Verizon is ready to keep customers connected ahead of Hurricane Helene
Verizon is preparing for potential Hurricane Helene approaching the Florida coast. The company's Response Team has been readying year-round through emergency drills, network infrastructure fortification, and resource mobilization. Verizon's networks are designed to maintain connectivity during extreme weather, with redundancy in critical components.
Key preparations include:
- A fleet of over 550 portable network assets
- Nearly 300 satellite-based portable network assets
- More than 1,000 mobile generators
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team is ready to support public safety agencies with mission-critical communications. In the first nine months of 2024, they've responded to over 1,000 requests from more than 500 agencies across 46 states.
Verizon Business offers solutions for business continuity during emergencies. The company also provides tips for residents to stay connected and prepared during the hurricane.
Verizon si sta preparando per il potenziale Uragano Helene che si avvicina alla costa della Florida. Il team di risposta dell'azienda è stato in preparazione durante tutto l'anno attraverso esercitazioni di emergenza, rafforzamento dell'infrastruttura di rete e mobilitazione delle risorse. Le reti di Verizon sono progettate per mantenere la connettività durante condizioni meteorologiche estreme, con ridondanza nei componenti critici.
Le principali preparazioni includono:
- Una flotta di oltre 550 asset di rete portatili
- Quasi 300 asset di rete portatili basati su satellite
- Oltre 1.000 generatori mobili
Il Team di Risposta alle Crisi di Verizon Frontline è pronto a supportare le agenzie di sicurezza pubblica con comunicazioni mission-critical. Nei primi nove mesi del 2024, hanno risposto a oltre 1.000 richieste da più di 500 agenzie in 46 stati.
Verizon Business offre soluzioni per la continuità aziendale durante le emergenze. L'azienda fornisce anche consigli per i residenti per rimanere connessi e preparati durante l'uragano.
Verizon se está preparando para el potencial Huracán Helene que se aproxima a la costa de Florida. El equipo de respuesta de la compañía ha estado preparándose durante todo el año mediante simulacros de emergencia, fortalecimiento de la infraestructura de la red y movilización de recursos. Las redes de Verizon están diseñadas para mantener la conectividad durante condiciones climáticas extremas, con redundancia en componentes críticos.
Las preparaciones clave incluyen:
- Una flota de más de 550 activos de red portátiles
- Casi 300 activos de red portátiles basados en satélite
- Más de 1.000 generadores móviles
El Equipo de Respuesta a Crisis de Verizon Frontline está listo para apoyar a las agencias de seguridad pública con comunicaciones críticas para la misión. En los primeros nueve meses de 2024, han respondido a más de 1.000 solicitudes de más de 500 agencias en 46 estados.
Verizon Business ofrece soluciones para la continuidad empresarial durante emergencias. La compañía también proporciona consejos para que los residentes permanezcan conectados y preparados durante el huracán.
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주요 준비 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 550개 이상의 이동식 네트워크 자산을 보유한 플릿
- 300개에 가까운 위성 기반 이동식 네트워크 자산
- 1,000개 이상의 이동식 발전기
버라이존 프론트라인 위기 대응 팀은 정부의 필수 통신을 지원할 준비가 되어 있습니다. 2024년 첫 아홉 달 동안, 그들은 46개 주의 500개 이상의 기관으로부터 1,000건 이상의 요청에 응답했습니다.
버라이존 비즈니스는 비상 시 사업 연속성을 위한 솔루션을 제공합니다. 회사는 또한 주민들이 허리케인 동안 연결성을 유지하고 대비할 수 있는 팁을 제공합니다.
Verizon se prépare à l'éventuel Ouragan Helene qui approche de la côte de la Floride. L'équipe de réponse de l'entreprise se prépare tout au long de l'année grâce à des exercices d'urgence, au renforcement de l'infrastructure réseau et à la mobilisation des ressources. Les réseaux de Verizon sont conçus pour maintenir la connectivité pendant des conditions météorologiques extrêmes, avec redondance dans les composants critiques.
Les principales préparations incluent :
- Une flotte de plus de 550 actifs réseau portables
- Près de 300 actifs réseau portables basés sur satellite
- Plus de 1 000 générateurs mobiles
L'Équipe de Réponse aux Crises de Verizon Frontline est prête à soutenir les agences de sécurité publique avec des communications essentielles. Au cours des neuf premiers mois de 2024, ils ont répondu à plus de 1 000 demandes de plus de 500 agences dans 46 États.
Verizon Business propose des solutions pour la continuité des activités lors des urgences. L'entreprise fournit également des conseils aux résidents pour rester connectés et préparés pendant l'ouragan.
Verizon bereitet sich auf den potenziellen Hurrikan Helene vor, der sich der Küste Floridas nähert. Das Antwortteam des Unternehmens hat sich das ganze Jahr über durch Notfallübungen, Verstärkung der Netzwerkinfrastruktur und Mobilisierung von Ressourcen vorbereitet. Die Netzwerke von Verizon sind so konzipiert, dass sie während extremer Wetterbedingungen die Konnektivität aufrechterhalten, mit Redundanz in kritischen Komponenten.
Wichtige Vorbereitungen umfassen:
- Eine Flotte von über 550 tragbaren Netzwerkressourcen
- Fast 300 satellitengestützte tragbare Netzwerkressourcen
- Über 1.000 mobile Generatoren
Das Verizon Frontline Krise Response Team ist bereit, öffentliche Sicherheitsbehörden mit mission-critical Kommunikationsdiensten zu unterstützen. In den ersten neun Monaten des Jahres 2024 haben sie auf über 1.000 Anfragen von mehr als 500 Behörden in 46 Bundesstaaten reagiert.
Verizon Business bietet Lösungen für die Geschäftskontinuität während Notfällen. Das Unternehmen gibt auch Tipps, wie Anwohner während des Hurrikans verbunden bleiben und sich vorbereiten können.
- Verizon has a comprehensive hurricane preparedness plan, including network infrastructure fortification and resource mobilization
- The company has a large fleet of over 550 portable network assets and nearly 300 satellite-based portable network assets
- Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has responded to over 1,000 requests in the first nine months of 2024
- Verizon Business offers tailored solutions for business continuity during emergencies
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Year-round preparedness, network infrastructure and mobile assets are the foundation of Verizon’s response plan for potential Hurricane Helene
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As potential Hurricane Helene approaches the Florida coast, Verizon remains committed to keeping communities and first responders connected. Verizon's Response Team has prepared year-round to respond to extreme weather situations, like hurricanes, by taking part in emergency drills, fortifying the network infrastructure, and ensuring resources are mobilized for rapid response.
“Verizon is committed to keeping communities connected. From consumers, to businesses, to first responders, Verizon offers the dependable service they need to face Hurricane Helene and the days to come,” said Atlantic South Market President, Leigh Anne Lanier. “Our dedicated team is working around the clock to ensure our customers stay informed, stay in touch with loved ones, and access critical services when they need them most.”
Verizon’s networks are primed
Verizon's networks are primed to maintain connectivity even in the face of extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes. With redundancy built into critical paths and components, Verizon's network is engineered to withstand severe weather. Verizon engineers have prepared by conducting thorough checks, as well as ensuring backup systems, like batteries and generators, are operational and refueled.
In preparation for potential network recovery operations, Verizon has bolstered its arsenal with:
- A fleet of over 550 portable network assets, including generator-powered cell sites, drones, and a fixed-wing aircraft for aerial support.
- An industry-leading nearly 300 satellite-based portable network assets, providing crucial connectivity in scenarios where fiber connections are compromised.
- More than 1,000 mobile generators to assist communities in maintaining or restoring connectivity, and rapid recovery efforts.
Verizon Frontline stands at the ready, prepared to assist first responders in any capacity needed
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team stands ready to help ensure that public safety agencies on the front line of any potential disaster have the mission-critical communications capabilities needed to achieve their missions. This team, composed primarily of former first responders and military personnel, is solely dedicated to supporting public safety customers during emergencies at no cost to the supported agencies.
In the first nine months of 2024, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has responded to more than 1,000 requests for mission-critical communications support from more than 500 different agencies in 46 states.
Being prepared is essential to support local businesses and communities
Recognizing the critical role of connectivity in business continuity, Verizon Business provides a suite of solutions tailored for seamless operations during emergencies. Businesses and government organizations need the right game plan. Suggested actions include:
- Mitigate customer disruption: Think about what you need to ensure continuous service to your customers, and what software and equipment your business needs to continue operations. Make a detailed list, including service contracts and warranty information, and all pertinent phone numbers for local authorities, utility companies, suppliers, and vendors.
- The right tech makes an impact: Ensure you have the right technology to support your business connectivity needs assuming you might need to move away from your primary location.
- Contacts and documents are key: Make sure you have contact information updated and readily available for all employees, including at-home information for remote workers and branch information for satellite offices.
- Test, test, and test again: Stress-test primary and backup networks and shore up any weak areas.
- Keep track of equipment: Ensure employees working from home have documented all corporate equipment being used to work from home in case of damage or loss.
- Have a backup plan: Ensure backup plans are in place to shift work in case work-from-home employees in a storm-impacted area have to evacuate their homes or their home loses commercial power.
Are you hurricane ready?
Verizon’s team works year-round to ensure customers remain connected to their loved ones and the activities that provide comfort during a disaster. As residents prepare to stay connected and entertained, consider these tips:
- Stock Up on power supplies like batteries for flashlights and radios or device chargers. Take it a step further by charging your devices that can act as chargers for other devices like laptops and party box speakers. Don’t forget to ensure you have the cables!
- Download Movies, Books, Apps and Games or gather board games, card games and puzzles to go device-free.
- Locate materials for hobbies like knitting or drawing, and get creative.
- Plan activities like cooking easy-to-make meals and even no-bake treats. Keep a few non-perishable ingredients, a manual can opener and other kitchen tools on hand.
- Grab some candles, blankets, pillows or anything that makes your space cozy.
- Read up on the American Red Cross’ hurricane preparedness tips.
More information
Visit Verizon's Online Emergency Resource Center, verizon.com/about/news/emergency-resource-center, for further details on Verizon's emergency response capabilities.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of
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