Verizon offers tips for emergency communications plans as winter storm approaches

As severe winter weather threatens Georgia and Alabama today, Verizon Wireless urges residents to have their emergency communications plans in place. The company offers the following tips:<br /> <br /> Keep phones, tablets, batteries, chargers and other equipment in a dry, accessible location. Simple zip-lock storage bags will shield devices, and today there are many waterproof phones, cases and other protective accessories.<br /> <br /> Keep phone and tablet batteries fully charged