A Prepper's Guide to Communicating in an Emergency

How will I be able to communicate when my cell phone is down? Cell phones require working service or the internet and a charged battery to operate. During an emergency, you may need to rely on alternative forms of communication such as amateur radio, family band radios, satellite phones, landlines, voice over internet protocol (VOIP), social media, or old fashioned hand-written notes.

Imagine how frustrating it might be to experience a sudden disruption in an emergency situation and not be able to reach family members or call for emergency assistance. It could be terrifying, but it does not have to be that way. A little advanced planning and practice can help maintain vital communication in many scenarios when cell phone capability is unavailable.

In this video, we will review basic communication devices and explore the benefits and limitations of each. Keep in mind scenarios in which you need to communicate and which tools, or methods, might enable you to achieve the desired outcome

For more details about emergency communication, visit our post: A Prepper's Guide to Communicating in an Emergency
https://theprovidentprepper.org/a-preppers-guide-to-communicating-in-an-emergency/

Other posts that may interest you include:

Steps to Build a Successful Family Emergency Plan
https://theprovidentprepper.org/steps-to-build-a-successful-family-emergency-plan/

A Wise Prepper’s Guide to Bartering Skills and Supplies
https://theprovidentprepper.org/a-wise-preppers-guide-to-bartering-skills-and-supplies/

To locate an amateur radio group near you, go to ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio at http://www.arrl.org/. This link http://www.arrl.org/clubs will take you directly to the page where you can search for local clubs. Enjoy!

You may want to look at these items on Amazon as you search for communication tools to help your family communicate in an emergency.

Emergency Radio with Backup Power and NOAA Alert
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Shortwave Radio
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Power Bank or Backup Battery Pack
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Portable Crank Generator for Cell Phones
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Solar Charger for Cell Phones
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Power Inverter with Car Adapter
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Satellite Phone Kit
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Radioddity FRS Radios
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Midland GMRS Two-Way Radio 2 Pack
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Midland GMRS Two-Way Radio 6 Pack
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Bearcat 880 DB Radio by Uniden
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Inexpensive, Starter Amateur Radio
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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500
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Faraday bags or EMP bags to protect equipment
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A special THANK YOU to Mark Conrad and Loren Chandler for sharing the great photos with us!