Verizon remains ready amid the Mountain and Broad Fires

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Verizon (VZ) remains operational during the Mountain and Broad Fires in Ventura County and Malibu, California. The company has implemented backup power solutions and redundancy measures across critical sites. Their fleet includes over 550 mobile assets and nearly 300 satellite-based assets for emergency deployment. The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has provided nearly 2,000 solutions to fire camps in 14 states this year, responding to over 230 requests from more than 60 agencies. In California alone, they've delivered over 700 communications solutions to first responders from nearly 20 different agencies.

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• Robust emergency response infrastructure with 550+ mobile assets and 300 satellite-based assets
• All cell sites remain operational in affected areas
• Extensive deployment of emergency communications solutions nationwide

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Year-round preparation ensures wildfire readiness, keeping Ventura County and Malibu communities connected

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mountain and Broad Fires are the latest wildfires to ignite in California, and Verizon remains committed to maintaining the safety and connectivity of communities, businesses, and first responders throughout affected areas in Ventura County and Malibu. As wildfires this year have increased in both number and severity, Verizon teams have employed advanced technology and readiness strategies to help our customers stay connected.

Steven Keller, Pacific Market President at Verizon said: “Our hearts go out to those impacted by the Mountain and Broad Fires. These wildfires have the power to disrupt and devastate communities, and our focus is on ensuring our network stands strong to support first responders and keep Ventura County and Malibu connected and safe.”

Verizon’s cell sites remain operational across Ventura County and Malibu, California. The organization has deployed extensive redundancy measures and backup power solutions across critical sites to ensure seamless service. Its fleet of over 550 mobile assets, including drone and aerial technologies, is ready to rapidly deploy and deliver essential connectivity. This capability is complemented by Verizon’s pioneering use of nearly 300 satellite-based assets, ensuring reliable communication even when traditional infrastructures are compromised. 

The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team continues its support of first responders on the front lines of fire response and containment operations in California and across the nation. This year alone, the team has delivered nearly 2,000 Verizon Frontline solutions to fire camps in 14 states to help provide federal, state and local public safety agencies with mission-critical voice and data service as they battled wildfires.

These solutions have been provided in response to more than 230 requests for support from more than 60 different agencies as they dealt with nearly 100 different named wildfires. In California alone, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has delivered more than 700 mission-critical communications solutions directly to the first responders - representing nearly 20 different agencies - battling these devastating fires.

Overall in 2024, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has responded to more than 1,300 such requests from nearly 800 different agencies in 46 states.

The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team provides on-demand, emergency assistance during crisis situations to government agencies and emergency responders on a 24/7 basis at no cost to the supported agencies. Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team members set up portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that enable communications and/or boost network performance.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.

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Media contact:
Alexis Madrigal
alexis.madrigal@verizon.com

FAQ

How is Verizon (VZ) responding to the Mountain and Broad Fires in California?

Verizon is maintaining operational cell sites with backup power solutions, deploying mobile and satellite-based assets, and providing emergency communications support through their Frontline Crisis Response Team.

How many emergency solutions has Verizon (VZ) deployed for wildfire response in 2024?

Verizon has delivered nearly 2,000 Frontline solutions to fire camps in 14 states, responding to over 230 requests from more than 60 different agencies.

What emergency resources does Verizon (VZ) have available for wildfire response?

Verizon maintains a fleet of over 550 mobile assets, including drone and aerial technologies, and nearly 300 satellite-based assets for emergency deployment.