INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Cordless Isn’t Best

Have you ever experienced complete panic when you couldn’t get in touch with one of your kids or your husband?  You never forget that sick feeling, do you?

Now imagine that you can’t get in touch with anyone because of a power failure, natural disaster or worse.  Cordless phones are worthless in an electrical outage.  Cell phone systems are at risk as well.  If your home doesn’t have a corded phone, one that is actually plugged into the wall, get one today!  It doesn’t have to be trendy or even attractive.  In fact, you may be able to find one at a thrift store.

image by Paul McGuire

In the event of all communication being down, I have heard that often the pay phone systems are up and running first.  Keep a roll of quarters handy and know where the closest pay phones are to your location. 

Communication is something we take for granted until it’s cut off.  A corded phone is a simple way to increase your chances of staying in touch with loved ones in an emergency.

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