People in NO/LA need to CHARGE their cell phones NOW

[merbex]

If you are in contact with anyone there tell them to do this NOW!!

Use land lines while you still can

[merbex]

1. I'm kicking this shamelessly

[AuntPatsy]

2. Ill help kick you, a good idea.

[steve2470]

3. kick nt

[Sannum]

4. kick

[Crazy Guggenheim]

5. Bump.

[merbex]

6. Kicked because....

POWER OUTAGES WILL LAST FOR WEEKS...AS MOST POWER POLES WILL BE DOWN
AND TRANSFORMERS DESTROYED. WATER SHORTAGES WILL MAKE HUMAN SUFFERING
INCREDIBLE BY MODERN STANDARDS.
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[benito]

7. the local governments will take over the cell towers

if needed to coordinate efforts. If you try to contact someone in LA tommorrow and aren't able to, don't panic.

[Sgent]

8. Cell towers

are very full, hard to get through to people.

Use text messaging, still going through (I have step brother who will be ok but miserable on N Shore).

[CottonBear]

9. There are cell phone chargers that run on 9 volt batteries.

They may be able to find them at Radio Shack. Charging is a good idea. Remember the car charger so you can recharge the phone in the car if necessary.

Fill up all tubs, sinks and containers (including garbage cans) with water. Non-potable water can be used to flush toilets. Fill up every potable water jug and container. Keep your medicines with you. If possible, put furniture up on blocks if you're in a flood prone area. Keep your pets safe. Buy pet food.

Buy candles and lighters. Charcoal and lighter fluid will be good for grilling when electricity is off. Propane Coleman stoves and lanterns should be used OUTDOORS. Buy extra gas if you can. Buy batteries.

God have mercy on New Orleans, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

[steve2470]

10. kick nt