Verizon stores are helping Long Island and New Jersey residents affected by Hurricane Irene by allowing people without power to charge their cell phones, and even make free calls to other family members.

To find the nearest Verizon retailer, please visit the Verizon Store Locator Webpage for New York for Long Island locations and the Verizon Store Locator Webpage for New Jersey for locations in the Garden State. Once you find the store near your, it is recommended that you call ahead of time for hours of operation, as they may vary from store to store.

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