Hurricane Sandy Aftermath Stresses Importance of Basic Communication

Up in the Northeastern regions, the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy can not only be seen and felt in the hearts of those who have lost everything, but also for those who have adapted to the city’s virtual smorgasbords of Wi-Fi connections, 4G LTE data streaming and the simplicity of services occurring at a call, a click, or a swipe. For many stranded in the inner city, suburban, and rural areas, a huge lesson learned from the century’s super storm is staying connected. And for those who relied on everything at a click, call, text or tap of a touchscreen, may now find themselves and their technology as obsolete as ever.

From the tops of the touch screens where we once read five bars and the letters LTE, now bear ellipses and the words “Searching” to collective sighs and worries everywhere, as if our songs are singing the chorus to a Roy Ayers classic. Even Gizmodo joked in the clouds of Sandy’s aftermath that payphones were used for the first time in over twelve years.

In the wake of disaster, businesses rely on their 800 toll free numbers for accessibility. Regardless of the number of bars or overall signal strength, or light and power availability, an 800 toll free number service never goes out of commission. Keeping an open line of communication is the first major step toward recovery.

Furthermore, businesses and residents alike felt the impact in both physical and economical ways. 800 number services have opened up to help specific businesses that were affected by the wrath of Sandy. In the end, the best means of communication for clients, consumers, assistance and outreach, are the ones that won’t ever disconnect.