To be prepared for an emergency, you and your family must have
flashlights and batteries. If the electricity does not work, there will be no
light for you to navigate through a darkened building, and you will have to
rely on moonlight at night if there is a moon. Flashlights can prevent you from
stepping into dangerous areas and injuring yourself.
Another device to store away is a camping grill. If there is no
electricity, then there is no way for anyone to use their stove, even if it is
a traditional gas stove. Gas will not be able to be pumped up through the gas
lines and into your stove. If you have a small camping grill, matches, and a
pile of charcoal or wood, you can feed yourself and your family. Cook the
perishable food in the refrigerator before it begins to rot. Cast iron and
copper pans are durable pans that you can use on a grill.
But above all, having a secondary form of communication can keep
you informed on dangers as well as being able to talk to your nearby neighbors,
friends, or family. If a person wishes to communicate without electricity, they
must rely on small but powerful radios.
Why people need a handheld
CB Radios during an Earthquake
A CB radio or Citizen band radio is a radio that is utilized by
many types of public workers in an emergency, especially when phone lines are
down, and internet cables are damaged. Firefighters, police officers, and emergency
responders all use CB radios, and you will be able to hear them on different
radio channels. By using CB radios, a citizen can keep track of what is
happening around their city. They can listen and discover if a particular area
is dangerous to go through, if there is a gas leak somewhere, or if a building
has been severely damaged.
The average CB radio can operate on 12watts or less, making them
a perfect device to be recharged on a solar battery. If you don't have a solar
battery, then purchase a CB radio that can be powered by batteries. Best
choices from good brands can be found here: https://www.ratedradardetector.org/radio/cb/best-handheld/.
Keep the radio and a large stash of batteries together in a dry
area until you need them. But we do recommend purchasing a solar battery, as it
can also power smaller devices and your cellphone or a flashlight.
No matter what devices you purchase, always be sure to have an
emergency kit in case an earthquake strikes. A small kit should have at least a
CB radio, batteries, shoes and socks, a flashlight and batteries, matches, and
enough water for two weeks. Remember that every item you have pre-stocked is
one less worry you won't have to deal with during an emergency period.