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COMCAST SUPPORTS CALIFORNIA PARK FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS
COMCAST PROVIDES INTERNET SERVICE TO LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER, OPENS 1,100 WIFI HOTSPOTS TO HELP RESIDENTS AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND DONATES $70,000 TOWARD
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[{"type":"text","content":"COMCAST PROVIDES INTERNET SERVICE TO LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER, OPENS 1,100 WIFI HOTSPOTS TO HELP RESIDENTS AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND DONATES $70,000 TOWARD COMMUNITY RELIEF EFFORTS\n--News Direct--Comcast will provide technology, financial and community support for those impacted by California’s Park Fire, which is now the fourth largest fire in the state’s history. Comcast will provide support for Park Fire relief efforts in three ways: The company will provide Internet and TV services at the Chico-based Local Assistance Center. To help residents and emergency personnel stay connected, Comcast has opened 1,100 Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Butte and Tehama Counties for free use by anyone who needs them – including non-Xfinity customers. Comcast will make $70,000 in cash and in-kind donations to six organizations providing a range of community support during the Park Fire. Comcast Provides Internet & TV Service at Chico Assistance CenterComcast will provide Internet and TV services at the Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Chico, beginning Monday, August 5. The Chico LAC will be open for two weeks, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The location will enable residents impacted by the Park Fire to access government services and resources needed to recover and rebuild. The assistance center is located at 2156 Pillsbury Road, Suite 11 in Chico.Comcast Opens 1,100 WiFi Hot Spots in Butte and Tehama CountiesTo help residents and emergency personnel stay connected during the Park Fire, Comcast is opening its network of 1,100 public Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Butte and Tehama Counties. Public Xfinity WiFi hotspots in these areas are now available and free for anyone to use, including non-Xfinity customers. Comcast Donates $70,000 For Fire Relief EffortsComcast will give $70,000 in cash and in-kind donations to aid those impacted by the Park Fire and support future fire relief efforts for the following local organizations:Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley is a long-standing community partner for Comcast and assists families impacted by wildfires.North Valley Animal Disaster Group volunteers assist with evacuations and care of small and large animals during wildfires.North Valley Community Foundation raises funds to support nonprofits and agencies doing fire recovery and prevention work through their Wildfire Relief and Recove...