Illustration of state of Utah with seismograph lines implying an earthquake. Hand holding a mobile phone with text message, "Family Text Group, is everyone OK?" Image title: Mobile Phones Will they work?

April 2025: Communication – Phone Feasibility

In April, we focus on the Great Utah ShakeOut and emergency communication. As we’re preparing for the biggest earthquake drill in the state, you might ask, “Will mobile phones work in an earthquake or other disaster?” The answer is … maybe.  If your phone doesn’t lose power, if the cell towers are still functioning, and if the networks are not …