As reported by Verizon, the company has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to aid wildfire relief efforts in Ventura County, California.
This contribution is intended to support residents affected by the Mountain Fire, which destroyed over 200 homes.
According to Verizon, the funding will be used for critical resources and assistance to help impacted communities rebuild.
Steven Keller, Pacific Market President for Verizon, stated: “We hope this donation assists local recovery efforts, helping impacted communities heal and rebuild.”
Verizon’s latest donation continues its partnership with the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, which has included prior contributions for wildfire relief.
Earlier this year, Verizon provided $25,000 to support recovery efforts following the Line, Bridge, and Airport wildfires in Southern California.
Supervisor Jeff Gorell of Ventura County commented: “It’s heartening to see the community and corporate partners like Verizon come together to help families recover and rebuild.”
During the Mountain Fire, Verizon’s network remained operational, enabling critical communication for residents, businesses, and first responders in Ventura County.
This was achieved through Verizon’s focus on network resilience, including redundancy measures and backup power solutions.
The company highlighted its year-round investments in network engineering to maintain connectivity during emergencies.
Verizon Communications, headquartered in New York City, serves customers worldwide and reported $134 billion in revenue in 2023.
The company emphasizes its commitment to innovation and customer needs through mobility, connectivity, and security solutions.
For details on Verizon’s emergency response efforts, visit their Emergency Resource Center or find retail locations at verizon.com/stores.
Verizon has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with wildfire relief efforts in Ventura County, California.
The funding will provide resources for residents affected by the Mountain Fire, which destroyed over 200 homes.
This donation builds on Verizon’s prior contributions to wildfire recovery efforts in Southern California, including $25,000 earlier this year for other relief projects.
Verizon maintained critical connectivity during the fire through its resilient network infrastructure, supporting communication for first responders and residents.
For more information, visit Verizon’s Emergency Resource Center.
