Hurricane Season Has Begun
June marks the beginning of hurricane season. When hurricanes and other disasters strike, tech moves quickly to restore critical communications infrastructure and connect displaced residents to vital services.
Here's a look back at the technology industry's disaster response and recovery efforts over the past year. When the next storm comes, companies will be ready again to serve as a trusted partner to first responders and help them connect, inform, and save lives.



What we're reading
Updates in Maps and Search to Help During Times of Crisis | Google Blog
How Amazon Supports Disaster Relief | Amazon
Stronger, Better: A Year of Disaster and Resilience | Comcast
AT&T Volunteers Help Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico Rebuild | AT&T News
Verizon Offers Unlimited Calling, Text, and Data for Customers Impacted by Midwest Floods | Verizon Newsroom
When a Hurricane Hits Miami, New Drones May Be Checking Doors to See Who Needs Help | Miami Herald
Help During Hurricane Florence | Lyft Blog
Uber Offers Free Rides to and from Hurricane Shelters in South Carolina, North Carolina | WPDE
Cybersecurity Sector Continues to Heat Up | Washington Post
What we're saying
TechNet Welcomes House Passage of Dream and Promise Act, Urges Senate to Act
What policymakers are saying


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