EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

When normal communications fail, having a simple plan and the right tools can make a major difference. Learn how to stay connected with family, receive reliable information, and use backup communication methods when phones and internet are unavailable.

Emergency Communications: the Alta Survival couple using handheld radios in the mountains.

Communication equipment only helps if your household knows how to use it. Establish contact procedures, identify primary and backup methods, practice with your radios, and make sure everyone knows what to do when normal systems are disrupted.

Put it into practice

Use this planning check to review what you have and choose one improvement.

Household Communications Planning Check