Below are answers to frequent questions. Southwestern Bell began its Y2K preparedness in 1996. It has upgraded, assessed and fixed its equipment. S.W. Bell reports its equipment is ready for the rollover on Jan. 1, and beyond. At critical times during the New Year holiday weekend, just like on Mother's Day, there may be times when you can't get a dial tone.
Telephone companies have a maximum number of calls they can handle at any one time.
The best advice is to refrain from using your telephone except for emergencies. Significant resources have been put toward the year 2000 effort to help ensure banks, thrifts and credit unions will be ready for the new millennium. The Federal Reserve has examined its own applications and developed a detailed contingency plan to ensure it is ready for the year 2000 rollover. It has increased its cash reserves to meet Y2K or any other type of demand that may occur. The City of Fort Worth proposed Livestock and Fowl Ordinance revisions are currently under review by council in an effort to address concerns voiced by citizens at public hearings.