Communication

Great additions to Emergency Preparedness and Camping/Survival Supplies include communication devices.  Walkie Talkies (handheld radios) for grown-ups are awesome!  We use them when camping to touch base with each other when going different directions while hiking or when separating our group for one reason or another (some go fishing without the others...)  Each Ward in our Stake has an emergency communications plan set up.  Many radios are used to practice communicating in the event of an emergency and thus when an emergency occurs, coordinating needs of the neighborhood can be assessed & help can be arranged.  

Consider having a set of hand radios and a supply of batteries on hand with your supplies.  Don't forget to rotate the batteries as needed so you always have some fresh on hand.  Another great idea is to have an emergency radio to keep you informed about weather or other natural disaster updates.  For some options of emergency radios, click here.