Hey Dr
I’m not sure if I would be of help, however I am in Ohio.  I have no practical knowledge of Meshtastic other than the recent  Bitcoin Veterans setting up the Meshtastic nodes in the Helene disaster zone.  I come from a first responder career and know a tiny bit about radios.  Ham, LoRa and this new Meshtastic not so much except for what I’ve learned in the last week over YT and the BV podcast.  A lot to take in.

With that said, I’m interested in trying to help.  I have no Lora hardware but I’m interested in learning.  Not sure how this comes across but thought I’d give it a shot.  Grace and peace