“HURRICANE-PROOF INTERNET”: Puerto Rico Taps Starlink For Emergency Network In All 78 Municipalities.

Starlink and the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau (NET) came to an agreement to improve emergency connection throughout the island. All 78 municipalities’ Emergency Operations Centers (COE) and the Bureau of Emergency Management and Disaster Administration (NMEAD) are receiving Starlink satellite dishes as part of the program.

The announcement about this pact was made by Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón on her Instagram handle.

“Preparedness saves lives, and that is why we are announcing an agreement between the Telecommunications Bureau and Starlink to strengthen emergency communications in Puerto Rico,” González announced.

I don’t have to worry about hurricanes in Colorado, but my Starlink transceiver does a great job of pre-heating itself before any snow can accumulate even during the worst blizzards. However, the occasional wildcat hailstorm can collect ice on there in a hurry. I might — might — lose access for up to ten minutes, once or twice a year.