We have a chance for power outages and cell phone towers failing any time a storm moves through , but there’s a way to stay connected in the worst case scenario: a weather radio.

They are easy to use and a simple way to stay connected to important weather or emergency updates without relying on the grid.

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“That is the fastest, most accurate way to get information and alerts from the National Weather Service, ” said Caileigh Peterson, a Radio Safety Manager for Midland. “They also have AM/FM radio so helps keep the kiddos entertained, but then they also SOS stroke flashlights, too, if you do have those power outages.”

An added way to communicate is with walkie-talkies…even the ones your kids got from Santa.

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