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What you need to know:
- Verizon consumer (prepaid and postpaid) and small business customers who have been most impacted by the
Silverado andBlue Ridge fires inSouthern California and the East Troublesome andCameron Peak fires inColorado will receive unlimited calling, texting and data 10/28-11/3 - Some Verizon retail store hours are subject to change due to mandatory evacuation orders. Please check the status and make an appointment at verizonwireless.com/stores before visiting
- Our
Verizon Response Team is available 24/7 to provide portable cell sites, WiFi hotspots, charging stations and other devices to first responders
Verizon offers unlimited call/text/data for customers impacted by
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Customers do not have to take any action to take advantage of the offer and can verify eligibility for call/text/data relief by entering their zip code here: https://www.verizon.com/featured/relief/.
Because the wildfires may affect our normal store hours in certain areas, we recommend shopping and accessing customer assistance online at https://www.verizon.com or by using the MyVerizon app. If you’d rather visit a store, you can find the nearest Verizon location and schedule an appointment by visiting: https://www.verizon.com/stores/.
We’re ready to support our first responders and community
Our
Here’s a quote you can use from one of our local leaders:
“There are few things more stressful than having to evacuate your home on a moment’s notice,” said
First responder customers with wireless priority service should utilize *272 when placing calls.
Find out how the VRT has been keeping fire crews connected in our
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Verizon’s network stands ready to handle extreme heat, rolling power outages and wildfires
Emergency preparation and safety tips
Visit Verizon's Emergency Resource Hub for more info on our response efforts.
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925.324.8692
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