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Nikara · 07-07-2008, 03:41 PM

Yay- a topic on my field of interest. A few things that haven't been mentioned yet:

TEXT MESSAGE!!! This is the piece of information that I feel needs to be shared with everyone. Text messaging will often work in a disaster even if calling on your cell phone won't work. You could text during September 11th, you could text during Hurricane Katrina. Since far less data is being sent, texts can get through when calls can't. Everyone should at least know how to send and receive a simple text. I know I had to teach my parents in case of an emergency.

If you live in earthquake country (like me) be aware of the fact that emergency officials are now telling people to be ready for two weeks on their own, instead of the typical 3 days that were publicized earlier. Food, water, medication, medical supplies etc. The red cross has great information on making proper kits.

07-07-2008, 03:41 PM	#38
Nikara Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USC Posts: 1,025	Yay- a topic on my field of interest. A few things that haven't been mentioned yet: TEXT MESSAGE!!! This is the piece of information that I feel needs to be shared with everyone. Text messaging will often work in a disaster even if calling on your cell phone won't work. You could text during September 11th, you could text during Hurricane Katrina. Since far less data is being sent, texts can get through when calls can't. Everyone should at least know how to send and receive a simple text. I know I had to teach my parents in case of an emergency. If you live in earthquake country (like me) be aware of the fact that emergency officials are now telling people to be ready for two weeks on their own, instead of the typical 3 days that were publicized earlier. Food, water, medication, medical supplies etc. The red cross has great information on making proper kits.
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