Field Hearing on Resilient Communications Networks

The hearing will convene stakeholders from across private and public organizations to discuss steps taken to improve the resiliency of communications networks since Hurricanes Irma and Maria, how communications networks and recovery efforts performed during recent earthquakes, and what additional actions are needed to ensure that communications networks are always available, particularly to meet public safety needs.

Witnesses

• Luis M. Benítez-Burgos, Staff Representative, Communications Workers of America and Past President of CWA Local 3010
• Darrick Kouns, Chief of Operations in Puerto Rico, ITDRC
• Jaime Pla-Cortés, Executive President, Puerto Rico Hospital Association
• Sandra Torres López, President, Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board
• David Bogarty, Owner and CEO, Worldnet
• Jose Cancela, Station Manager, WKAQ-TV
• Naji Khouri, President and CEO, Liberty Puerto Rico
• Francisco J. Silva, General Counsel, Claro Puerto Rico