I'm sure it's no surprise to any of you that the ApplePower meeting for this coming Saturday, January 23, is cancelled because of the big snow… lots and lots of snow.
At this time, we are planning to re-schedule our monthly meeting for Saturday, January 30, starting at 10 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Active Center, Room 104, 1633 Elm Street, Allentown, PA, depending, of course, on weather and driving conditions.
Here's hoping that we won't be snowed in for too long and that we don't suffer any power outages. Note that, if you need a flashlight, just tap on Flashlight in your iPhone's Control Center. (To get to the Control Center, swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone.)
Try to keep your Apple devices fully charged so that you can keep in touch with the outside world or otherwise keep occupied. Last time there was a prolonged power outage in my home, I managed to keep my iPhone, iMac, and MacBook Pro charged by getting into my car with them and running my car's engine while charging my devices from the car charger. A side benefit was that, while I was waiting for them to charge, I turned on the radio and listened to local and national news or music on my favorite radio stations.
If you're a PPL customer, in case of a power-related emergency, including downed power lines, immediately call 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775). Press 1 for “Power Problem" when prompted. Also, you can get lots of info about power outages in the Lehigh Valley by logging in to PPL's Outage Center at Outage Center. Here is where you can view an online map of power outages in your area and sign up to receive status alerts or report a power outage in your home or neighborhood via phone, email, or text.
We look forward to seeing you on January 30. Meanwhile, stay safe and keep warm.
