Seven Free Smartphone Apps to Download Before the Storm

If Hurricane Sandy knocks out power in Montgomery County, one of the only connections to updates and information will be cell phones. Here are some good apps to have.

One of the best ways to stay connected if your power goes out during Hurricane Sandy is via your smartphone. Here's a list of some helpful apps to have on you smartphone as Hurricane Sandy bears down on Montgomery County, Pa. Montgomery County Community Alert System: This is the most direct way to get updates on any muncipality or school district in Montgomery County, Pa. Visit https://montco.alertpa.org/ to get weather updates and other vital storm-related updates from the agency that is in charge of handling storm response in the County. You can add a phone number for text alerts or email account to check from your phone. American Red Cross: This is the number one spot to find local shelters if you need it with the Shelters app and send …

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