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Keep your cell phone connected in emergencies

These tips can help you stay in touch when it really counts

Published: October 09, 2013 02:30 PM

When there's a big storm headed to your area, or other kinds of emergencies arise, it's essential to stay connected to your loved ones. Our phone expert Mike Gikas has advice on how you can make sure your cell phone doesn't give out on you. His tips include these.

  • Consider a prepaid phone.
  • Try texting.
  • Get an extra battery or charging case.
  • Conserve your phone's power.

Watch our video for details on those tips. And visit our disaster-preparedness page for advice on the essentials you'll need to help protect your home and the people in it.


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