Media Kit: AT&T Vital Connections
AT&T Vital Connections
Stay connected before, during and after a disaster
Overview
AT&T is committed to delivering the highest levels of service, quality and reliability for customers under all circumstances. We've invested billions of dollars in our networks and systems to prepare for natural disasters, and the company conducts readiness drills throughout the year to ensure our networks and personnel are ready to respond in a moment's notice.
In 2008, we donated $200,000 to the American Red Cross for emergency relief as part of a five-year, $1 million commitment. We also encouraged our wireless customers to donate $5 to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund through a text messaging campaign. The tax-deductible donations provided food, shelter and assistance to hurricane evacuees and victims.
Disaster Preparedness
At AT&T we're prepared for emergencies, and we're helping our customers prepare for any disaster with a variety of tips and resources.
Assessment Tools
Are you ready? AT&T encourages you to test your disaster preparedness level.
Helpful Information in an Emergency
Disaster Response
We're ready for anything and can help keep you connected after disaster strikes. During times of emergency, we urge all wireless customers to choose text messaging over voice calls whenever possible to conserve bandwidth for those who need it most.
View our Texting How-To Guide for more information.
Hurricane Season
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, AT&T deployed 2,000 technicians, 2,800 generators and portable cell towers to affected areas. Evacuees were supported with free Wi-Fi access at Hot Spots across the state, and free voice, data and entertainment services in large evacuation centers. View AT&T's Hurricane Preparation Tips.
Flood
AT&T assists victims affected by devastating floods through corporate giving, volunteerism and employee assistance. We remain focused on our network and are committed to ensuring that our customers have continued connectivity to stay informed, remain safe and in touch with family and friends. Read more.
Wildfire
AT&T provides a range of resources and services to victims and evacuees of wildfires. In Southern California, AT&T mobilized support services for more than 12,000 evacuees who gathered at QUALCOMM stadium in San Diego including free wireless calls, television and Wi-Fi internet access.
Earthquake
After the devastating earthquake in Southwest China, AT&T launched an Employee-Matching Gift Program to address the immediate needs of victims, and The AT&T Foundation provided up to $500,000 in matching funds to assist with disaster relief efforts.
Tornado
Immediately following the tornados in Greensburg KS, AT&T provided a portable bank of public phones with free local and long distance calling and arranged for Kansas residential customers with storm-damaged homes to receive free call forwarding or call management services so they remained connected throughout the recovery process.
Business Continuity
Our Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program is designed to restore vital telecommunications services for our business and government customers following a disaster.
Helping your business maintain and recover communications
- View Business Continuity Preparedness Handbook
- Implement a Holistic Business Continuity and Recovery Strategy
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Network Disaster Recovery
View an overview of AT&T's NDR program, team and equipment and information about recent deployments and exercises.
AT&T 2009 Business Continuity Study
The dramatic rise in social networking and mobility trends is presenting new challenges and considerations to companies' network security, disaster planning and business continuity programs. Learn More
Related News Releases
AT&T Announces An Additional Contribution of US $25,000 to Télécoms Sans Frontières
AT&T to Conduct Network Disaster Recovery Exercise in San Diego
AT&T Study: For Baltimore- and DC-Area Businesses, Business Continuity Planning a Serious Priority
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Multimedia Gallery
Videos
- View AT&T Disaster Relief Efforts on YouTube.
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Text 2HELP PSA
AT&T Texas President Don Cain urges customers to text GIVE to 2HELP from their cell phones to make a $5 donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief.
Images
- View images of AT&T's disaster recovery efforts during hurricane season.
