Verizon remains ready amid the Mountain and Broad Fires
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.
Verizon (VZ) continua a operare durante gli incendi di Mountain e Broad nella Contea di Ventura e a Malibu, California. L'azienda ha implementato soluzioni di alimentazione di emergenza e misure di ridondanza in tutti i siti critici. La loro flotta comprende oltre 550 risorse mobili e quasi 300 risorse satellitari per l'impiego in situazioni di emergenza. Il Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team ha fornito quasi 2.000 soluzioni ai campi antincendio in 14 stati quest'anno, rispondendo a oltre 230 richieste da più di 60 agenzie. Solo in California, hanno consegnato oltre 700 soluzioni di comunicazione ai primi soccorritori di quasi 20 agenzie diverse.
Verizon (VZ) sigue operativo durante los incendios de Mountain y Broad en el condado de Ventura y Malibu, California. La empresa ha implementado soluciones de energía de respaldo y medidas de redundancia en sitios críticos. Su flota incluye más de 550 activos móviles y casi 300 activos basados en satélites para su despliegue en emergencias. El Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team ha proporcionado casi 2,000 soluciones a campamentos de incendios en 14 estados este año, respondiendo a más de 230 solicitudes de más de 60 agencias. Solo en California, han entregado más de 700 soluciones de comunicación a los primeros respondedores de casi 20 agencias diferentes.
Verizon (VZ)는 캘리포니아 벤투라 카운티와 말리부에서 발생하는 마운틴 및 브로드 화재 동안 계속 운영되고 있습니다. 이 회사는 중요한 사이트에서 백업 전원 솔루션과 이중화 수단을 구현했습니다. 그들의 차량에는 550대 이상의 이동 자산과 300대 가까운 위성 기반 자산이 포함되어 있어 비상 배치를 위한 준비가 되어 있습니다. Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team은 올해 14개 주의 화재 캠프에 거의 2,000개의 솔루션을 제공하며 60개 이상의 기관에서의 230건 이상의 요청에 대응했습니다. 캘리포니아에서는 거의 20개의 다양한 기관의 첫 번째 대응자에게 700개 이상의 통신 솔루션을 제공했습니다.
Verizon (VZ) reste opérationnel pendant les incendies de Mountain et Broad dans le comté de Ventura et à Malibu, en Californie. L'entreprise a mis en place des solutions de secours et des mesures de redondance sur les sites critiques. Sa flotte comprend plus de 550 ressources mobiles et près de 300 ressources satellites pour le déploiement d'urgence. L'Équipe de réponse aux crises de Verizon Frontline a fourni près de 2 000 solutions aux camps de pompiers dans 14 États cette année, répondant à plus de 230 demandes provenant de plus de 60 agences. Rien qu'en Californie, ils ont livré plus de 700 solutions de communication aux premiers intervenants de presque 20 agences différentes.
Verizon (VZ) bleibt während der Mountain- und Broad-Brände im Ventura County und in Malibu, Kalifornien, betriebsbereit. Das Unternehmen hat Backup-Stromlösungen und redundante Maßnahmen an kritischen Standorten implementiert. Ihre Flotte umfasst über 550 mobile Ressourcen und nahezu 300 satellitengestützte Ressourcen für Notfalleinsätze. Das Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team hat in diesem Jahr fast 2.000 Lösungen für Feuerlager in 14 Bundesstaaten bereitgestellt und auf über 230 Anfragen von mehr als 60 Behörden reagiert. Allein in Kalifornien haben sie über 700 Kommunikationslösungen an Ersthelfer aus fast 20 verschiedenen Behörden geliefert.
- 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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This routine operational update regarding Verizon's wildfire response capabilities, while demonstrating corporate responsibility, has minimal direct impact on the company's financial performance or stock value. The deployment of emergency response resources and network maintenance during natural disasters is a standard operating procedure for telecommunications companies.
The highlighted statistics - 2,000 Frontline solutions deployed across 14 states, responding to 230 requests from 60 agencies - showcase operational competence but represent expected business activities already factored into Verizon's operational costs and market valuation. While essential for maintaining service quality and reputation, these emergency response measures are part of Verizon's normal business continuity planning rather than a market-moving event.
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.
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