Verizon contributes $10K in response to devastating flooding in West Virginia
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has announced a $10,000 donation to Appalachian Outreach, Inc. (AOI) in response to severe flooding in Ohio and Marion counties, West Virginia. The flooding, which occurred on June 15, resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive infrastructure damage, with 3-4 inches of rainfall occurring in less than an hour.
AOI will use the funds to provide essential supplies, charging stations, and support services to affected residents, working in collaboration with the Red Cross and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The donation is part of Verizon's broader disaster response initiative, with the company also maintaining network stability throughout the crisis.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) ha annunciato una donazione di 10.000 dollari ad Appalachian Outreach, Inc. (AOI) in risposta alle gravi alluvioni verificatesi nelle contee di Ohio e Marion, in West Virginia. L'alluvione, avvenuta il 15 giugno, ha causato diverse vittime e ingenti danni alle infrastrutture, con precipitazioni di 3-4 pollici in meno di un'ora.
AOI utilizzerà i fondi per fornire materiali essenziali, stazioni di ricarica e servizi di supporto ai residenti colpiti, collaborando con la Croce Rossa e il Dipartimento della Salute e delle Risorse Umane della West Virginia. La donazione fa parte dell'iniziativa più ampia di risposta ai disastri di Verizon, che ha inoltre garantito la stabilità della rete durante la crisi.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) ha anunciado una donación de 10,000 dólares a Appalachian Outreach, Inc. (AOI) en respuesta a las graves inundaciones ocurridas en los condados de Ohio y Marion, Virginia Occidental. La inundación, que tuvo lugar el 15 de junio, causó múltiples fallecimientos y daños extensos en la infraestructura, con precipitaciones de 3-4 pulgadas en menos de una hora.
AOI utilizará los fondos para proporcionar suministros esenciales, estaciones de carga y servicios de apoyo a los residentes afectados, trabajando en colaboración con la Cruz Roja y el Departamento de Salud y Recursos Humanos de Virginia Occidental. La donación forma parte de la iniciativa más amplia de Verizon para responder a desastres, y la empresa también ha mantenido la estabilidad de la red durante la crisis.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ)는 웨스트버지니아 주 오하이오 및 매리언 카운티에서 발생한 심각한 홍수에 대응하여 Appalachian Outreach, Inc.(AOI)에 1만 달러 기부를 발표했습니다. 6월 15일에 발생한 이 홍수로 인해 여러 명이 사망하고 인프라에 광범위한 피해가 발생했으며, 한 시간도 채 되지 않아 3~4인치의 강우량이 기록되었습니다.
AOI는 기부금을 사용하여 영향받은 주민들에게 필수 물품, 충전소 및 지원 서비스를 제공할 예정이며, 적십자사 및 웨스트버지니아 보건복지부와 협력하여 활동할 것입니다. 이번 기부는 Verizon의 광범위한 재난 대응 이니셔티브의 일환이며, 회사는 위기 동안 네트워크 안정성도 유지했습니다.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) a annoncé un don de 10 000 dollars à Appalachian Outreach, Inc. (AOI) en réponse aux graves inondations survenues dans les comtés d'Ohio et de Marion, en Virginie-Occidentale. Les inondations, qui ont eu lieu le 15 juin, ont causé plusieurs décès et d'importants dégâts aux infrastructures, avec des précipitations de 3 à 4 pouces en moins d'une heure.
AOI utilisera les fonds pour fournir des fournitures essentielles, des stations de recharge et des services de soutien aux résidents touchés, en collaboration avec la Croix-Rouge et le Département de la Santé et des Ressources Humaines de Virginie-Occidentale. Ce don s'inscrit dans le cadre de l'initiative plus large de Verizon en matière de réponse aux catastrophes, l'entreprise assurant également la stabilité du réseau tout au long de la crise.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) hat eine Spende von 10.000 US-Dollar an Appalachian Outreach, Inc. (AOI) angekündigt, als Reaktion auf schwere Überschwemmungen in den Landkreisen Ohio und Marion in West Virginia. Die Überschwemmungen, die am 15. Juni auftraten, führten zu mehreren Todesfällen und umfangreichen Infrastruktur-Schäden, wobei innerhalb weniger als einer Stunde 3-4 Zoll Regen fielen.
AOI wird die Mittel verwenden, um wichtige Versorgungsgüter, Ladestationen und Unterstützungsdienste für betroffene Bewohner bereitzustellen und arbeitet dabei mit dem Roten Kreuz und dem Gesundheits- und Sozialministerium von West Virginia zusammen. Die Spende ist Teil von Verizons umfassender Katastrophenreaktion, wobei das Unternehmen auch während der Krise die Netzstabilität aufrechterhält.
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WHEELING, W.Va., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 15, devastating heavy rains and flash flooding severely impacted Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia. This rare event saw up to 3 to 4 inches of rainfall in less than an hour in localized areas. Multiple fatalities and extensive damage to roads, bridges, buildings and homes have been reported. Thousands were left without power and the National Guard has been mobilized to support local emergency operations.
In response to this disaster, Verizon is showing up for our customers and our neighbors in West Virginia by investing
"When natural disasters unfold, our priority is to swiftly mobilize resources and provide support where it's needed most," said Anthony Lewis, Region Vice President of State Public Policy and Government Affairs for Verizon. "As always, our team worked to keep our network stable so that West Virginians can continue to connect with each other during these difficult times. Our partnership with Appalachian Outreach, Inc., further enables the delivery of immediate relief and ongoing support residents deserve as they work to recover and rebuild."
"We are beyond grateful to Verizon for their compassion and commitment to West Virginia families," said Heather Ray, Executive Director of Appalachian Outreach, Inc. "Their generous
This investment is part of Verizon’s larger commitment to responding to disasters across the country. Verizon is committed to helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters with greater confidence.
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