FEMA: Try social networks and texting if networks are congested

The agency says cell networks will likely be congested over the next day or two, and texting or using social networks will help alleviate such strain on the networks.

So far, over 700,000 people on the East Coast have lost power, and for many cell use is all they have left.

Check the Tweet and follow the storm here:

Phone lines may be congested during/after #Sandy. Let loved ones know you're OK by sending a text or updating your social networks.

-- FEMA (@fema) October 29, 2012