Get an emergency radio
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Summary
Having a working, battery operated radio and knowing what channel to listen to for instructions could save your life in the event of an emergency.
Description
In the event of a serious emergency, many countries broadcast information, including evacuation or other instructions, via special radio channels. Having a radio that works when there is no electricity and knowing what station to dial in for this information is critical when other communication systems fail.
Tips
• Some emergency radios have USB ports for charging small electronics or are powered by hand cranks or solar cells, so they could offer a little extra power if needed.
• If mainly battery-powered, check periodically that the batteries are properly charged.
• Hand-powered and solar radios are great because you do not need to worry about charged batteries.
• You may want to consider a radio that works beyond commercial radio frequencies. If you go this route, be sure you know how to use it ahead of time.
• Use a marker to write your local emergency frequencies on the radio itself after a search online to find them.
• If mainly battery-powered, check periodically that the batteries are properly charged.
• Hand-powered and solar radios are great because you do not need to worry about charged batteries.
• You may want to consider a radio that works beyond commercial radio frequencies. If you go this route, be sure you know how to use it ahead of time.
• Use a marker to write your local emergency frequencies on the radio itself after a search online to find them.
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