If the power goes out, rove-a-phones in your  http://Total Blackout Protocol home those with a battery-charger base will likely not operate. A phone that plugs directly into the wall, however, may still function because the traditional copper wires running underground may have survived. If cell phone towers are damaged or down, or overloaded, mobile phones may not work, either. However, text messages SMS messages sent via smart phones may get through! There are no guarantees, of course. But having a hard-wired phone and a mobile phone with SMS capability seem to offer the best alternatives.
In an emergency, most people will naturally think about home and will strive to get there. This makes sense because personal items are there; emergency supplies are there, etc. However, it may not be possible for all family members to get home, certainly not immediately. Some ideas to consider

While it's not an alternate PLACE, if you have emergency supply kits wherever you are - in the home, in the car, in your backpack, in your classroom, in your office - then you will be more likely to be able to manage during the first hours or days until you can get home.

If your home is damaged, your emergency supplies may have been destroyed, too. Where will you go Having a neighborhood CERT program, where neighbors have worked and trained together, developing trust and understanding, may offer you a safe alternative - say, next door or down the street - where you can share resources without unduly burdening someone else.
 

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