What did the FCC’s 2006 Hurricane Katrina Deadline Extension Order, released March 1, 2006, mean for schools and libraries?
A. Applicants “directly affected” by Hurricane Katrina are eligible to participate in an extended Funding Year 2006 application filing window to request additional funds to restore networks to pre-Hurricane Katrina functionality. Schools and libraries “directly affected” by Hurricane Katrina are eligible for a 90% discount on funding requests for Funding Year 2006. Schools and libraries “directly affected” by Hurricane Katrina are defined as both located in counties and parishes eligible for FEMA individual disaster assistance and having incurred substantial damage as a result of Hurricane Katrina. These schools and libraries can also request a waiver of the “Two-in-Five” Rule for Internal Connections.
