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Preparing in advance
Verizon’s retail team stands ready to assist customers and ensure they have the right devices, accessories and connectivity to prepare for extended power outages, mandatory evacuation orders, and other extreme circumstances. Convenient options like lockers, curbside and in store pickup also provide quick ways to get in and out.
In addition to the right tech, customers will also want to take steps to ensure their families are prepared for power outages, wildfires, and other weather events.
- Keep devices fully charged: Make sure devices are ready by keeping phone and tablet batteries fully charged.
- Get some backup: When power is out for an extended period of time, portable battery packs and car chargers can become critical to staying connected.
- Create a list: Keep a list of emergency numbers so that they are easily accessible.
- Be prepared for loss: Take pictures of valuables and other important belongings for possible insurance claims. And make sure they’re uploaded to the cloud as a backup.
- Review checklists: Review the wildfire safety recommendations and other resources from the
American Red Cross . - Download useful apps: There are plenty of free wildfire notifications, weather, news, and safety-related apps available for download.
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