ACTION ITEMS - Mark your calendar!
Hopefully everyone is aware of news reports that on Oct. 4 at 2:20 Eastern there will be a test of the emergency alert system by FEMA and the FCC for Wireless Emergency Alerts in the US.
- Many EHS people are making plans to be in nature or in the ocean, or be in a shielded area. Some cell phone users are putting their phone in the microwave.
- It might be a useful endeavor to have those of us
with RF meters take some readings?
- Here is an article sent to us regarding this event:
- Why your cell phone will get an emergency alert on October 4, 2023 -Story by Miguel Ortiz
Your phone can receive emergency alerts to warn you of kidnapped children
or severe weather. As long as your phone is on, regardless of if you have it silenced, it will go off with a loud tone guaranteed to get your attention. These alerts are localized and broadcast to certain
areas based on relevance. However, an upcoming emergency test will affect everyone in the country.
On August 3, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Alerts. The test will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 2:20PM ET. In coordination with
the Federal Communications Commission, FEMA will broadcast the alerts to all radios, televisions and consumer cell phones. The October 4 test
will ensure that the EAS and WEA systems remain effective options to earn the American public about emergencies, especially on a national level. Such a mass alert needs to be validated to ensure its viability. This is the third nationwide WEA test, but only the second to test all cellular devices. The EAS test has been performed nationwide six times before. - The National Call for Safe Technology is
requesting one or both of the things below (if you're willing)!
- A quality picture for "Faces you'll see on the National Call" (see attached) (please send the title and group name you'd like used for underneath) - Bonus if you're using a wired connection and/or wires (wired headphones, wired "smart" device, wired ethernet connection to computer, children using wired connections, etc.).
- A quality picture and a small testimonial about the value you see in the National Call or how it's helped you/your group.
- Quality meaning good lighting and sharp image
- Please send pictures to hello@thenationalcall.org and include your name and title/organization (if applicable) to be put on the website homepage.
- Letter from Ellie Marks regarding action in California:
Dear California friends and relatives, I know you are busy but you will regret not taking 30 seconds to do this when a wireless structure goes up next to your home or your child's school and you have absolutely no say in
it. PLEASE ask Gov. Newsom for a veto TODAY on AB 965 and AB 1065. (916) 445-2841 Press #1 for English; #6 to speak to a representative. State your name, where you live, and your request for Gov. Newsom to veto both bills. Both bills will allow virtually unrestricted buildout of cell towers in ALL neighborhoods. Sadly our California state legislators are captured by the telecom industry and both bills passed. AB 965 “Local Government: Broadband Permit Applications” usurps ALL LOCAL INPUT AND LOCAL CONTROL (democracy!) AB 1065 “Communications: California Advanced Services Fund” allows telecom to divert federal funds mandated for FIBER TO AND THROUGH THE PREMISES to funding for wireless transmitters. Fiber is faster, safer, less costly to the consumer, more secure, and lasts longer. FIBER WILL CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE- wireless transmitters will not. - Comments needed for FDA Petition – (Nov 24, 2023 deadline) - Doug Wood
and Americans for Responsible Technology: https://www.americansforresponsibletech.org/fda (below the fold, click on comment
button)
- Include in your submission to the FDA docket:
- How would your life be different if the FDA had warned that wireless was potentially dangerous? Tell your story, or that of a friend/family member. Also, in the petition look for some suggested solutions we can provide to the FDA as to how they can comply with the law,
educate on bio-harm and help keep citizens safer. Warnings are on cigarette labels, 60 years ago the Surgeon General was writing, even to children, about the dangers of smoking. The same needs to be done re EMF’s. This is not limited to radio frequencies.
- Federal Bills Update and Action:
- See here for
all petitions and downloads - please note, this site is still under construction and needs editing, but this page was important to get up and running ASAP: https://thenationalcall.org/advocacy-and-action/
- Fact Sheets and Scripts regarding bad federal bills that were sent out last week should be circulated and put to use!
- Lisa Smith mentioned more opposition to HR3557!:
- Please sign and share ALL of these action alerts regarding the bad federal bills!:
- Let's continue supporting each other by liking Facebook pages:
UPDATES/ NEWS - Mary Anne Tierney Shared about a free, live webinar for safer tech in schools called
Turning Down the Dial on Wireless Radiation in NC’s Schools: The Science, Symptoms, Solutions & the Legal Imperative to Protect our Children
- We will have a replay and accompanying PDF's to send out next week when they become available.
- Mary Anne also posed a Question for the National Call Group: What public schools does anyone know of in the U.S. that have any safer
tech practices, including strong cell phone policies that are enforced? And if no one has any ideas, what private schools have the same?
- Charles with the National Health Federation updated us on his lobbying efforts with the federal bills (and it's been even more since
then!)
- Sen Commerce Blackburn (R-TN) - telecom staffer Michael Marne; Sen Comm Vance (R-OH) - telecom staffers Michael Mittelstaedt & Taylor LoJoie; House Energy & Commerce Duncan (R-SC) - staffer Joshua Gross; House Dem Thanedar (D-MI) - staffer Michael Snider
- In addition to NHF's alert against Wireless Preemption, NHF has a 1-pager anyone can hand to politicians against the "Digital Prison act" (see attached)
- UK Update: Nicholas Martin -
- In the midst of registering as a company
- Has sent letters to all counsels (letter 1 and 2) - their approach is different from Mansfield case where they are saying "you are not obeying your own rules" - people with implants and pacemakers are not covered by ICNRP - so they've written to counsel members to see if they've canvassed the area to determine who is
vulnerable to these frequencies. Additionally, they have lights that are small 5g antennae in the form of radar that is a known carcinogen (which is in military documentation).
- Nicholas's group has formed with the National Residence Association who is going around and handing out info and asking if they understand the radiation going through their home. They're Being forced to step up
campaign and are now considering using the phrase discussed on the National Call - "the UK couldn't give a damn if you get cancer" or "the UK couldn't care less if you get cancer" based on the suggestions at the meeting
- Please see one of the mentioned documents attached (the others we could not attach because of size limitations)
- Doe
Kelly
- Longmont just put up a new website! Continuing to flush it out: longmont4safetech.org - they have been in close to four years of activism around "smart" meters
- Doe (with permission) will send us David Byrd's beautiful handout "Longmont couldn't care less if you get cancer" - www.longmont4safetech.org - protecting people, pollinators and pets from toxic EMF
- An important announcement from Children's Health Defense EMR & Wireless Team regarding their conference:
As you may know, CHD is hosting its second annual conference from Nov. 3 - 5, 2023 in Savannah, Giorgia. The conference will feature world renowned speakers presenting on a number of cutting edge topics, including electromagnetic
radiation and wireless issues. As much as we would love to see you there, we recognize that many of you will be unable to attend in-person due to Electromagnetic Sensitivities (EMS) and other disabilities. As such, we are thrilled to offer virtual tickets to accommodate and encourage participation of those unable to travel due to their disability. Please use the link below to
register for the online ticket. Whether you join in-person or online, we look forward to having you there! - Chairs Rodgers and Latta Announce Hearing
on Rural Broadband and Broadband Funding (house.gov) Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) announced a Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled: “Connecting Every American:
The Future of Rural Broadband Funding.”
- The hearing was Thursday, September 21 and we will be discussing if anyone caught it on the next call
- Federal Register on Proposed Rule by the Justice Department on 08/04/2023 on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities
- EMS Committee Here is the link with info: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/04/2023-15823/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web-information-and-services-of-state
- Comment in chat regarding this: Yes, everyone please comment, and or write the DOJ ahead of time asking them to withdraw the rule making that forces all states to make their activates/programs/programs available on "mobile apps" because of
this: I always thought the 2021 ruling implied a moratorium – at least within federal agencies, since the ruling shows that their claim harm does not exist below their previous regulations is false, so it shows we have no regulations. The DOJ, therefore, (and any others where agencies are forcing wireless), is pushing something (on disabled people and every else) that is not safe, and for which the regulators are operating outside of their Congressional authority vis a vis their non-compliance
with the court order, and the FDA non-compliance with the 1968 Act. Therefore the rule-making is dangerous, unlawful, and must be withdrawn.
- We discussed the need a "smart" meter committee with people from around the country to share best practices and create a white paper - Sheila Resseger, Mary Bauer, Doe Kelly, Donna Romo, Floris, Michael Muadin volunteered
(and some others have since joined the group). This group has already held their first meeting and will be updating us on Friday.
- Donna Romo having a battle regarding "smart" metes in her building and shared that In New York, as long as you are paying for your utility bill, only you have the right to authorize the installation of a smart meter or device. Here is the
organization that I called to back up this info: NYS Department of Public Service Consumer Services Division: 800-342-3377
- Lisa Smith said Fiber Rising in Arizona - McKinley in Utah is looking to partner with other cities across the US - Here is their latest Safe Tech Tucson newsletter with the "Fiber rising" article (second article down): https://conta.cc/45HBpWz
- Michael Muadin: UK energy bill - more than 440 pages - has language in it to allow for reasonable force to install smart meters!
- From Mary Anne T.: Daylight fabric sewn into a shower cap shape with elastic can be mounted on router (to protect from router)
- Jenny gave an update on the National Call for Safe Technology Website:
- We have switched over to "hello@thenationalcall.org" as the originating email coming from the website.
- The website is still under construction and language is still in the editing phase, however,
as mentioned above the advocacy & action page has the information regarding the federal bills now: https://thenationalcall.org/advocacy-and-action/
- If you'd like to contribute to the National Call website, Send a check for supporting the web site for the National Call to:
Safe Technology Minnesota
1041 Grand Ave, 317
St
Paul MN 55105.
- Below is an email regarding a branding project Ruth Moss mentioned on the National Call - we have block-quoted it because of its length:
Branding Project: One Singular Sensation for the EMF-Disabled An important
project is forming across the U.S., Canada, and Europe to significantly raise awareness of EMF-related illness. This project is not attached to any one advocacy group or organization; it is an endeavor that has grown slowly and organically from within the larger community of those who suffer from EMF-related illness. We call it The Branding Project.
BACKGROUND Across the world, millions of EMF-disabled individuals are fighting for the rights and privileges they deserve. PROBLEM More than 5-10 terms are being used to name and describe the condition that we share. As long as this situation exists, the message we send to the world will be fragmented and ineffective. OBJECTIVE The objective of the Branding Project is to bring together the worldwide community of EMF-disabled under one singular terminology or name in order to exponentially raise public awareness. POSSIBILITY One name... repeated and reinforced from all corners,
will amplify EMF-illness to the world and establish its existence in the public mind. One name... will heighten the power and memorability of our message with the logical conclusion that non-ionizing radiation is not safe. One name... will lead to the automatic creation of a similarly-named advocacy group (think Breast Cancer Society
for breast cancer). This group will educate, answer inquiries, develop a website, and continue to grow in influence. One name... will come at the public from every direction, be it testimonials on social media, interviews on several platforms, and in print materials including educational brochures and pocket cards which ask for accommodations. One name... will generate a memorable tagline which will double the power of our message. And so much more! We can no longer afford to be fragmented and ineffective from the marketing point-of-view. The telecom industry's campaign of dismissal demands that we come together as a powerful, unstoppable force. Along with
the brilliant work our advocates are doing daily on so many issues, one name has the potential to fire an unexpected torpedo blow to industry goals. On Wednesday, September 13, a small planning team (members Ruth F. Moss, Pamela Wallace, Andrew Molnar) met to develop some starter ideas on how to proceed. Below are the minutes from that meeting. We welcome any and all input as we begin this exciting
project.
- To initiate the Branding Project, a kick-off zoom meeting to the larger community of EMS-disabled has been proposed. Date tbd.
- The formation of 2 committees has been proposed: 1) an Advisory Committee divided into several subgroups and 2) a decision-making Branding
Committee. The Advisory Committee and subgroups are open to all those who suffer from EMF-related illness. The Branding Committee will consist of 10-12 members from the U.S., Europe, and Canada — prominent national and world leaders who suffer from an EMF-disability or who advocate widely for the cause of those who do.
- After kick-off, it's suggested there be a 2-month follow-up period for newly-formed advisory groups to provide input to The Branding
Committee.
- Pre-selected dates for The Branding Committee meetings can be sent prior to kick-off to confirm attendance at key decision-making meetings. Confirmed Committee members and dates may then be communicated to the Advisory Committee.
- 3 representatives (from Europe, Canada, and the U.S.) will be enlisted to introduce and present the project to the larger community and both
committees.
- After input from the Advisory Committee and subgroups, the 1st meeting of The Branding Committee will be scheduled during which input will be reviewed, discussed, evaluated, and voting rules established.
- Approx. 1 month later, following ongoing review and evaluation, a 2nd meeting of the Committee will be scheduled during which the vote will take place.
- 3rd meeting scheduled if needed. Process to be completed within 6 months.
- We agreed that it is too premature for a mission statement; one-name objective is the target for now.
- Calls must be made prior to ensure we have the legal capability and requirements to alter or replace current name(s) with regard to the U.S. Access Board/ ADA.
- The suggestion was made to consult Kent Chamberlin for feedback because of his experience in working with large decision-making groups — as well as his strong advocacy for the EMF-disabled.
Stay tuned for next steps and thank you all for your one singular sensational participation.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - Someone brought up that there used to be signs warning people with pacemakers about use of microwaves in restaurants and restaurants...just a reminder!
- Eva
shared:
- The 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Utah Data Center Stores Public (NSA Data Center)Datahttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/utah/nsa-data-center-ut/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N02SK9yd60s&t=5s Dr. James Giordano: The Brain is the Battlefield of the Future - YouTube. mot of this is about
wireless.
- Susie Molloy shared: To get a fast lesson in selective surveillance and the route Congress is looking at to implement it, check the
Threat Assessment Prevention and Safety Act of 2019. The language has been modified for each session since, but the emphasis remains on monitoring children who their teachers (or social workers or ?) feel could present a threat in The Future.
- Doe Kelly - www.smartmetertownhall.com - March 2022 with Cece,Doucette, Susan Foster, Tim Schoechle, Olle Johansson - a Longmont, CO production, Doe Kelly moderator
- Floris F shared: www.activistpost.com/tag/floris-freshman
- Starlink exceeds two million users - doubles in just nine months: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/elon-musks-starlink-exceeds-2-million-users-double-just-nine-months
Sincerely, Jenny DeMarco Virginians for Safe
Technology Odette Wilkens Wired Broadband,
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