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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama is vulnerable to storms and hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and with hurricanes comes possible tornadoes and severe flooding. With the 2015 hurricane season officially underway as of June 1, Alabamians should be preparing an emergency communication plan to keep their families safe and in touch during any severe weather event.
Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, offers these tips to keep in touch and out of danger during storm season:
Once a storm is on the way, Verizon Wireless suggests the following tips for enhanced emergency communications and safety:
"Alabama regularly faces many types of natural disasters year round including hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms, wildfires and floods. Wireless technology can help people stay prepared and safe in a storm. It is critical for Alabamians to remain vigilant and be prepared," said Jonathan LeCompte, president of Verizon Wireless' Georgia/Alabama Region.
Over the course of 2014, Verizon Wireless invested more than $129 million in network enhancements across Alabama including 57 new cell sites and the continued rollout of the company's XLTE technology. The company's ongoing network investment in Alabama now totals more than $1.1 billion since the company was formed in 2000.
"We have a relentless focus on providing our customers with the most reliable network possible. No matter what is happening, be it large scale events or natural disasters, Alabamians expect our network to deliver," said LeCompte.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE network. As the largest wireless company in the U.S., Verizon Wireless serves 108.2 million retail customers, including 102.1 million retail postpaid customers. Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. For the latest news and updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at http://www.verizonwireless.com/news or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/as-2015-hurricane-season-begins-alabama-residents-urged-to-prepare-wireless-communication-plans-300088037.html
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Copyright 2015 PR Newswire
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