Wednesday, 13 August 2014

Why Everyone Should Have An Emergency Radio

By Eric Holm


In the time of crises we often lose control over our thought process and become nervous. Such traumatic emergency situations or conditions need to be handled with proper care and intelligence. Your safety should always be the top priority in any case because unless you are safe you cannot provide help to others. Safety is always the top priority and emergency communications is the basic element to this safety. It requires a lot of courage on the part of the victim to wake up and take charge after the devastating damage that comes with a natural or man-made disaster.

Communications often break down in the immediate aftermath of a massive flood, devastating tsunami or strong earthquake. In some cases, physical damage will render the system inoperable. Many times the system simply becomes overwhelmed as people desperately attempt to reach out to loved ones. Antennas can lose power and cellular towers and telephone wires can be physically damaged, depending on the nature of the disaster. Government systems can even break down in the wake of hurricanes, blizzards and other severe weather events. When communication among the citizens becomes limited, it is time for certain organizations to spring into action with solutions. There are a number of different plans in place that are designed to restore or replace certain communication systems where there is a catastrophic failure. There are also tools and pieces of equipment that can help people stay in touch during these trying times.

An amateur radio setup has limited power but can be an important form of communication when the professional systems fail. When cell phones and wired phones are knocked out of commission, the amateur radio will still be able to send and receive signals. It does not depend on vast land based facilities that are vulnerable to damage. Amateur operators are often able to power their radios with an ordinary car battery.

Many people will rely on a solar radio when the power goes out. This tool is designed to use sunlight as a source of power. A solar radio with flashlight has the added benefit of being able to provide illumination. A good old fashioned AM/FM transistor system is capable of picking up any warnings or instructions being put out by the agencies in charge of public safety. It is crucial to be aware of any local evacuations that may be in effect. Your survival could depend on whether or not you are able to receive this valuable information. These tools will ensure that you stay completely informed about the situation. Headphones and a carrying strap are included with most transistor units.

Brass Whistle with Lanyard: This brass whistle includes a lanyard and is a great attention catching device. The device is especially compact and affordable. There's a special method of using the device - to indicate a call for help three sharp bursts are used and to answer a call, only two bursts are used. Some other important communication devices that can be used during a crisis include, AM/FM Radio Siren Flashlights, Bull Horn, Hand Held Radio, Weather Band w/Dynamo Charging System, Lifeline Emergency Kit w/Phone, Solar Dynamo Radios along with Flashlights Models, Megaphone, some with Sirens, Pocket Compass, Solar AM/FM Shortwave Radio, and shack flashlights.




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