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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
June 13, 2008                                  David H. Fiske (202-418-0513)
david.fiske@fcc.gov
  
FCC REMINDS COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS HOW TO 
CONTACT AGENCY FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 
Washington, D.C. – Due to the severe flooding in the Midwest, the Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC) today reminds communications providers of the following 
contact information to obtain emergency Special Temporary Authorizations (STAs).
Providers needing emergency STA authorizations or needing to consult FCC bureaus and 
offices about their recovery efforts during the weekend or after hours can call the FCC’s 
Communications Center, which is open 24 hours a day, at (202) 418-1122.  
Contact information during normal working hours and more comprehensive information 
on receiving STAs can obtained at http://www.fcc.gov/pshs/services/sta.html.