Before, during and after severe weather, Verizon’s got you
Verizon (VZ) has detailed its comprehensive severe weather preparedness strategy, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining network connectivity during natural disasters. The company's network infrastructure covers 99% of populated areas, featuring backup power systems, including batteries at all macro cell sites and over 1,000 mobile generators.
Key capabilities include nearly 3,000 network and satellite assets ready for deployment, satellite connectivity for compatible devices, and specialized response teams. The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team supported over 1,500 requests from 800+ public safety agencies across 46 states in 2024, and has already handled nearly 400 requests in early 2025.
Verizon is expanding its community disaster resilience initiatives, including flood sensor technology deployment in partnership with Hyfi, and launching the Disaster Resilience Prize with MIT Solve. The company is also collaborating with United Way and Habitat for Humanity to provide disaster preparedness services across 15 cities.
Verizon (VZ) ha illustrato la sua strategia completa di preparazione alle condizioni meteorologiche estreme, sottolineando il suo impegno a mantenere la connettività di rete durante i disastri naturali. L'infrastruttura di rete dell'azienda copre il 99% delle aree popolate, con sistemi di alimentazione di riserva, inclusi batterie in tutti i siti macro cell e oltre 1.000 generatori mobili.
Le capacità principali includono quasi 3.000 asset di rete e satellitari pronti per essere dispiegati, connettività satellitare per dispositivi compatibili e squadre di risposta specializzate. Il Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team ha supportato oltre 1.500 richieste da parte di più di 800 agenzie di sicurezza pubblica in 46 stati nel 2024, gestendo già quasi 400 richieste nei primi mesi del 2025.
Verizon sta ampliando le iniziative di resilienza comunitaria ai disastri, includendo il dispiegamento di tecnologia di sensori per alluvioni in collaborazione con Hyfi e lancia il Disaster Resilience Prize con MIT Solve. Inoltre, collabora con United Way e Habitat for Humanity per offrire servizi di preparazione ai disastri in 15 città.
Verizon (VZ) ha detallado su estrategia integral de preparación para condiciones meteorológicas severas, destacando su compromiso de mantener la conectividad de la red durante desastres naturales. La infraestructura de la red de la compañía cubre el 99% de las áreas pobladas, con sistemas de energía de respaldo, incluyendo baterías en todos los sitios macrocelulares y más de 1,000 generadores móviles.
Las capacidades clave incluyen casi 3,000 activos de red y satelitales listos para desplegar, conectividad satelital para dispositivos compatibles y equipos especializados de respuesta. El Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team apoyó más de 1,500 solicitudes de más de 800 agencias de seguridad pública en 46 estados en 2024, y ya ha gestionado cerca de 400 solicitudes a principios de 2025.
Verizon está ampliando sus iniciativas de resiliencia comunitaria ante desastres, incluyendo el despliegue de tecnología de sensores de inundación en asociación con Hyfi, y lanzando el Disaster Resilience Prize junto con MIT Solve. La empresa también colabora con United Way y Habitat for Humanity para ofrecer servicios de preparación ante desastres en 15 ciudades.
Verizon(VZ)는 자연재해 시 네트워크 연결 유지를 위한 포괄적인 악천후 대비 전략을 상세히 발표했습니다. 회사의 네트워크 인프라는 인구 밀집 지역의 99%를 커버하며, 모든 매크로 셀 사이트에 배터리를 포함한 백업 전원 시스템과 1,000대 이상의 이동식 발전기를 갖추고 있습니다.
주요 역량으로는 배치 준비가 완료된 거의 3,000개의 네트워크 및 위성 자산, 호환 가능한 장치를 위한 위성 연결, 그리고 전문 대응팀이 있습니다. Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team은 2024년에 46개 주의 800개 이상의 공공 안전 기관으로부터 1,500건 이상의 요청을 지원했으며, 2025년 초에도 거의 400건의 요청을 처리했습니다.
Verizon은 Hyfi와 협력하여 홍수 감지 센서 기술을 배치하고 MIT Solve와 함께 Disaster Resilience Prize를 출범하는 등 지역 사회 재난 회복력 강화 이니셔티브를 확대하고 있습니다. 또한 United Way 및 Habitat for Humanity와 협력하여 15개 도시에서 재난 대비 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다.
Verizon (VZ) a présenté sa stratégie complète de préparation aux intempéries sévères, soulignant son engagement à maintenir la connectivité réseau lors de catastrophes naturelles. L'infrastructure réseau de l'entreprise couvre 99 % des zones peuplées, avec des systèmes d'alimentation de secours, incluant des batteries sur tous les sites macrocellulaires et plus de 1 000 générateurs mobiles.
Les capacités clés comprennent près de 3 000 actifs réseau et satellites prêts à être déployés, une connectivité satellite pour les appareils compatibles, ainsi que des équipes de réponse spécialisées. L'équipe Verizon Frontline Crisis Response a soutenu plus de 1 500 demandes de plus de 800 agences de sécurité publique dans 46 États en 2024, et a déjà traité près de 400 demandes début 2025.
Verizon étend ses initiatives de résilience communautaire face aux catastrophes, notamment le déploiement de capteurs d'inondation en partenariat avec Hyfi, et le lancement du Disaster Resilience Prize avec MIT Solve. L'entreprise collabore également avec United Way et Habitat for Humanity pour offrir des services de préparation aux catastrophes dans 15 villes.
Verizon (VZ) hat seine umfassende Strategie zur Vorbereitung auf extreme Wetterbedingungen vorgestellt und betont sein Engagement, die Netzwerkkonnektivität während Naturkatastrophen aufrechtzuerhalten. Die Netzwerkinfrastruktur des Unternehmens deckt 99% der bewohnten Gebiete ab und verfügt über Notstromsysteme, darunter Batterien an allen Makrozellen-Standorten und über 1.000 mobile Generatoren.
Zu den wichtigsten Fähigkeiten gehören fast 3.000 Netzwerk- und Satellitenanlagen, die einsatzbereit sind, Satellitenverbindung für kompatible Geräte sowie spezialisierte Einsatzteams. Das Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team unterstützte im Jahr 2024 über 1.500 Anfragen von mehr als 800 Behörden für öffentliche Sicherheit in 46 Bundesstaaten und hat bereits fast 400 Anfragen Anfang 2025 bearbeitet.
Verizon erweitert seine Initiativen zur Katastrophenresilienz in Gemeinden, einschließlich der Einführung von Hochwassersensor-Technologie in Zusammenarbeit mit Hyfi, und startet den Disaster Resilience Prize gemeinsam mit MIT Solve. Das Unternehmen arbeitet zudem mit United Way und Habitat for Humanity zusammen, um in 15 Städten Dienste zur Katastrophenvorsorge anzubieten.
- 100% of macro cell sites equipped with backup battery power
- Extensive emergency response infrastructure with 3,000 network assets and 1,000+ mobile generators
- Strong 2024 performance supporting 1,500+ emergency requests across 46 states
- Launch of dedicated 5G Ultra Wideband Network Slice for public safety
- Implementation of innovative flood sensor technology for disaster prevention
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Proactive measures and a robust network keep customers connected
NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the growing threat of severe weather, including hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes, Verizon is reaffirming its commitment to keeping customers connected. Through resilient network infrastructure, specialized response teams, and proactive community support initiatives, Verizon is prepared to support customers, communities, and public safety agencies when it matters most.
“In the face of severe weather, we know our customers rely on Verizon. We understand the vital role connectivity plays in their life, and we work tirelessly to ensure that connectivity is there when they need us most,” said Joe Russo, Executive Vice President, Global Networks and Technology, Verizon. “That’s why we work year-round planning, building and fortifying our network operations to ensure we’re at our best when Mother Nature is at its worst.”
Keeping you connected
Verizon’s industry-leading network covers 99 percent of where people live, work and play. With built-in backup power, redundant fiber routes, and hardened infrastructure, our network is designed to withstand the harshest conditions. One hundred percent of Verizon’s macro cell sites have backup battery power, and in addition to permanent generators at critical network facilities and cell sites, we have more than 1,000 mobile generators on standby to maintain connectivity in the event of commercial power loss. Customers can always get real-time updates on the status of the network in their area via the Check Network Status tool on Verizon’s website or the My Verizon app.
Verizon runs to a crisis to meet the needs of the communities it serves, with a fleet of resources and specialized teams staged across the country to support response and recovery operations:
- Nearly 3,000 network and satellite assets are ready to deploy to the hardest hit areas to serve as mobile cell sites, temporary emergency command centers, and self-contained basecamp operations, or conduct drone missions for infrastructure assessments.
- Across the country, there are teams of highly-specialized engineers and technicians who train throughout the year in HAZMAT, disaster response, and incident management who stand ready to deploy in the event of a crisis.
- Verizon’s Global Event Management Center monitors weather and all -hazards 24/7 365 days to mitigate risk to our teams and network and leads overall coordination of our crisis response and recovery operations.
Satellite when it matters most
Verizon's integration of satellite technology enhances network resilience and reliability, helping maintain vital connectivity when it matters most. In emergency situations where traditional cellular networks are impacted, satellite connections can provide a critical lifeline for Verizon customers. All Verizon customers with compatible devices can send text messages to any other customer device via satellite if terrestrial cellular network service is interrupted, ensuring continued communication with first responders, loved ones, and emergency services.
Verizon also integrates the use of satellites in its fleet of portable assets used for storm recovery. Satellite linked mobile cell sites, satellite links on trailers and other satellite assets help restore service when fiber is damaged by natural disasters and provide additional coverage for search, rescue and response teams.
Ready on the Frontline
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team stands ready to provide mission-critical communications support to public safety agencies responding to severe weather events – at no cost to the supported agencies.
Primarily composed of former first responders and military members, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team responded to more than 1,500 requests for support from more than 800 different federal, state and local public safety agencies across 46 states in 2024. That support has continued in 2025 with the team already responding to nearly 400 requests for support from more than 200 agencies within the first four months of the year.
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team provides on-demand, emergency assistance during crisis situations to public safety agencies and first responders on a 24/7 basis. Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team members set up portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that help enable communications and/or boost network performance for first responders.
Verizon also recently announced the launch of the Verizon Frontline Network Slice in select markets nationwide, continuing to build on the company’s more than 30-year history of cutting-edge innovation in support of our nation’s first responders.
The Verizon Frontline Network Slice is a 5G Ultra Wideband (UW) virtual network slice completely dedicated to public safety that allows for the allocation of network resources within Verizon’s network infrastructure. This helps provide first responders several key advantages including dedicated 5G UW network capacity, tailored performance, enhanced reliability and flexible scalability.
Committed to the community
Verizon's long-standing commitment to disaster-impacted communities is expanding given the increasing frequency of weather-related natural disasters to enable communities to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.
Verizon has rolled out flood sensor technology, in partnership with innovative start-up Hyfi, to use our network and data to spread urgent messages about flood risks within communities, helping people to confidently prepare for and mitigate their damaging effects. Hyfi’s high-tech, low-cost sensor runs on Verizon’s 5G network and provides stormwater managers with real-time data on current water levels and future flood risks. In fact, the stormwater sensors have rolled out in New Orleans and provided critical data to the city when Hurricane Francine hit in 2024. We have a goal to expand those flood sensors – along with other advanced technologies – to additional cities that are susceptible to weather-related disasters, such as Chicago, Detroit, Miami and Los Angeles.
Verizon has also launched its Disaster Resilience Prize in partnership with MIT Solve to support tech advancement for game-changing technology that helps mitigate the effects of natural disasters.
Partnering with United Way and Habitat for Humanity, Verizon is also rolling out comprehensive preparatory, response and recovery services across 15 cities, including workshops educating people on how to make personal emergency plans (such as safeguarding documents and making an escape plan), supporting nonprofits responding to specific weather-related events, and longer term recovery activities once disasters have struck (such as rebuilding homes, mental and emotional health services, long-term financial assistance, job assistance, and community clean ups).
Ready to Serve
With thousands of retail locations coast to coast, you’re never far from one of our retail stores. Our knowledgeable retail team can help make sure you have what you need in advance of severe weather and get you back up and running after. While storms and power outages can impact our retail hours, our website, www.verizon.com/stores, always has the latest information on store hours and locations so you can ensure we’re there when you need us most. And of course we’re always available online and via our My Verizon app.
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