Migrant Housing Internet Connectivity
Story Date: 5/3/2021

 

Source:  NC AGROMEDICINE INSTITUTE

Receive up to $1,000/migrant housing unit for:

• Purchase of devices such as hotspots, routers, modems and antennas • Set up fees • Service payments

BENEFITS:
• Easier to communicate with farmworkers about outbreaks and emergencies 
• Farmworkers have: 
 Immediate access to telemedicine resulting in early detections, less exposure and less missed time from work.
 Access to healthcare resources and health information
 Access to English as second language (ESL) classes and other educational opportunities
 Ability to connect with family and friends decreasing feelings of isolation and loneliness

For internet connectivity solutions*, contact: Natalie Rivera natalie.rivera@dhhs.nc.gov 
*CONSULT RECOMMENDED FOR FARMS HAVING MORE THAN 20 WORKERS IN ONE LOCATION.

MHIC MIGRANT HOUSING INTERNET CONNECTIVITY BENEFITS: To apply for reimbursement, contact the NC Agromedicine Institute: Robin Tutor Marcom tutorr@ecu.edu or 252.744.1008

























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