Rep. Serrano Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Rebuild Communications Infrastructure in Puerto Rico
Congressman
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The full text of the letter is below and was signed by the following members: Serrano, Gonzalez-Colon, Velazquez, Crowley, Soto, Curbelo,
The Honorable
President of
The
Dear Mr. President:
We write to urge you to immediately deploy all available federal assets and relevant federal agencies to
Currently, private telecommunications service providers are sending response teams from the 50 states and assessing the damage to the infrastructure in
The lack of communications is undermining the relief effort- especially in communities currently cut off from other parts of the island. A working cellular network is necessary in order to receive emergency services and medically treat those in need to prevent the loss of life. It is also vital in order for municipalities to communicate with Commonwealth and federal disaster response authorities in order to receive the necessary help. From roads that need to be cleared, to locating missing persons, to communicating with remote areas and maintaining the safety and security of its residents, telecommunications services are vital.
Network restoration will also assist disaster response relief teams in narrowly tailoring aid to those areas most in need and quickly deploying assets across the island. In short, reestablishing communications in a prompt manner is crucial in order to have an effective disaster response and relief efforts.
The people of
Sincerely,
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