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Why You Should Text, Not Call to Check on Loved Ones Post-Sandy
FEMA and cell phone carriers are encouraging customers to use SMS.
Cell phone companies prepped back-up generators and other response plans in the event of power outages and infrastructure problems related to Hurricane Sandy, but they're also encouraging customers to do their part and limit their phone calls to avoid network issues seen in past emergencies.
At 5:29 this morning, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following Tweet: