Gulf Coast Communication Restoration Group-

Gulf Coast Communication Restoration Group (GCCRG) is tasked to provide "Real Time" information and coordination for the on going Communication Restoration effort on the Gulf Coast.

This Group is for all Wired and Wireless Communication Professionals.
Carrier representatives are encouraged to join to disseminate or collect information to expedite restoration efforts. GCCRG will serve as a "Clearing House" for those on the ground in the Gulf Coast by linking companies together.


Communication Companies and Communication Professionals should –

1) Identify themselves
2) Indicate Communication Expertise
3) Manpower Available
4) Contact information (Telephone Number, Email, Wireless Number)
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FCC NEWS-

The Office of Engineering and Technology Announces Procedures to Provide for Emergency Communications in Areas Impacted by Hurricane Katrina

The Office of Engineering and Technology announces procedures to help emergency communications services resume and maintain operations in the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. For additional information, applicants should contact the Office Of Engineering and Technology (OET) staff specified below.

Special Temporary Authority: Such emergency requests for special temporary authority (STA) pursuant to Part 5 of the Commission’s rules may be submitted by informal letter or email or, if necessary, by telephone. Applicants also may file requests electronically through the Experimental License Filing System. These requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible.

Douglas Young (202) 418-2440 douglas.young@fcc.gov or
Anthony Serafini (202) 418-2456 anthony.serafini@fcc.gov