Verizon donates $10,000 to aid New Mexico flood relief, benefit local nonprofit
RUIDOSO, N.M - As a New Mexico mountain community begins to clean up following a devastating flash flood, Verizon is supporting relief efforts in the community with a $10,000 donation to the Community Foundation of Lincoln County. This New Mexico-based organization provides resources for local residents and this donation will go towards their shelter fund to provide assistance with temporary housing and repairs.
“We are here for the Ruidoso community, our hearts break for the lives that were lost and the families they leave behind,” said Aimee Novak, Mountain Market President at Verizon. “Our teams have been committed to helping New Mexico residents during recent natural disasters, from supporting first responders during recent wildfires to aiding current flooding recovery efforts through this donation.”
New Mexico’s governor issued a State of Emergency but despite the recent destruction, Verizon’s network remains operational.
Verizon supported community and first responders during previous wildfires
According to officials, recent wildfires and burn scars contributed to the flooding. Verizon supported public safety officials during last year’s wildfires in Ruidoso and the surrounding area by deploying several temporary assets to aid first responders with critical communications. Verizon has a fleet of more than 550 mobile assets ready to rapidly deploy and deliver essential services during natural disasters like the wildfires in New Mexico.
Satellite communication provides critical connectivity during disasters
Disasters like this are a good reminder that when services are impacted by severe weather or people find themselves in very remote areas, satellite communication is now a crucial option. Customers with select Android and iOS devices on any Verizon myPlan can access satellite messaging and emergency SOS features, including location detection, for free. To learn more about satellite messaging: https://www.verizon.com/wireless-devices/smartphones/messages-via-satellite/.