Verizon Wireless Continues To Focus On Northeast Customers Recovering From Hurricane Sandy

Mobile Communications Centers supporting the public

Verizon Wireless has staged or deployed a dozen mobile assets including self-contained inflatable shelters, generator trailers, and mobile office trailers complete with fully operational workstations in support of state and local emergency management operations. The self-contained inflatable shelter deployed to Staten Island in support of the temporary New York City Police Command Post includes 12 workstations (VoIP and laptops), HVAC, and a portable generator.



Mobile recharging vehicles supporting the public

Wireless Emergency Communication Centers, generator-powered mobile units that have device charging and computer workstations, and wireless phones, tablets and other devices, have been deployed in several locations across New York and New Jersey to help the public contact friends, family.

Additionally, mobile stores-on-wheels, stocked with wireless devices and accessories, are also offering device charging and free domestic calls to local residents, regardless of their wireless provider. For an updated listing of locations please click here. See photos and videos of these mobile resources in action here.



Device charging and free domestic calling at open Verizon Wireless locations

As of Sunday, Verizon Wireless was operating 93% of its corporate retail locations, and over 300 Verizon Wireless Authorized Retailers were open across the New York Metropolitan Area. The company continues to invite those impacted, regardless of their personal wireless provider, to visit any of its local open retail locations to charge their wireless devices and to make free domestic phone calls to family and friends. To locate the nearest Verizon Wireless location, use our store locator at http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/storelocator/index.jsp.



Verizon Foundation supporting local storm relief

As part of continuing efforts to support Hurricane Sandy recovery, on Friday Verizon announced it would match customer text-to-donate contributions to American Red Cross relief efforts up to one million dollars. Customers can make a $10 donation by texting REDCROSS to 90999. Those who would like to give more can donate up to $50 via text.

For those contributing, text messaging fees will be waived and 100 percent of each donation will be donated to the Red Cross. Verizon Wireless customers who pay monthly bills will see their donations on the next regular monthly bill. For customers using the company's prepaid services, donations will be taken from customers' prepaid balances.    

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