This "bomb cyclone" is no joke. Stay safe out there, fellow Californians

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Our power just went out. And our cable company texted to say their internet service requires power to operate

So, let's find out how long this iPhone battery lasts.

#BombCyclone

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Serious question: are all cell phone towers required to have back-up generators? Just some?

How is it that cell phone service remains operational when the power goes out?

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@DataDrivenMD I’m not sure what the requirements are but here (northern NJ in the US) it feels like at least my most local towers have a couple of hours of battery backup and then go dark. I have seen other sites with generator backup.

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