Pai, Clyburn to Inspect Florida Irma Damage on Monday

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioner Mignon Clyburn plan to travel to Florida on Monday to see first-hand, the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. They’ll meet with those engaged in recovery operations, and receive updates about the ongoing efforts to restore communications services.

“Hurricane Irma has had a serious impact on communications networks in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Pai. “The FCC is committed to supporting recovery efforts, and I am grateful for the work that first responders, emergency personnel, and state and local partners are doing to restore service in affected areas. I’m pleased that Commissioner Clyburn is joining me to get a firsthand look at the damage caused by Irma and meet with those engaged in recovery efforts.”

Commissioner Clyburn added, “Together we will gain insight into our collective efforts to restore vital communications services. During natural disasters such as Hurricane Irma, we are reminded of the essential role that communications services play in keeping consumers safe and informed.” She plans to continue to work with colleagues to ensure the lessons learned during this visit, translate into actionable steps the Commission and industry can take to ensure communications networks remain resilient in the face of these kinds of powerful and dangerous storms.

Published September 14, 2017

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