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Verizon Donates $100k To Help Hill, Easy Fire Relief

The telecommunications giant made a contribution to the California Fire Foundation, which is helping communities recover from the fires.

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A firefighting helicopter makes a water drop over the Easy Fire on October 30, 2019 near Simi Valley, California.
A firefighting helicopter makes a water drop over the Easy Fire on October 30, 2019 near Simi Valley, California. (David McNew/Getty Images)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Telecommunications giant Verizon has donated $100,000 to the California Fire Foundation, which is helping communities in Southern California recover from the Hill Fire in Riverside County and Easy Fire in Simi Valley.

"Our hearts go out to Californians who’ve been affected by the recent wildfires," said Jonathan LeCompte, Verizon West Area President. "We know that disaster recovery takes time and resources, so we’re proud to support the California Fire Foundation as they help our neighbors rebuild their lives.”

The company also said it will provide free unlimited calling, texting and data from Friday through Sunday to Verizon customers affected by the Hill and Easy fires.

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The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit that supports firefighters, families of fallen firefighters and their communities through emotional and financial assistance.

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