The Wireless Emergency Response Team (WERT)
. . . using wireless technology to save lives.
The Wireless Emergency Response Team (WERT)
. . . using wireless technology to save lives.
. . . using wireless technology to save lives.
. . . using wireless technology to save lives.
Connecting the best wireless minds and resources to the most vital needs of users in an emergency.
Provide vital help by . . .
2021 - August/September: WERT on standby as Hurricane Ida disaster assessed
2010 - January: WERT activated to support the emergency communications needs in Haiti
2006: WERT documents 87 Key Learnings and 27 Recommendations for government and the wireless industry from the 2005 Hurricane Katrina operation
2005 - August: WERT activated for Hurricane Katrina New Orleans Floods
2004 - December: WERT on standby to support rescue efforts for Indian Ocean Earthquake Tsunami
2003 - September: WERT Founder & President appeared as an expert witness before the U.S. House of Representatives, Select Committee on Homeland Security. Click here to view written statement.
2002 - March: Tom Wheeler presents WERT Founder with the CTIA President's Award
2001 - October: WERT presents 134 Key Learnings and 23 Recommendations for government and the wireless industry from the 9-11 operation to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and Network Reliability and Interoperability Council.
2001 - September: WERT created to support search and rescue with advanced wireless technologies in the disaster site of the 9-11 New York City World Trade Center Terrorist Attack
The insights gleaned from WERT’s 9-11 and Katrina responses have a lasting impact on emergency preparedness for billions of people around the world. The WERT Reports captured 200+ Key Learnings and made 50 Recommendations. Examples of improved emergency preparedness and response include:
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