Alabama First Lady Promotes “Text First. Talk Second.”™

First Lady Dianne Bentley and the Safe America Foundation stress use of text messaging during emergencies

Montgomery, AL (April 20, 2012) – First Lady Dianne Bentley of Alabama joined the Safe America Foundation today to encourage Alabamians to “Text First. Talk Second.”™ when letting those closest to them know they are okay after a disaster. At a press conference today at the Governor’s Mansion, the First Lady remembered those who lost their lives to the tornados which struck the Cotton State on April 27, 2011 and unveiled a new Public Service Announcement (click here to view) highlighting text messaging’s important safety use.

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