Emergency Response News and Updates

The Verizon Response Team (VRT) stands at the ready 24/7 365 days a year to support first responders. View media assets Featured News Verizon responds to Hurricane Lala; Offers relief for Hawai’i residents and businesses We are waiving calling, texting and data charges to help our consumer and small business customers connect with loved ones. Read news 01.25.2026 5 Ways to Keep Your Phone Alive in Sub-Freezing Temps Maximize phone battery in cold weather: use body heat, pulse method, change screen settings, text instead of talk, and shut down vampire apps. 01.25.2026 Winter storm Fern updates Verizon remains committed to providing regular updates on the impact of Hurricanes and Storms and to keep communities and first responders connected. 01.08.2026 One Year Later: Strengthening Wildfire Preparedness Across Southern California Verizon’s Jimmy Ward discusses wildfire preparedness lessons one year after the Los Angeles fires. Learn how network resilience and personal planning help protect communities. 01.07.2026 Crisis Ready: Verizon Frontline delivers critical support during public safety’s most challenging 2025 responses Public safety agencies across the nation battled continuous and significant challenges, from severe weather events like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires to devastating tornadoes and more. Additional Emergency Information Tips & resources Whether snow, rain, fire, wind or quake, Verizon’s networks are ready. Read article Visit redcross.org Visit redcross.org — Company newsroom — sourced from Verizon. Matter furnished by the company. Not a Notice Nearby paid placement. This page reprints matter furnished by the company from its official newsroom. Notice Nearby did not write this release. Read the original: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/emergency-resource-center