Consolidated Communications Supports Tropical Storm Harvey Relief Efforts
September 01 2017 - 3:15PM
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNSL), a leading
broadband and business communications provider, announced support
to aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in southeast Texas.
Consolidated Communications pledged $50,000 to the United Way of
Greater Houston and employee donations will be matched up to
$25,000, making a total commitment of up to $100,000.
“Our hearts go out to the Texas communities facing
great need right now as they recover and work to rebuild after the
devastating impacts of the storm and flooding,” said Bob Udell,
president and chief executive officer at Consolidated
Communications. “Consolidated Communications has deep roots
in the Montgomery and Fort Bend county area and is committed to
helping residents and businesses impacted by the storm recover and
rebuild. We have emergency operations plans in full force as
teams work around the clock to keep our customers connected.
We are fully committed to supporting recovery efforts through
partnering with the United Way of Greater Houston, providing
customers special accommodations to restore services and supporting
employee volunteerism and giving.”
“We are deeply touched by the caring and generosity of
Consolidated Communications and its employees whose support will
help United Way provide relief and recovery assistance to
the thousands of individuals and families across our
region that have been impacted by this unprecedented disaster,"
said Anna M. Babin, president and chief executive officer of United
Way of Greater Houston.
“On behalf of the United Way of Greater Houston Montgomery
County Regional Council, we want to thank Consolidated
Communications for their generous contribution,” said Melissa
Young, trustee of the United Way of Greater Houston. “This
gift will be strategically invested in our community and support
the long-term recovery of the hardest hit areas of our
community.”
Additionally, Consolidated Communications is offering support
for relief efforts in the following ways:
- Customers will not be charged connection fees for homes or
businesses in need of new installation of services due to flood
damage.
- Customers will be allowed to suspend their accounts if they are
unable to use services due to storm damage.
- Customer service equipment, such as modems, damaged due to
storm-related impacts, will be replaced free of charge.
- The Company is working closely with local community partners
including chamber of commerce, economic development and crisis
groups to support businesses that need assistance or expedited
repair services to reopen their business or relocate
services.
- Emergency assistance and resources are being offered to
employees who have been displaced or incurred flood damage to their
homes.
Consolidated Communications initiated its emergency operations
center last week, and is working closely with customers and local
agencies to restore any impacted services or replace damaged
equipment. More information can be found at:
www.consolidated.com/hurricaneinfo.
About Consolidated CommunicationsConsolidated
Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSL) is a leading broadband
and business communications provider serving consumers, businesses
of all sizes and wireless companies and carriers, across a 24-state
service area. Leveraging its advanced fiber optic network spanning
more than 36,000 fiber route miles, Consolidated Communications
offers a wide range of communications solutions, including: data,
voice, video, managed services, cloud computing and wireless
backhaul. Headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois, Consolidated
Communications has been providing services in many of its markets
for over a century.
Contact:
Jennifer Spaude
Consolidated Communications
507-386-3765
jennifer.spaude@consolidated.com
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