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Posted: Updated:  Technology companies are trying to keep people
safe in disasters.  The Mobile Guardian app lets you contact
rescue workers with just a few taps on your smart phone screen.
 In addition to sending a call for help, it also sends GPS
coordinates.  The app even lets you contact friends through a
contact list and social networking.  There's also a button you
can use to let everyone know you're OK.  The Spare One emergency
phone can help give you peace of mind if a disaster knocks out
your power, and you can't charge your phone  It's loaded with a
battery that is not activated until you pull a tab.  That gives
it a long shelf life.  Even without mobile service configured,
it can still dial 911.  If you put in your phone's SIM card, you
can also dial other numbers.  Most Popular