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In reply to the discussion: Way back in the day before computers and the internet "Ma Bell" provided a local information number to call if... [View all]

AllaN01Bear

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9. i keep old phone books as they have information in the front on how to shut off water ,etc,
Reply to brush (Original post)
Thu Sep 11, 2025, 10:49 AM
Sep 11

after a disaster . cant do that when communications a r disrupted.

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Way back in the day before computers and the internet "Ma Bell" provided a local information number to call if... [View all] brush Sep 11 OP
Public Library? Donkees Sep 11 #1
Also, some towns' public libraries have computers with internet connections Vogon_Glory Sep 11 #2
I think about that all the time. Katinfl Sep 11 #3
i was like that Oppaloopa Sep 11 #4
I got a new phone book last week Marthe48 Sep 11 #5
i have a cell and land line , cell when i am by myself for medical reasons and land line for when i am at home AllaN01Bear Sep 11 #6
Good planning! Marthe48 Sep 11 #7
i use a cordless normally , but when the powe goes out , and u dont have one what do u do ? AllaN01Bear Sep 11 #8
I wait it out Marthe48 Sep 11 #10
Same here. Land line is important so others in the household can answer and listen to messages left question everything Sep 11 #12
i keep old phone books as they have information in the front on how to shut off water ,etc, AllaN01Bear Sep 11 #9
411 justaprogressive Sep 11 #11
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