FirstNet opens first Spanish-language call center in Aguadilla
June 30, 2025
The initiative creates 80 jobs and strengthens emergency response support. #NewsismyBusiness
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T-Mobile bolsters emergency tech for 2025 hurricane season
May 30, 2025
New satellite messaging, AI tools and upgraded fleet enhance disaster response. #NewsismyBusiness
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LMM unveils $1M emergency response vehicle to operate larger scale aircraft
September 8, 2023
The truck joins an existing fleet of three specialty vehicles valued at about $4 million. #NewsismyBusiness
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FCC adopts order to provide up to $75 in broadband monthly subsidy
August 7, 2023
Agency to work with FEMA to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA tests alternate Public Warning System site in Puerto Rico
September 16, 2021
With more than $1 million invested in modernization improvements, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) upgraded the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) National Public Warning System (NPWS) facility in the Univision WKAQ-AM tower site in Cataño and tested it successfully. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, WKAQ radio hosts Ruben Sánchez and […]
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4-person family in Puerto Rico will spend $200+ on ‘emergency basket’
June 30, 2021
A four-person family in Puerto Rico will spend an average of $203.09 for the basic items it should have in a five-day “emergency basket” ahead of this year’s hurricane season, the Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs confirmed. The agency known as DACO said a six-person supply will cost an average of $287.37, $375.36 for […]
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Prime Restoration Services is Puerto Rico’s 1st fast emergency response company
August 19, 2020
With a $200,000 investment and the creation of 15 new jobs, Prime Restoration Services has opened an operation in Puerto Rico, becoming the first company on the island to provide specialized services in response and immediate restoration to natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, fires and pandemics. In addition, it offers the industrial sector, consultancy […]
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P.R./USVI emergency responders to get $110K in equipment
October 2, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp. will provide the Puerto Rico Department of Public Security and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Department of the U.S. Virgin Islands Ports Authority with $110,000 worth of emergency equipment. The allocation is part of a settlement of alleged violations of provisions of […]
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P.R. gov’t agencies adopt changes to improve emergency response ahead of Dorian
August 27, 2019
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez-Garced announced a number of measures that government agencies have taken to face the looming threat from Tropical Storm Dorian, which is expected to pass near Puerto Rico as a hurricane later this week. During a news conference at the Emergency and Disaster Management Bureau, Vázquez-Garced said plans have undergone “significant […]
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FEMA: Now is the time to prepare financially for hurricane season
April 30, 2018
Survivors at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after Hurricanes Irma and María.
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Rosselló unveils ‘preventive preparation’ plans for next hurricane season
March 21, 2018
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, presented a plan to review protocols and develop initiatives for preventive preparation for the next hurricane season after experiencing Hurricane María on the island.
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PREPA to ‘ramp down’ generation units starting Sunday
February 16, 2018
Starting Feb. 18, PREPA will begin a ramp down of select generation units.
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Op-Ed: Puerto Rico needs your help: How to volunteer
October 18, 2017
On Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane María, a powerful Category 4, hit the island of Puerto Rico causing catastrophic effects. It’s a humanitarian crisis that is very close to home — here at AllTheRooms, our CEO Joseph DiTomaso is half Puerto Rican.
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Rosselló declares state of emergency ahead of hurricane
September 19, 2017
The storm is expected to reach Puerto Rico between Tuesday and Wednesday, as a Category 5 hurricane, which could represent catastrophic damage for the island.
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20 states, territories opt-in to FirstNet initiative
September 4, 2017
More than a third of the United States has moved to modernize communications for the fire, police, emergency medical services (EMS) and other public safety personnel who protect and serve their communities, by opting-in to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet.)
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