SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Verizon's emergency response team simulated an earthquake and showcased their emergency response in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, August 12.

While known for its cell phone service, Verizon also has a Major Emergency Response Incident Team (MERIT) which is composed of specialized engineers that can respond to an emergency situation and restore communications on the ground.

Mark Paff, Senior Director of Verizon Business Continuity & Event Management, says, "Not only are we a communications provider, but we live, work, and play in the same communities that our customers do. It's very important that we be out there in the community, showing them what we're capable of, as well as responding and ensuring that Verizon's got them."

Paff also said, "We're always thinking of

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