaz
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 6, 2017 6:01 PM
> *To:* af@afmug.com
> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida
>
>
>
> I would think so at the end of the day we are all commercial entities..
>
>
>
> Regards.
>
>
>
> Faisal Imtiaz
> Snappy Internet & Telecom
> 7266 SW 48 Street
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=7266+SW+48+Street+%0D+Miami,+FL+33155&entry=gmail&source=g>
> Miami, FL 33155
> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 <(305)%20663-5518>
>
> Help-desk: (305)663-5518 <(305)%20663-5518> Option 2 or Email:
> supp...@snappytelecom.net
>
>
> ----------
>
> *From: *"Steve Jones" 
> *To: *af@afmug.com
> *Sent: *Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:08:09 PM
> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida
>
> that's actually a pretty fair question to ask
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Sterling Jacobson 
> wrote:
>
> I don’t have employees, but I do have a very good contractor that might be
> able to help out.
>
>
>
> I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don’t think he can
> afford to volunteer.
>
>
>
> Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for contractors by
> chance?
>
>
>
> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Paul McCall
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
> *To:* 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
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=658+Old+Dixie+Highway%0D+Vero+Beach,+FL+32962%0D+772&entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Vero Beach, FL 32962
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=658+Old+Dixie+Highway%0D+Vero+Beach,+FL+32962%0D+772&entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> 772-564-6800 <(772)%20564-6800>
>
> pa...@pdmnet.net
>
> www.pdmnet.com
>
> www.floridabroadband.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Paul McCall]

Yes, from our side, compensation is expected.

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Faisal Imtiaz
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 6:01 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

I would think so at the end of the day we are all commercial entities..

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<mailto:supp...@snappytelecom.net>


From: "Steve Jones" 
mailto:thatoneguyst...@gmail.com>>
To: af@afmug.com<mailto:af@afmug.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:08:09 PM
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida
that's actually a pretty fair question to ask

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Sterling Jacobson 
mailto:sterl...@avative.net>> wrote:

I don’t have employees, but I do have a very good contractor that might be able 
to help out.

I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don’t think he can afford to 
volunteer.

Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for contractors by chance?

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com<mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com>] On Behalf 
Of Paul McCall
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
To: af@afmug.com<mailto: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<mailto:pa...@pdmnet.net>
www.pdmnet.com<http://www.pdmnet.com>
www.floridabroadband.com<http://www.floridabroadband.com>

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[George Skorup]

If your vacation/time off includes regular work... you might be a WISP.

/Jeff Foxworthy

On 9/6/2017 8:11 PM, Charles Regan wrote:

I'll gladly help if anyone needs a hand.
I do have bunch airmiles and standby airplane tickets to used.

Let me know I'll take two weeks off anytime.

Charles

Le mer. 6 sept. 2017 à 08:29, Paul McCall > a écrit :


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 

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Charles Regan]

I'll gladly help if anyone needs a hand.
I do have bunch airmiles and standby airplane tickets to used.

Let me know I'll take two weeks off anytime.

Charles

Le mer. 6 sept. 2017 à 08:29, Paul McCall  a écrit :

> 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
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Justin Wilson]

Many insurance companies will pay for contractors. I have been in several 
after-storm operations as either a network, communications, or tower climber.  
My bill was paid by the insurance company ultimately.  Sometimes I had to send 
an invoice, which I told the client that I could wait until the insurance 
company paid them.  I only do this with folks I trust.   I have also done 
insurance quotes ahead of time for an insurance claim.  Insurance companies 
have some leeway in disaster areas, especially when it comes to communication.

I was on one job we had to clear 3/4 of a mile of nothing but debris to get to 
a tower.  Insurance company paid extra to have 3 bulldozers clear a path for us 
to get there.  Was kinda cool riding on one pushing stuff out of the way. Felt 
powerful. That gig was paid for by the insurance company.  We had to jump 
through hoops to be on a list, but they worked with us.  The important part, at 
least for them, was getting the insured back to work.


Justin Wilson
j...@mtin.net

www.mtin.net
www.midwest-ix.com

> On Sep 6, 2017, at 7:37 PM, Faisal Imtiaz  wrote:
> 
> Cool breezes !..
> 
> I know your moto Jaime .. Have Tecate, Will Work ! :)  Some nice buttrotios 
> and ropa beahia  with roasted jalapenos !
> 
> :)
> 
> 
> 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: "Jaime Solorza" 
> To: "Animal Farm" 
> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 7:05:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida
> Not me...I am tropical anal mist.  
> 
> On Sep 6, 2017 4:01 PM, "Faisal Imtiaz"  <mailto:fai...@snappytelecom.net>> wrote:
> I would think so at the end of the day we are all commercial entities..
> 
> 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"  <mailto:thatoneguyst...@gmail.com>>
> To: af@afmug.com <mailto:af@afmug.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:08:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida
> that's actually a pretty fair question to ask
> 
> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Sterling Jacobson  <mailto:sterl...@avative.net>> wrote:
> I don’t have employees, but I do have a very good contractor that might be 
> able to help out.
> 
>  
> I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don’t think he can afford 
> to volunteer.
> 
>  
> Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for contractors by chance?
> 
>  
> From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com <mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com>] On 
> Behalf Of Paul McCall
> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
> To: af@afmug.com <mailto: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 <mailto:pa...@pdmnet.net>
> www.pdmnet.com <http://www.pdmnet.com/>
> www.floridabroadband.com <http://www.floridabroadband.com/>
>  
>  
> 

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Faisal Imtiaz]

Cool breezes !.. 

I know your moto Jaime .. Have Tecate, Will Work ! :) Some nice buttrotios and 
ropa beahia with roasted jalapenos ! 

:) 

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: "Jaime Solorza" 
> To: "Animal Farm" 
> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 7:05:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

> Not me...I am tropical anal mist.

> On Sep 6, 2017 4:01 PM, "Faisal Imtiaz" < fai...@snappytelecom.net > wrote:

>> I would think so at the end of the day we are all commercial entities..

>> 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 2:08:09 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

>>> that's actually a pretty fair question to ask

>>> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Sterling Jacobson < sterl...@avative.net >
>>> wrote:

>>>> I don’t have employees, but I do have a very good contractor that might be 
>>>> able
>>>> to help out.

>>>> I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don’t think he can 
>>>> afford to
>>>> volunteer.

>>>> Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for contractors by 
>>>> chance?

>>>> From: Af [mailto: af-boun...@afmug.com ] On Behalf Of Paul McCall
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
>>>> To: 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

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Jaime Solorza]

Not me...I am tropical anal mist.

On Sep 6, 2017 4:01 PM, "Faisal Imtiaz"  wrote:

> I would think so at the end of the day we are all commercial entities..
>
> Regards.
>
> Faisal Imtiaz
> Snappy Internet & Telecom
> 7266 SW 48 Street
> Miami, FL 33155
> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 <(305)%20663-5518>
>
> Help-desk: (305)663-5518 <(305)%20663-5518> Option 2 or Email:
> supp...@snappytelecom.net
>
> --
>
> *From: *"Steve Jones" 
> *To: *af@afmug.com
> *Sent: *Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:08:09 PM
> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida
>
> that's actually a pretty fair question to ask
>
> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Sterling Jacobson 
> wrote:
>
>> I don’t have employees, but I do have a very good contractor that might
>> be able to help out.
>>
>>
>>
>> I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don’t think he can
>> afford to volunteer.
>>
>>
>>
>> Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for contractors by
>> chance?
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Paul McCall
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
>> *To:* 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 <(772)%20564-6800>
>>
>> pa...@pdmnet.net
>>
>> www.pdmnet.com
>>
>> www.floridabroadband.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Faisal Imtiaz]

I would think so at the end of the day we are all commercial entities.. 

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" 
> To: af@afmug.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 2:08:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

> that's actually a pretty fair question to ask

> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Sterling Jacobson < sterl...@avative.net >
> wrote:

>> I don’t have employees, but I do have a very good contractor that might be 
>> able
>> to help out.

>> I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don’t think he can afford 
>> to
>> volunteer.

>> Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for contractors by chance?

>> From: Af [mailto: af-boun...@afmug.com ] On Behalf Of Paul McCall
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
>> To: 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

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Steve Jones]

that's actually a pretty fair question to ask

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Sterling Jacobson 
wrote:

> I don’t have employees, but I do have a very good contractor that might be
> able to help out.
>
>
>
> I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don’t think he can
> afford to volunteer.
>
>
>
> Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for contractors by
> chance?
>
>
>
> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Paul McCall
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
> *To:* 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 <(772)%20564-6800>
>
> pa...@pdmnet.net
>
> www.pdmnet.com
>
> www.floridabroadband.com
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Sterling Jacobson]

I don't have employees, but I do have a very good contractor that might be able 
to help out.

I would miss him terribly for a week or two, and I don't think he can afford to 
volunteer.

Seems dumb to ask, but would there be compensation for contractors by chance?

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Paul McCall
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:30 AM
To: 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

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Faisal Imtiaz]

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" 
> 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 &

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Steve Jones]

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 
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 <(305)%20663-5518>
>
> Help-desk: (305)663-5518 <(305)%20663-5518> Option 2 or Email:
> supp...@snappytelecom.net
>
> --------------
>
> *From: *"Josh Luthman" 
> *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 <(937)%20552-2340>
> Direct: 937-552-2343 <(937)%20552-2343>
> 1100 Wayne St
> Suite 1337
> Troy, OH 45373
>
> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 11:09 AM, Gino A. Villarini 
> 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  on behalf of Paul McCall <
>> pa...@pdmnet.net>
>> Reply-To: "af@afmug.com" 
>> Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:29 AM
>> To: "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 <(772)%20564-6800>
>>
>> pa...@pdmnet.net
>>
>> www.pdmnet.com
>>
>> www.floridabroadband.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Gino A. Villarini*
>> President
>> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
>>
>>
>>
>

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Faisal Imtiaz]

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" 
> 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

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Josh Luthman]

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 
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  on behalf of Paul McCall  >
> Reply-To: "af@afmug.com" 
> Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:29 AM
> To: "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 <(772)%20564-6800>
>
> pa...@pdmnet.net
>
> www.pdmnet.com
>
> www.floridabroadband.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Gino A. Villarini*
> President
> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
>
>

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[CBB - Jay Fuller]

I can offer our office staff to take some of your calls in the days after.
Let me know if we can help ; we'd need to set this up before hand.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Tim Reichhart 
  To: af@afmug.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:13 AM
  Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida


  Gino and Paul
  be safe down there praying for you guys hopefully Jose just stays out to see 
after Irma hits.

  Tim









-Original Message-
From: "Gino A. Villarini" 
To: af@afmug.com
Date: 09/06/17 11:07
    Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida


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  on behalf of Paul McCall 
Reply-To: "af@afmug.com" 
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:29 AM
To: "af@afmug.com" 
Subject: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Tim Reichhart]

Gino and Paul
be safe down there praying for you guys hopefully Jose just stays out to see 
after Irma hits.

Tim



 

-Original Message-
From: "Gino A. Villarini" 
To: af@afmug.com
Date: 09/06/17 11:07
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida


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  on behalf of Paul McCall 
Reply-To: "af@afmug.com" 
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:29 AM
To: "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

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Brian Webster]

As the President of WECAT if any WISP will require help after the storm
passes please either fill out this form, or have a neighboring WISP fill it
out for you and get it to me. WECAT will help coordinate resources. Also
anyone who wished to volunteer please fill out the form attached.  If
stricken areas it will be important to get a reliable method of
communication and central point of contact. WISP's expecting to get hit
please make a communications plan to coordinate resources if you think they
will be needed, preferably one that is outside the area that you as a
business owner can funnel information through.

 

 

Really hoping this turns in to a non-event but it's not looking good.

 

Thank You,

Brian Webster - President WECAT

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 Paul McCall
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 7:30 AM
To: 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

 

 



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Description: Adobe PDF document


WECAT VOLUNTEER.PDF
Description: Adobe PDF document

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Gino A. Villarini]

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 mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com>> on behalf of Paul 
McCall mailto:pa...@pdmnet.net>>
Reply-To: "af@afmug.com" 
mailto:af@afmug.com>>
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:29 AM
To: "af@afmug.com" mailto: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

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Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Josh Luthman]

In 2004 how much alignment did you have to deal with?  We typically get
0-30 mph winds and when Ike came through in 2008 we got 80 mph winds and
lost (IIRC) 0 devices, just power.  With you getting 80 mph and now
suddenly getting 180+ I wonder if you'll get a ton more or none at all.

Hopefully the climbers ate their wheaties when they tightened down those
dishes.


Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340
Direct: 937-552-2343
1100 Wayne St
Suite 1337
Troy, OH 45373

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 9:39 AM, Paul McCall  wrote:

> Yes, we have a coordinated physical disconnect from the power grid (and
> pull the fuse on the batteries.  We have utilize locals to help on the
> non-commercial towers (and a few of the commercial ones… hh) .
>
>
>
> We advise customers to unplug all their gear and that we will be doing the
> coordinated shutdown, etc.
>
>
>
> So, in theory after the storm, it starts with re-alignments of tower BHs’s
> from the inside outwards and dealing with any wind damage. Praying we don’t
> have actual towers down.
>
>
>
> So, yes, those are great suggestions that we have implemented since the
> first major hurricane we had in 2004.  Customers are pretty understanding.
>
>
>
> But, we will of course, have a lot of customers with misc. issues, from
> dead radios / routers because they didn’t unplug it, or misalignments or
> wire damage where something came loose and rubbed on something else for
> hours, or enough for water to get in.  Those kind of things take a lot of
> the recovery effort.  Its just a lot to cover with normal staff.
>
>
>
> Everyone’s Internet has become s important (in most cases
> legitimately) that after 3 or 4 days customers start being very vocal, some
> wanting to cancel etc.
>
>
>
> Paul
>
>
>
> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Cameron Crum
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 6, 2017 9:30 AM
> *To:* af@afmug.com
> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida
>
>
>
> Wondering if you shut off to all your equipment and physically remove the
> power from the grid where possible if it will help? Obviously there is the
> wind damage, but I would think minimizing any strikes or power surges could
> save a lot of headache after. Let your customers a couple hours before
> landfall, the network will start going offline from south to north and then
> come up in that direction as soon as the storm is over. I know it is a lot
> of area to cover, but it might save your ass.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 6:29 AM, Paul McCall  wrote:
>
> 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 <(772)%20564-6800>
>
> pa...@pdmnet.net
>
> www.pdmnet.com
>
> www.floridabroadband.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Paul McCall]

Yes, we have a coordinated physical disconnect from the power grid (and pull 
the fuse on the batteries.  We have utilize locals to help on the 
non-commercial towers (and a few of the commercial ones… hh) .

We advise customers to unplug all their gear and that we will be doing the 
coordinated shutdown, etc.

So, in theory after the storm, it starts with re-alignments of tower BHs’s from 
the inside outwards and dealing with any wind damage. Praying we don’t have 
actual towers down.

So, yes, those are great suggestions that we have implemented since the first 
major hurricane we had in 2004.  Customers are pretty understanding.

But, we will of course, have a lot of customers with misc. issues, from dead 
radios / routers because they didn’t unplug it, or misalignments or wire damage 
where something came loose and rubbed on something else for hours, or enough 
for water to get in.  Those kind of things take a lot of the recovery effort.  
Its just a lot to cover with normal staff.

Everyone’s Internet has become s important (in most cases legitimately) 
that after 3 or 4 days customers start being very vocal, some wanting to cancel 
etc.

Paul

From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Cameron Crum
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 9:30 AM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

Wondering if you shut off to all your equipment and physically remove the power 
from the grid where possible if it will help? Obviously there is the wind 
damage, but I would think minimizing any strikes or power surges could save a 
lot of headache after. Let your customers a couple hours before landfall, the 
network will start going offline from south to north and then come up in that 
direction as soon as the storm is over. I know it is a lot of area to cover, 
but it might save your ass.

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 6:29 AM, Paul McCall 
mailto:pa...@pdmnet.net>> wrote:
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
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Re: [AFMUG] Storm recovery in Florida

[Cameron Crum]

Wondering if you shut off to all your equipment and physically remove the
power from the grid where possible if it will help? Obviously there is the
wind damage, but I would think minimizing any strikes or power surges could
save a lot of headache after. Let your customers a couple hours before
landfall, the network will start going offline from south to north and then
come up in that direction as soon as the storm is over. I know it is a lot
of area to cover, but it might save your ass.

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 6:29 AM, Paul McCall  wrote:

> 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.
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> It looks like regardless of the direct track of the storm, our customers
> will be significantly impacted.
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> 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.
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> Paul
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> Paul McCall, President
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> PDMNet, Inc. / Florida Broadband, Inc.
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> 658 Old Dixie Highway
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> Vero Beach, FL 32962
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> 772-564-6800 <(772)%20564-6800>
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> pa...@pdmnet.net
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> www.pdmnet.com
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> www.floridabroadband.com
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