Earthquake Preparedness

1.  Good article on earthquake preparedness:

 http://beprepared.com/article.asp?ai=20&name=Earthquakes

2.  Cell phone helps and hints:

1. The emergency number worldwide for cell phones is 112.  If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your service provider
and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the phone will search any existing network and connect you.

2. Hidden battery power: If your cell phone battery is very low, press the keys *3370#.  Your cell phone will restart with this reserve.

3. If you lock your keys in your car and have a spare remote keyless entry fob at home, call home and have some one hold the fob up to the cell phone and have them press the “open” button.  Hold your cell phone about a foot from the car door.  The car will unlock.

4. How to disable a stolen cell phone:  To check your phone’s serial number, key in the following digits:  *#06#.  A 15 digit code will appear on the screen.  This number is unique to your phone.  Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.  If your phone is stolen, you can contact your service provider and give them the numbers.  They can then block your phone from being used so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.

       5. Free directory service for cell phones: (800) FREE411.