Nashville Tech Story (1/7/10)
Ok, we didn’t get the snow we wanted, but why not be prepared?
With snow and extreme temperatures expected today in Nashville and across Tennessee, wireless communication is essential for area residents to stay connected with loved ones and emergency personnel.
Below are recommended safety tips your readers/viewers can reference to ensure wireless safety during inclement weather:
* Save emergency phone numbers in your cell phone with one-touch dialing.
* Forward your home phone calls to your wireless number if you have to evacuate.
* Distribute wireless phone numbers to family members and friends.
* Limit non-emergency calls to conserve battery power and free up wireless networks for emergency agencies and operations.
* Send brief text messages rather than making voice calls for the same reasons.
* Have additional charged batteries and car-charger adapters available for back-up power.
* Keep phones, laptops, PDAs, batteries, chargers and other equipment in a dry, accessible location.
* Remember to pack wireless broadband aircards and WiFi enabled devices so you have mobile access to e-mail and Internet communications.
These tips are brought to you by Verizon Wireless, the most reliable wireless voice and data network.
