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(1/3) The Hon. Dr. Horace Chang meets with representatives from the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center and SpaceX during a courtesy call to discuss the ongoing partnership between the entities to advance the government’s commitment to restore connectivity nationwide.

Every connection means faster coordination, greater access to aid, and hope for families coping with loss. Send support to our teams in the field by following the link to donate to our mission in Jamaica 👉🏼 https://t.co/oaHVKqZD0q #CommIsAid

ITDRC teams are actively working across the impacted parishes, restoring life-saving connectivity for the @JamaicaConstab and other teams working in the hardest hit areas

OPERATIONS UPDATE: Our first wave response teams have been working around the clock in Jamaica following the devastation caused by #HurricaneMelissa. In the first and most challenging days after the storm, communication means everything.

Meeting with the @ITDRC team to sort ITC logistics and the deployment of some 400+ @Starlink devices and technical expertise. Communication and Telecommunications Support is here and much improvement will be seen shortly. This means a lot especially for persons seeking to make

We are coordinating with our industry and NGO partners as we work to identify unmet communications needs following one of the strongest CAT 5 Atlantic hurricanes on record #Commisaid Photo by NASA

HURRICANE RESPONSE: In the aftermath of #HurricaneMelissa, a deadly and relentless storm, ITDRC has mobilized communications support for medical response teams.

Amazon is supporting communities in Jamaica in the path of Hurricane Melissa. We're working closely with @UN agencies, @FootprintPrjct, @ITDRC, and regional partners to assess and meet urgent needs. We'll continue to share updates throughout the week.

#CommIsAid #AlaskaStrong Alaska National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joey Moon

in coordinating relief, damage assessments, and supply deliveries in remote communities.With winter rapidly approaching, every hour counts. Connectivity helps responders maintain communication, track logistics, and bring displaced families home before conditions worsen.

Following Typhoon Halong, the Alaska Organized Militia (AKOM) and emergency personnel shifted from life-saving evacuations to life-sustaining recovery across western Alaska. To support these operations, ITDRC has deployed critical connectivity to assist AKOM teams

Drills like this help turn panic into preparedness — so when a real quake hits, your instincts are ready. #ShakeOut #PreparedNotScared #DisasterPreparedness

Today’s the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill! 🌎 When the ground starts to move, the most important thing you can do is stay calm — don’t freak out, shake it out! Practice makes prepared: 👉 Drop to the ground 👉 Cover your head and neck 👉 Hold on until the shaking stops

The tragic explosion in middle Tennessee last week presented responders and investigators with some anticipated, yet unique technical challenges. Fortunately, our teams were prepared and equipped to lend a hand. #CommIsAid

When disaster strikes, @ITDRC restores connectivity for communities in crisis — and relies on ZOLEO to keep their teams safe. Discover how ZOLEO’s global coverage supports high-impact missions when every message counts: https://t.co/d1iE4tl4CS #ZOLEOatWork #DisasterRelief

Thank you Randy for sharing your story and helping connect communities in crisis #CommIsAid

we are an internet bound world and ITDRC can go in, drop an outdoor access point, set up satellite internet, and bingo, survivors are back in the world again, they can go forward. I don't know that I'll ever be able to go out into the field but I'm here once a week doing my part"

With a pervious life spent in broadcast TV and radio, Randy lives and breathes comms. "I would like to stay in touch with tech and the work ITDRC does is significant, you hear stories about 0 RF after a natural disaster ...

like 18 years in the Denton County Medical Reserve Corps, he says the time he spends with ITDRC feels important in a technologically fast paced world. "People need information in disaster zones, you can't get started without it" Randy explains.

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT: Can't join field deployments? Follow Randy's lead. Active in Region 6 and a frequent flyer at the NDRCC means Randy S. can contribute to on going operations from his own backyard. While he has an impressive roster of NGOs that he dedicates his time to