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10 Reasons why cells phones may not work during a disaster...
- Cell phone towers may be down (Ice storm). During ice storms, cell towers can be toppled due to the weight of the ice.
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Access overload can occur when everyone is trying to call in or out. This happened during 9-1-1.
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First responders may have priority when there is a disaster. There is a mechanism that is put in place so that with a code, first responders can get top priority for cell phone usage.
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Cell phones may not work in all parts of the world. It will depend on whether you signed up for Global System for Mobile Communication -GSM or Code Division Multiple Access- CDMA.
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Call may be blocked because of dust and debris (9-1-1)
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Calls may be blocked near government offices or hospitals. Often signals are blocked near these buildings for security reasons.
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Your battery is dead and there is no power to recharge it.
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You may be on an airplane and unable to use your phone.
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Your payment may not have been processed due to disaster and your phone may be shut off.
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Company is closed down and auto disconnect on. There will be no way to contact the company during a disaster.
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