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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has partnered with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to provide satellite service for victims of Hurricane Ian.
DeSantis reported that Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service will provide “large Starlink units” that will provide internet access to residents and emergency workers.
Ron DeSantis working with Elon Musk's StarLink to restore internet in areas battered by Hurricane Ian https://t.co/IaLbma9Qfk pic.twitter.com/gqMfNYPPcm
— New York Post (@nypost) October 1, 2022
DeSantis said “Starlink has”donated all the costs associated with the coverage.”
A Floridian man, Dave praised DeSantis by saying, “He’s out there doing everything he can.”
Elon coordinated with Gov DeSantis to make his Starlink operational in hurricane ravished parts of Southwest Florida.
DeSantis says it is a “very big deal, having saved many lives.” ♥️— 🇺🇸ProudArmyBrat (@leslibless) October 5, 2022
Billionaire, Elon Musk has partnered with Gov. Ron DeSantis to help in providing needed access with the use of StarLink . pic.twitter.com/ZMBu6RH5YR
— Lisa Crosby Dismuke (@desmoochie) October 1, 2022