Hurricane Florence

Verizon is back up and running
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Hurricane Florence made landfall on September 14, 2018, hanging over the Carolinas for several days and bringing record amounts of rainfall, widespread power outages, hurricane-force winds and significant flooding.

We followed through on our credo: "We run to a crisis, not away." Here is how Verizon performed during the recovery:


Disaster relief

Verizon Foundation announces $1 million grant to American Red Cross to assist in Hurricane Florence relief

Verizon Foundation donates $1M grant to Red Cross for Hurricane Florence disaster relief.
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    In partnership

    Verizon coordinates closely with local non-profits and government agencies.

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      Wind & rain

      To make our equipment better, we put it through the worst. Our cell nodes are tested against hurricane-strength winds and rain to see how they hold up.

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      Tips & resources

      Whether snow, rain, wind, quake or fire, Verizon’s networks are ready.

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