NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is
donating $20,000 to aid communities
following the East Tennessee
wildfires. The Gatlinburg Chamber
of Commerce Fire Relief Fund and Friends of the Smokies will
receive $10,000 each to support aid
where needs are the greatest.
"Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park are two of Tennessee's great treasures and we want to
ensure they have the support they need as Tennesseans work to
recover from these devastating wildfires," said Joelle Phillips, President, AT&T
Tennessee.
AT&T customers can support American Red Cross disaster
relief by sending a text with 'REDCROSS' to 90999 to make
a $10 donation.**
Additionally, AT&T has deployed Satellite Cell on Light
Trucks (COLT's), emergency communications equipment, portable
charging stations and waived data overage charges for those in the
affected area. To learn more about AT&T's wildfire
response, visit
http://about.att.com/inside_connections_blog/tennessee_wildfires.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T
brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from
your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account
holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to
participate. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 90999
to STOP. Text HELP to 90999 for HELP. Full Terms:
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