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Emergency Communications - Advanced Weather Alerts, Alert Fatigue, and Practical Emergency Planning
Environmental emergencies often unfold with little warning. Yet, with layered tools, a bit of preparation, and clear communication, you can help …
Emergency Communications - Introduction
In today’s world, we rely heavily on cell phones and internet-based communication for nearly every aspect of daily life. For most…
Emergency Communications - Lesson 1 - Emergency Communication from Your Smartphone; Using What You Have
When you’re outside of cell coverage, newer smartphones can now connect to satellites in certain emergency situations. This is a…
Emergency Communications - Lesson 2 - Alternative Communication Options
Rapid Radios are a modern, LTE (Long Term Evolution)-based push-to-talk communication solution designed for families…
Emergency Communications - Lesson 3 - Walkie-Talkies: A Familiar Yet Powerful Communication Tool
For many of us, walkie-talkies were our first exposure to two-way communication, a staple of childhood adventures…
Emergency Communications - Lesson 4 -
When it comes to versatile, long-range, and grid-independent communication, HAM radios (also known as amateur radios) are…
Emergency Communications - Lesson 5 - What Is a Police/EMS Scanner?
A scanner, also known as a police scanner or EMS scanner, is a radio receiver that scans multiple frequencies used by…