Called back.....no answer. These calls are so aggravating. WHY are they allowed to call people on the Do Not Call List? I just don't answer unfamiliar numbers but have children who travel and worry it might be them. BUT have decided if it's important, they will leave a message.
In 2011, my cell went out immediately. I had landline for about two days and then it went out also. I presumed because they had been operating on batteries and, with no power to recharge, batteries run down. I didn't know anyone kept both for the entire 5-6 days. FWIW, I live on Monte Sano...
Tornados can tear down any tower any human has ever built.
Those things have 400 mile-per-hour winds.
They can pick up automobiles and slam those against anything.
Well, I lived in Cullman in 2011. And I assure you that my grandmothers landline was still working long after all cell phones and power went out.
I personally don't have a landline, but I don't understand why it seems to offend you that other people do....
Joplin, MO and Tuscaloosa, AL both lost cell service for days after their tornadoes. They damaged several towers so there was no service, cell or land.