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An article on choosing the right kind of radio for use during a Disaster or emergency [click on link to read in its entirety]:

“Mobile emergency notifications are great, but older technology, such as radio, has an essential role in community disaster management. When communication systems and power grids fail, battery-powered radios, particularly those with hand crank or solar charging options, continue to work.”