These people in So CA actually DIALED their loved ones' (in SF) phone numbers, but got My phone. I even checked to see if maybe after I'd helped the first person, whether she'd been giving out my number. Not that I suspected her, given her character on the phone..but. Maybe, somehow in the circuitry.. my phone number popped up. Or maybe there was a rolling connect; and possibly others in areas surrounding the "hardest hit", got calls too?
Talked with two pacbell guys, and they thought it was curious too. I just figured I was blessed. And truly, I was glad to help.
That question, I can't answer. The only thing I can think of is that their calls were supposed to be diverted to an automated announcement, but that your number was programmed by mistake. Their good fortune and your opportunity to be of service!