Im still investigating the gap between what is possible versus what is feasible versus how it actually happened (what we learnt from the actual experience). Most people stayed connected using smartphones post disaster. As wheels and spokes came on line then more pc, laptop, tablets came online. As the cell network was repaired, then I started doing a mobile hotspot in my house, or usb tethering. I have to assume other tech-savvy families did the same. I know some first responders, but there is a lot more to learn about the comms implications for search and rescue efforts.