During a tragedy like the Virginia Tech shootnigs, how would you find out if your kids are OK? Here are some websites that can help keep your family in touch during a crisis.
loopnote.com
This is one of several websites allowing users to create email lists for quick distribution of mass emails or text messages. It’s not specifically designed for emergency use, but may be an ideal way to communicate critical messages to family members. Once all your family members are signed up, alerts can be sent by anyone to the whole family via email or text message.
Ultimate Linx
Ultimate Linx could be very helpful as an emergency communication tool for your telephones. For about $25 per month, you get a unique 1-800 number that rings to any three phones all at once. For example, a child in trouble could call the emergency number and have Dad’s home, office and cell phones all ring at once.
