Re: Hurricane Maria: Summary of communication status - and lack of

[Sean Donelan <sean () donelan com>]

The Government of Puerto Rico has created a map of working cell sites in 
puerto Rico. I'm not certain about the source of the information. 
Cellular carriers usually object/refuse to release details about their 
operations.

http://status.pr/Maps

The map shows most working cell sites are in metro areas around San Juan. 
As I guessed, one or two cell sites in each county/municipality around the 
island.  There are almost no working cell sites covering the interior of 
the island.

Comparing the map to census bureau population maps indicates the working 
cell sites are in high population areas, which is necessary for disaster 
triage. Satellite phones are being distributed to mayors in the other 
counties/municipalities.