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Community disaster resilience innovation
Game-changing tech
Innovative technology that helps mitigate the effects of natural disasters and extreme weather.
Innovative technology to enable early warning signs, long term resilience and planning decades into the future
In partnership with United Way and Hyfi, we are leading the way in enhancing flood resilience by providing communities with the tools and support they need to prepare for and recover from floods.
Investments in resilience technologies
Everybody deserves to benefit from the disaster resilience offered by new technologies and knowledge. Through our Disaster Resilience Prize and start-up accelerator we are funding and scaling innovative solutions to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.
Past Prize Winners
PerimeterBerkley, CA
RaincoatSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Sesame Solar Inc.Jackson, MI
10PowerSan Francisco, CA
New Orleans first city to install Verizon’s real-time flood sensors via our 5G network
The latest in disaster resilience
Verizon deploys high-tech floodwater sensors across Chicago to boost city’s disaster resilienceIn partnership with Hyfi and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Verizon launches floodwater sensors in the city of Chicago.
Life-saving tech: How Verizon is helping New Orleans prepare for and respond to floodsUsing 5G-connected flood sensors and community-driven solutions, the Verizon Disaster Resilience: Flood Sensor Initiative is helping New Orleans fight back against devastating storms.
Before, during and after severe weather, Verizon’s got youProactive measures and a robust network keep customers connected
The latest news on public safety and our emergency response
More ways we’re helping communities thrive
Committed to public safety with Verizon FrontlineVerizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology for first responders. For more than 30 years, Verizon has partnered with the public safety community, committed to delivering secure, reliable and mission-critical communication solutions.
Helping you prepare, respond and recoverVerizon has long supported communities in times of crisis but with natural disasters increasing, our commitment now extends to proactive preparedness, helping people know what to do so they can lessen the devastating effects.
Innovation
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