Resource Update: July 5, 2021


The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program

This Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is intended to help eligible families and households who are struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over 2.8 million households have already enrolled in this program that provides discounts on services and devices.

To learn more and apply, click here: Emergency Broadband Benefit

To help increase awareness about the EBB, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will be conducting a webinar for grassroots advocates, navigators, and others helping their local communities get connected. 

The webinar will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 4-5 PM  and will cover program basics, a walk-through of the online application process, and resources available to help drive enrollment.

To register for the webinar, click here: USAC Webinar

Disaster Distress Hotline

The Disaster Distress Hotline offers a new Videophone (“DDH VP”) service option with a 24/7 direct connection to trained DDH counselors fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

Call 1-800-985-5990 OR access the “ASL Now” option via the DDH website at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline. 


Doug Hoy
SUSUMC Disaster Response Coordinator
drc@susumc.org

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