Verizon Foundation commits $300,000 to West Coast wildfires and Hurricane Sally relief efforts
September 18 2020 - 12:17PM
Today, the Verizon Foundation announced $300,000 in donations to
support immediate relief efforts across communities in California,
Oregon and Washington impacted by the wildfires, as well as hardest
hit areas of Alabama and Florida impacted by Hurricane Sally. In
the West, $200,000 will be donated to the American Red Cross for
fire relief and in the South $100,000 to Feeding the Gulf Coast to
aid in their emergency response after Hurricane Sally.
“While 2020 continues to be an unpredictable and challenging
year across the country and around the globe, you can be certain
we’ll be there to support our communities in a time of crisis,”
says Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon. “We will ensure
they stay connected when those connections matter most and help
them get back on their feet.”
Verizon customers can help the American Red Cross in their
disaster relief efforts by texting the words HURRICANES OR
CAWILDFIRES to 90999 and $10 will be added to their Verizon
Wireless bill and donated to the American Red Cross upon
confirmation of the billing zip code.
Feeding the Gulf Coast works through member organizations and
special programs to provide nutritious food to meet the challenge
of feeding people who are hungry as a result of systemic poverty,
personal crisis or disaster.
Customer Relief: Unlimited calling,
texting and data For our consumer and small business
customers impacted by the wildfires in parts of California, Oregon
and Washington through Wednesday, September 23, Verizon is
providing unlimited calling, texting and data.
Additionally, for our consumer and small business customers in
Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi impacted by Hurricane
Sally, Verizon is providing unlimited calling, texting and data
through Monday, September 21.
Customers do not have to take any action to take advantage of
the offer and can verify eligibility for either call/text/data
relief offer by entering their zip code here:
https://www.verizon.com/featured/relief/.Verizon Response
Team deployedThe Verizon Response team is deployed in the
hurricane and wildfire impacted areas and working 24/7 to
coordinate with first responders. The company is mobilizing
charging stations, devices, special equipment, emergency vehicles
and more to support local, state and federal agencies in the
impacted areas of California, Oregon, Washington, Alabama and
Florida. First responder customers with wireless priority service
should utilize *272 when placing calls.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the
world’s leading providers of technology, communications,
information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered
in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon
generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company offers
data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning
networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for
mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.
About the American Red Cross:The American Red Cross shelters,
feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters;
supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills
that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and
supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a
not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the
generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more
information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or
visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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