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Which emergency radios and communication gear do you need?

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Questions about radios and communication

What is a NOAA weather radio?

A radio that receives the National Weather Service's NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts of warnings, watches and forecasts, 24 hours a day. Hand-crank and battery models work with no power.

Do I need a license for walkie-talkies?

In the US, FRS radios need no license. GMRS radios need an FCC license, and amateur (ham) radio needs a licence exam. Check the rules where you live.

How does a family stay in touch when phone lines are jammed?

Ready.gov recommends texting rather than calling, choosing an out-of-area contact everyone checks in with, and writing key numbers down on paper.

Free: printable checklists and prep spreadsheets, including a water and food calculator and a power budget. For answers with no internet: Survival LLM.

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