As Tropical Storm Ian approaches the US, Verizon is ready NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Tropical Storm Ian makes its way towards the US, Verizon’s response team is readying to keep communities and first responders connected when it matters most. Teams of Verizon engineers have been actively preparing by running emergency drills, testing fiber and cell site readiness, and ensuring recovery equipment is in place from the tip of Florida, through the Gulf Coast and up the East Coast. Verizon Frontline and the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team also stand ready to provide first responders on the front lines of response efforts with the mission-critical communications support they need.