Yes my current phone has vibrate mode bit its so wimpy, I can barely 
feel it even when I hold the phone. Is the iPhone stronger in that respect?

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On 7/11/2012 6:05 AM, John Miller wrote:
> Most cell phones will vibrate too if that might help you, I have all
> emergency alerts texted to me in case I'm not near my radios and my phone
> sounds and vibrates.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert C" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:24 AM
> Subject: iPhone and emergency response
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>
>> Howdy everyone,
>> After our club meeting tonight, I want to work out the best way to stay
>> connected.
>>
>> Being deafblind, I need to find a method where I can be alerted when
>> emergencies arise here. Here are a couple scenarios that some of you
>> might relate to.
>>
>> One, I have a cochlear implant in one ear, other ear is deaf. I have an
>> alerting system that tells me when doorbell is pushed or landline phone
>> rings. I ignore the landline phoine when in bed. We talked about perhaps
>> using a radio dedicated to our selected emergency channel and in my
>> case, perhaps rig a bed shaker to it. That way I have no doubt I want to
>> get up and respond. Any other possible ideas?
>>
>> Second, when I am up and about, I want a way to receive particular
>> alerts. Cell phones can receive text messages. If I had an iPhone (which
>> I am considering) would it be possible to have text alerts ring? I am
>> not sure how this works on those phones since I dont ahve one yet. But I
>> need a way to know when an alert comes in from the county. One can
>> assign special ringtones to contacts. Can this be done for incoming text
>> messages? Does this make sense?
>>
>> I realize there is no perfect solution that will work all the time.
>> Most of the time would be acceptable. Thanks.
>>
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