Tech Precautions to Take in Advance of the Blizzard

With the impending arrival of the 2013 blizzard, please click here to read about some ways you may be able to recharge your devices in the event you lose power.

If you are charging your phone inside a garage, make sure the garage door is opened. Cell phone towers may be down and you may lose internet service, but keep in mind that most smartphones have a built-in light that could come in handy during these times.  

Also, at this time if you are not using your cellphone, keep it charged. Use your phone as sparingly as possible to preserve power. Dim the display on your smartphone. Since I will not be using my cellphone during the evening, I will be turning it off to preserve my battery in case we lose power. Also, use text messaging to reach out as this is likely to be more successful. One thing people did after Hurricane Sandy was to use wireless networks where free Wi-Fi is offered, such as Starbucks.

Before retiring, it will be a good idea to disconnect electrical power to televisions, computers, printers, etc. Have copies of any prescriptions. Use a smartphone if you have one or a phone with a camera to take a picture of them.

If you bank online, you may want to make sure that all bills that need to be paid in the next several days are accounted for and that you have money in your accounts to cover any recurring and other payments that you have set up. If you lose power, you may not be able to pay these bills and transfer money between accounts until power is restored. 

Most of all, be safe. Unless you absolutely have to go out, stay indoors. Being safe is of utmost importance. Use common sense. Fill up water bottles and tea pots.

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