Communication
How to Stay Informed Without Internet
No cell service, no Wi-Fi, no power – and still well informed. These methods work when the internet goes down, and here's how to prepare.
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Communication
Stay informed when networks and internet fail: emergency alert apps, cell broadcast, crank radios, two-way radios, and a family emergency plan.
Communication
PMR and Freenet Radios for Emergencies
License-free handheld radios keep your family and neighbors in touch when the cell network goes down. What PMR446 and Freenet can do, and what they can't.
Communication
Emergency Contact List and Family Meeting Point
When your phone is dead or the network goes down, a plan on paper is what counts. Here's how to create an emergency contact list and set meeting points for your family.
Communication
Public Warning Systems in Germany: NINA, Cell Broadcast and Sirens
How will you be warned about danger in Germany? We explain siren signals, cell broadcast and the NINA warning app, and what you should set up now.
Communication
The Hand-Crank Radio: Why Every Household Needs One
When power and internet go down, the radio remains the most important source of information. We show what matters when choosing a hand-crank radio.