So, the apocalypse is coming, and you think that you are prepared. Well, have you thought about how you will be contacting your friends and family during the post-apocalyptic world?
If you are reading this, you might have actually started preparing for that exact scenario. The truth is, when the apocalypse happens, the power grid will likely go down, and that will leave all modern technological advances null and void.
Old School Wonders
Many of the younger generations do not even know what walkie-talkies are, but they will definitely come in handy when the power grid goes down. Due to the fact that many walkie-talkies are battery operated, it is important to not only have the handheld devices ready but make sure that you have plenty of batteries on hand to keep them working.
The great thing about walkie-talkies is that each channel can be used for communication. Everyone in the family should agree on using a specific channel, and stick to that agreement. It would be a great idea to store the walkie-talkies after switching them to the appropriate channel. By doing this, you are ensuring that every member of your family is on the same page (i.e. channel) if/when all hell breaks loose.
Now with all of that being said, if you do not sell yourself short on your preparedness you should definitely invest in solar-powered walkie-talkies. If you choose solar-powered devices, you will no longer have to burden yourself with batteries for this device when you could be thinking about more important items like food, water and shelter.
When All Else Fails…
Given that many people will have to travel to get to their relatives, there are more factors to consider than walkie-talkies. Always leave notes on easy-to-see landmarks. Now, if you are not properly trained in self-defense and/or gun safety and handling procedure this could be dangerous, but that is why we are going to go ahead and recommend that you start training now.
In the event that chaos ensues, you will need to be able to protect yourself and/or your family. Back to the point… By keeping something handy to write with (i.e. permanent marker), you will be able to lead any of your friends/family directly to you.
Not only do you want to let them know which way you have gone, but you will also need to inform them of where you are going, when you left and when/if you plan on returning to that point.
It cannot be stressed enough that when using this method of communication, you need to be well-trained on how to take care of yourself.
If all hell breaks loose, people will no longer politely ask for a cup of sugar or a can of corn, but they will likely hurt or even kill you to get what they want.
To put it in a nutshell, when the power grid goes down, cellphones, tablets, computers and landlines are no longer useful. You and your family should have a secret code for communication, walkie-talkies that are all set to the same channel and a clear understanding of what to do and where to go. Once that line of communication has been incorporated, the rest should fall into place.
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