In the event of a bad storm, a crank radio is a valuable tool to have handy. Source: Pixabay
When it comes to disaster preparedness in Georgia, we recommend having an emergency kit at home that includes a number of items, including a radio to help keep you informed about upcoming storms and provide you with weather warnings. We highly recommend you pick up a crank storm radio since this won’t require electricity to use. The following are a few things to look for in a crank radio:
- Features – Some crank radios come with a number of other helpful features, including a headphone jack, a mobile device charger, a compass, a NOAA weather alert and a flashlight.
- Durability – The point of a crank radio is that you can use it during an emergency situation, which means that it better be durable. Look for a radio that can not only take a few bumps and drops but that is also water resistant and splash proof.
- Power – Obviously, all crank radios have cranks. But if something happens to the crank, you’ll want a backup plan. Most crank radios are also solar powered. Look for crank radios that have USB ports and take regular batteries as well.
Get a crank radio and contact us at Parker Young for more weather emergency tips.