David Y. Ige

What: News Conference – ANUENUE Interisland Digital Microwave Network “Full Operational Capability” State and U.S. Coast Guard officials will celebrate the fully operational ANUENUE Interisland Digital Microwave Network, a robust communications network for responders, search and rescue, law enforcement, emergency services and critical government operations throughout Hawai‘i.

 Who: 

• Gov. David Ige
• Capt. James D. Jenkins, Chief of Staff, U.S. Coast Guard District 14
• Todd Nacapuy, Chief Information Officer, State of Hawai‘i        

When:

• Thursday, October 22, 2015
• 10am to 10:30am

Where: State Capitol, 5^th floor Executive Chambers, Ceremonial Room

Why: The completion of this joint project has been many years in the making and represents a lasting partnership between the State of Hawai‘i and Coast Guard to share resources and capabilities to achieve a common goal of protecting and serving the people of Hawai‘i.

The ANUENUE Interisland Digital Microwave Network consists of high-capacity microwave links, radio towers, and facility buildings that interconnect and support the systems and networks relied upon by first responders, search and rescue, law enforcement, emergency services, and critical government operations. Twelve ANUENUE “high sites” located on mountain tops — many at remote locations — connect with eight sites located at state office buildings and USCG properties.

We plan to live stream the event through the governor’s website.

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 Media Contacts:

Jodi Leong

Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary

Office of the Governor

Office: 808-586-0043

Mobile: 808-798-3929

[email protected]

 

Keith DeMello

Senior Communications Manager

Office of Enterprise Technology Services

Office: 808-586-1920

Mobile: 808-594-3645

[email protected]