Preparedness
Emergency Communications
A survey of communication options for when cell service and internet cannot be counted on.
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