Verizon Climate Resilience
Supports game-changing climate tech solutions.
Discover how Verizon is empowering communities to foster climate resilience through innovative technology.
Verizon, in partnership with United Way and Hyfi, is leading the way in enhancing flood resilience. Through the Verizon Climate Resilience - Flood Sensor Initiative, we’re providing local communities with the tools they need to prepare for, and recover from, floods. Here’s how we’re making a difference:
- Providing local communities with essential tools and support mechanisms for better flood preparedness and recovery.
- Installing state-of-the-art sensors to track flooding in real time. This allows for more efficient emergency responsiveness and improved community resilience.
- Hosting educational workshops and activities to empower our community with knowledge and resources.
Innovative Tech Solutions in Action
2023 Verizon Climate Resilience Prize Winners
Perimeter (Berkeley, CA)
The Perimeter Platform is a solution that supports information sharing and collaboration, making real-time evacuation management software accessible to all types of first responders and the public.
Raincoat (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
Raincoat's mission is to protect every person on the planet from the financial disruption of natural disasters. They collaborate with insurers, financial institutions, nonprofits, and governments to underwrite parametric flood insurance policies.
Sesame Solar Inc. (Jackson, MI)
As extreme weather increases, Sesame Solar Inc. is breaking the dirty cycle of fossil fuel-powered generators that further contribute to climate change—replacing them with renewable, mobile energy solutions that are durable, easy-to-use and flexible for a variety of use cases.
10Power (San Francisco, CA)
10Power’s renewable energy projects create climate resilience through on-site energy generation and for many projects, energy storage.