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

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      COVID-19 makes preparations for hurricane season even more critical

      Verizon prepares to serve the community and first responders during hurricane season.
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      COVID-19 makes preparations for hurricane season even more critical

      Verizon prepares to serve the community and first responders during hurricane season.
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      Emergency Management
      09.11.2020

      Verizon response: Western US wildfires

      Update on Verizon’s response to wildfires in California and Colorado

      Emergency Management
      09.10.2020

      Verizon Response: Unlimited call/text/data for customers impacted by Oregon wildfires

      Verizon is providing unlimited calling, texting and data for Oregon customers most impacted by the wildfires

      Emergency Management
      09.08.2020

      Verizon Response: Update following Hurricane Laura’s Landfall

      Though we are seeing some sites out of service in the heaviest hit areas, our network has backup generators & batteries running to keep cell sites in service throughout the area

      Emergency Management
      08.31.2020

      Verizon provides expanded connectivity to Navajo Nation to aid in Covid-19 response

      Deployable devices are on site in Chinle and Window Rock, Arizona

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