In the wake of a natural or man-made catastrophe, the lack of an operable terrestrial communications structure becomes a severe problem that Proactive Communications Inc. (PCI) is well equipped to address. Our anytime/anyplace approach to meeting crucial communication needs means we are at the ready for mission-critical deployment to support first responder efforts anywhere across the globe. Once in place, we can help bring order out of chaos by restoring the communications capabilities that are so necessary for first responders to do their jobs.In the wake of power outages and downed telephone and broadcast networks, PCI field engineers can efficiently establish voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone and data service via portable satellite terminals. These installations can occur virtually anywhere they are needed — whether in a tent, a warehouse, or the back of a truck. The resulting communications network boosts the effectiveness of disaster relief and recovery efforts of first responders who, without reliable communication, must operate with severely impeded command and control functions and heavily impaired situational awareness. With an emergency network in place, disaster victims are able to contact their families and contractors and aid workers can do their jobs with the aid of phone service, email, and Web access.