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AT&T prepares for hurricane season - claim

With a 'more active than average' Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2008, US communications holding company AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) has announced that it is prepared to respond quickly if a storm strikes and is providing communications tips for use before, during and after a storm.

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According to the company, its network preparations include: adding capacity to the wireless network; testing backup batteries located at cell sites; maintaining a backup power plan; topping off generators with fuel at cell sites and central and field-level switching facilities; using natural gas in some of the permanent generators; staging generators in safe locations for their deployment once a storm has passed; elevating switches critical to network operations above expected flood levels; protecting physical facilities against flooding; as well as preparing equipment for deployment in the wake of storm.

The company has also provided consumers with the following tips for the hurricane season: have a family communications plan in place; keep one corded (landline) telephone that is not dependent on electricity in case of a power outage; program all emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into the mobile phone; keep wireless phone batteries charged at all times; keep the wireless phone dry; forward the home number to wireless number in the event of an evacuation; and track the storm and access weather information on the wireless device.

Additional information can be found at http://www.att.com/vitalconnections. No financial details were disclosed.

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AT&T prepares for hurricane season - claim

Telecomworldwire, May 6, 2008

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