. . . using wireless technology to save lives.
Home Vision Mission News Reports Outreach Participants Joining the Team Contributions Recognition More Information About Us Contact Us Volunteers at Ground Zero September 11 Final Report “When tragedy strikes, WERT may be someone’s only hope for being saved”	Vision Connect the best minds and resources of the wireless industry to the most vital needs of subscribers in an emergency. Mission Provide vital help by . . . Ø Leading advanced wireless expertise, technology and infrastructure support for Search & Rescue operations in national crises Ø Conducting focused research and reporting key learnings to industry, government and the public Ø Providing emergency guidance for 911 centers, law enforcement, wireless service providers and family members From time to time, WERT may also use it’s unique wireless capabilities and expertise to address other critical needs of society. By fulfilling this mission we demonstrate good stewardship of our technological capabilities. News WERT Founder and President gives expert testimony before Congress. On September 4, 2003, Karl Rauscher appeared as an expert witness before the U.S. House of Representatives, Select Committee on Homeland Security. Click here to view written statement. . Reports The WERT Final Report for the September 11, 2001 New York City World Trade Center Terrorist Attack (October 2001) documents 134 Key Learnings from the over 250 volunteers directly involved and 23 Recommendations for government and the wireless industry. Outreach WERT has presented its key learnings and recommendations in conferences, symposia and workshops organized by governments, standards development organizations, public safety officials, and the communications industry. WERT experts have participated in events throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, The Netherlands, France, Italy, Ecuador, Brazil and Japan. This Final Report has been translated in languages on four continents. WERT has been featured in major news media including newspapers, television and radio, as well as various trade journals. In addition, WERT’s findings have been used in several academic research projects. Participants Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AG Communications Systems American Tower Arch Wireless Argonne National Laboratory AT&T AT&T Wireless BellSouth Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association Cingular Wireless Dobson Wireless Systems EDO Corporation Ericsson Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Communications Commission FEMA IEEE Technical Committee on Communications Quality & Reliability Lucent Technologies Bell Labs Metrocall Motorola National Communications System NCC National Emergency Number Association Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Nextel New York City Police Department New York City Mayor’s Office Nortel Networks Pennsylvania State Police Personal Communications Industry Association Qwest Wireless Rural Cellular Association SkyTel Spectrasite Communications Sprint PCS Telcordia Technologies T-Mobile Triton PCS TruePosition Union Cellular U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Marshals Service U.S. Secret Service Verizon Verizon Wireless Wheat International Joining the Team If you have wireless technology expertise or other resources and would like to join the Wireless Emergency Response Team, please send an email to join@wert-help.org. Please provide full contact information and a summary of offered capabilities. Contributions As a non-profit organization, WERT depends on financial support from private corporations, government, industry associations, and the public at large. To inquire about making a financial contribution, please email us at contributions@wert-help.org. Recognition On the second anniversary of September 11, over 300 volunteers are being recognized for their “service in a national crisis in supporting emergency search and rescue efforts through advanced wireless technology capabilities at the New York City World Trade Center disaster site caused by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States of America.” Appreciation certificates include the signatures of Lt. General Harry Raduege and FCC Chairman Michael Powell. More Information About Us Over one thousand individuals have volunteered their expertise in WERT efforts since September 11, 2001. Volunteers are from wireless service providers, network operators, network equipment suppliers, handset manufacturers, and federal, state and local government entities. Concerned citizens and family members also play an important role. WERT is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania.
	Contact WERT You may reach us through email at webcontact@wert-help.org. Last updated: August 31, 2003 © Copyright 2003 Wireless Emergency Response Team