(Storm Tracker)

Wed Sep 15 2004 03:59 PM

Cell Towers

Cell Tower don't get blown down easily...most likely that the power or telephone lines to the site are damaged...the emergency power on cell sites last for about 4-6 hours on battery and as long as there is fuel for sites with generators...not all sites have generators...all have batteries. That is why your service goes down in storms. No reports of down towers from Charley or Frances....just sites without power or antennas moved or damaged.

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