Communication Prep
It is not common practice for many in general to think about communication outages because most people in developed countries are easily connected to each other per cellphones and other means. Communication seems to be a natural part of life, almost a standard. What will you do if a disaster DOES occur and you are unable to communicate with your family, friends and loved ones? In an emergency situation it is imperative that you have a proper method of communication to not only check in on friends, family and loved ones, but to organize and collaborate to achieve clear outcomes in a very tense situation.
Helpful Communication Information
We have witnessed firsthand how lack of basic communication can lead to chaotic situations. When an emergency occurs, the need to communicate is immediate. Lack of communication can lead many in crisis situations to behave abnormally and sometimes leads to erratic or hysterical behavior. Establishing a solid communication plan as part of your wholistic approach to disaster prep is extremely important. Having one’s own independent communication system that is independent of infrastructure like telephone lines and cell towers, broadcast radio and TV can save your life. Satellite Phones, HAM Radios, CB Radios, Walkie Talkie’s and more can all be used as emergency communication devices. Amazing technologies we consider as basic standards of living (like cell phones) rely on an incredibly elaborate infrastructure that can be knocked out at any point.
