As hurricanes become more frequent and widespread, it’s important to know your cordless phone’s limitations. Though most phone lines are underground, and thus unaffected by high winds and fallen trees, a cordless phone requires electricity, so it will do you no good if the power is off. Most corded phones are powered by the phone lines and so are more likely to keep working during a power outage. While you can charge a cell phone through a vehicle adapter, it might not work if the nearby cell towers are damaged. For these reasons, it’s always a good idea to keep at least one corded phone line in your home.