Communication is Critical During a Crisis
Whether you need to send an emergency distress signal, monitor a local disaster, communicate with your team during a search and rescue operation, call first responders or other emergency personnel, or communicate with your family, your emergency communication device should keep you connected and informed when you need it most. Here are a few options.
1. Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator
Go beyond the limits of cellular networks with this compact and lightweight satellite communicator by Garmin. This mini GPS Satellite communicator can keep you in touch for up to two weeks. Enables two-way messaging and interactive SOS globally (Active satellite subscription required.)
About this Device
- Navigate back to where you started by using TracBack routingShare your location with loved ones back home at any time (active satellite subscription required) by using your MapShare page or with your coordinates embedded in your messages.
- Get accurate heading information using the digital compass — even when you’re not moving.
- Sync with the Garmin Explore app and website on your compatible smartphone for trip planning and topographical mapping, and create waypoints, courses, activities, and collections you can sync to your device.
- Pair with Garmin devices, such as wearables and handhelds, and use them to send and receive messages and trigger an SOS (active satellite subscription required)
- Battery life: up to 14 days in 10-minute tracking mode
2. BaoFeng Tech BF-F8HP Ham Radio
This Portable Ham Radio Helps Preppers Communicate in Emergencies
The BaoFeng Tech BF-F8HP can access all the channels that ham radio enthusiasts use and even monitor two channels simultaneously – like emergency weather stations and local radio transmissions – ensuring you never miss an urgent alert or essential update. It’s built to last and easy to use. Plus, it’s fully compliant with FCC regulations.
Features:
- Communicate During a Crisis: Stay connected with loved ones and receive critical information. Cell phones can be unreliable and have spotty reception during emergencies. Ham Radios allow you to communicate over long distances without cell towers, making them a vital survival tool that provides a reliable alternative method of communication.
- Portable: This pocket-sized, hand-held device is about the size of a walkie-talkie.
- FM Radio: In addition to accessing emergency frequencies, you can also use this ham radio to listen to FM radio for entertainment and to de-stress while in the field.
- Legal for Amateur Frequencies: This radio is compliant with FCC regulations, so it is completely legal to use.
- Track Two Channels at Once: You can listen to two channels at once to get as much critical info as possible.
- Hands-Free Use: The “Voice Operated Transmit” feature takes voice commands with the included mic and earpiece.
- Reliable: It has long-lasting battery life, cranked-up power output of up to 8 watts, and credibility to back it up – BaoFeng’s a highly-respected name in the Ham community.
- Adjustable & Customizable: Adjustable power levels help you conserve power when you need it or operate at full capacity if you want premium performance. Also features a customizable tri-color display.
3. Uniden PRO401HH Professional Series 40 Channel Handheld CB Radio
The Uniden PRO401HH delivers the convenience of a handheld CB radio with the security of knowing you have the longest range possible so you can always stay in touch.
- It features a low-power setting to conserve battery life and a high-power setting so you can extend your range when needed.
- Designed for use in the citizen’s band (CB) radio service, the PRO401HH mobile radio will operate on any of the 40 CB frequencies authorized by the (FCC).
- It’s compact and lightweight, weighing approximately 1 pound, making it easy to operate with one hand. The design features strategically placed controls and jacks on the top, left, and right sides.
- You can use rechargeable (9 AA Ni-MH) or alkaline (9 AA) batteries (not included). The included DC power cable will also charge your AA Ni-MH batteries. A switch inside the battery compartment lets you select rechargeable or alkaline batteries.
4. Micro Scream Whistle by Frog & Co.
One of the Lightest, Loudest Emergency Whistles Around
Features:
- Extremely LOUD: Just one puff of air on this whistle creates a piercing 100-decibel sound that’ll help alert rescue teams even a mile away.
- Easy To Use: Simply blow firmly on the emergency whistle’s mouthpiece to alert rescue teams.
- Works Every Time: This pealess whistle will work in every weather condition and won’t get gummed up from too much moisture.
- Incredibly Lightweight: Only 0.2 oz – so whether it’s in your pocket or your survival kit, it’ll never weigh you down.
- Tough As Nails: Made from durable, high-impact ABS plastic, it is robust, rugged, and reliable. Its non-corroding design ensures the whistle will work well every single time.
5. Door Stop Alarm by Frog & Co.
Keep Your Valuables Safe With This Security Door Stopper
The Door Stop Alarm by Survival Frog is an essential survival tool for anyone looking to keep their valuables safe from harm. This security door stopper is small enough to fit in your hand (making it the perfect travel Door Stop), yet loud enough to alert you when your door is broken into. Perfect for survival preparedness, this Door Stop will soon become your new must-have item both at home and abroad. Get this survival tool today and maintain control of your valuables no matter where you are.
Features:
- Incredibly Compact: This door wedge is the perfect size for your suitcase or bug out bag. Weighs merely 5 oz. and fits in the palm of your hand, making it the ideal travel door stop.
- Top-Notch Security: The 120 dB alarm will signal you as soon as they start to enter, and the door stop’s adjustable motion sensor loudly alerts you if a robber is tampering with it. Plus, the alarm has an on/off switch, so it won’t go off in your luggage or bug out bag.
- Easy to Use: Simply push the door wedge underneath any door you want to be protected from opening. Then, turn the switch to “on” – and come running when an intruder tries to get in without you knowing!