Verizon Keeps Southern California Wildfire Evacuees Connected With Free Call-Forwarding

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon customers who have evacuated their homes because of the Marek wildfire in the San Fernando Valley can add call forwarding to their account at no charge as part of the company's efforts to help those in need cope with the disaster. "Staying in touch with family and friends is more important than ever during times of crisis, and free call-forwarding will help our customers remain connected during this evacuation," said Margaret Serjak, vice president of operations for Verizon's West Coast region. Verizon customers who have been forced to evacuate can opt -- at no charge -- to have their telephone calls automatically forwarded to a working phone number at another location where they are staying, or to a wireless number. Customers will not be billed for the one-time setup... [read full story]