BOSTON (WHDH) -- Having your cell phones ready to go is a big part of being prepared for a storm.

Cell phone tips:

-- Use text messaging
-- Limit non-emergency calls
-- Charge your wireless devices
-- Protect your phone from the elements

AT&T recommends using text messaging during an emergency.

Texts go through faster, than voice calls because they require less system resources.

They also said you should limit your non-emergency calls to conserve battery life.

Don’t forget to charge your phones or wireless devices before the storm arrives and always protect your devices from the elements.