The start of hurricane season on June 1 is a good time to stop and ensure you and your insurance clients are prepared to stay connected if and when severe weather strikes.

The ability to communicate with loved ones, emergency personnel, insurance professionals, friends and coworkers can be a challenge in the wake of a hurricane or other natural disaster.

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Mobile phone tips


Here are a few things you can do to prepare your mobile devices in case of weather disruption, according to Verizon:

1. Charge your devices before a storm hits, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, DVD players, flashlights and radios; to preserve battery life, dim the background light on your screen and turn off background data applications or Wi-Fi search services.

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