Preparedness
Emergency Communications
A survey of communication options for when cell service and internet cannot be counted on.
- Skill level
- Beginner to Intermediate
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When infrastructure is disrupted, cell phones may not be the reliable link most people assume. This class covers the range of options — from GMRS and FRS radios to CB, shortwave, and amateur (HAM) radio — and how to build a household communications plan that works when the grid does not.
What you'll learn
- Why cell networks may fail during an emergency
- The differences between FRS, GMRS, CB, shortwave, and HAM radio
- How to sketch a family communications plan
- Simple, low-cost radios to start with
What to bring
- Notebook and pen