Verizon to award $50K disaster-preparedness grant to KIPP DC Public Schools during April 2 event
01 Aprile 2024 - 2:00PM
Verizon is awarding a $50,000 disaster-preparedness grant to KIPP
DC Public Schools, underscoring the company’s dedication to
community resilience and emergency preparedness in Washington,
D.C., and celebrating that partnership during an on-campus event
kicking off at 9:30 a.m. April 2.
Verizon’s support will help KIPP DC Public Schools provide
disaster-relief education and resources to their students and
surrounding communities through Verizon Frontline volunteers,
including:
- Community education: The Verizon Frontline
Crisis Response Team will conduct tabling events, engaging with
community members to showcase resources that ensure connectivity
for first responders and government agencies during
emergencies.
- Bilingual resource distribution: Verizon
volunteers will partner with KIPP DC Public Schools to distribute
bilingual resources on flooding, offering essential dos and don'ts
for disaster preparedness during community-facing events.
- Classroom simulations: Elementary school
students at KIPP DC Public Schools will participate in disaster
simulations, covering scenarios such as blizzards, floods and
earthquakes to foster preparedness and resilience.
To celebrate the grant and the innovative and proactive ways
Verizon supports community readiness, reporters are invited to
attend a Tuesday, April 2 tour of KIPP DC Shaw
Campus (421 P St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001), starting at 9:30
a.m.Mekia Love, Chief of Schools at KIPP DC Public Schools,
expressed appreciation for Verizon's support, stating, “Verizon’s
grant and resources will significantly contribute to our
community’s ability to prepare and respond to disasters. This
funding empowers our schools and communities to play a central role
in preparing and responding to disasters, ensuring that we are not
only resilient but also equipped with the knowledge and resources
to navigate potential disasters effectively.”Mario Acosta-Velez,
Local Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility at Verizon,
highlighted the importance of this partnership, stating, “At
Verizon, we recognize the critical role disaster preparedness plays
in keeping communities connected during emergencies. This
partnership with KIPP DC Public Schools reflects our commitment to
building resilient communities and ensuring that everyone stays
connected, informed and safe during emergencies.”Verizon remains
committed to keeping communities connected, especially during
emergencies and disaster-relief efforts. The Verizon Frontline
Crisis Response Team, who will be volunteering in this effort,
provides on-demand, emergency assistance to government agencies and
first responders to help maintain mission-critical communications
during emergency response operations. Made up primarily of former
first responders and military members, the Verizon Frontline Crisis
Response Team responded to more than 1,600 requests for support
from nearly 900 federal, state and local public safety agencies
across all 50 states in 2023.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in
2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and
communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a
presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0
billion in 2023. The company offers data, video and voice services
and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms,
delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network
connectivity, and security.
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Media contact: Chris Serico
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