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Cell Phone Tips from Verizon Wireless

Being able to communicate can make the difference in an emergency.

Here are some communication tips that can make a difference for you:

  1. Store emergency phone numbers in your cell phone for easy dialing.
  2. Know how to use call forwarding at home. If you have to evacuate, forward home calls to your cell phone.
  3. Keep a charged spare battery for your cell phone and other electronic devices.
  4. Limit non-emergency calls to conserve battery power.
  5. Consider using text messages to communicate.
  6. Keep a phone charger in your vehicle.
  7. Understand your cell phone’s capabilities: email, weather updates, news reports and more can all make a difference.

For more information, please visit the Verizon Wireless Emergency Information center at news.vzw.com/criticalevents/
 

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The Big Rumble is dedicated to helping the Bay Area and the state of California become more aware of the risks we face from earthquakes, be informed about what can be done and how we, as a community, can be prepared for future quakes and other natural disasters. We aim to accomplish this by way of three approaches. First is the organization and hosting of a bi-annual event called The Big Rumble Resource Fairs and Block Parties. These are held each October and April around the anniversaries of the Loma Prieta and 1906 quakes and promote community building, awareness, preparedness and information. Second, The Big Rumble partners with cities to promote other preparedness-related events and to share local information with citizens. Finally and most importantly, The Big Rumble provides ongoing readiness tools through its website, preparedness check list, newsletters and other points of contact to help users become and stay prepared for future seismic events in our area. It is our hope that The Big Rumble will become a trusted source of information for Bay Area families and communities.
 
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