Hand-crank radio
Receives broadcast alerts without relying on a charged household outlet.
Emergency communications
Layered communications without illegal operation or cloud dependency.
A shelter communication plan should include receive-only alerts, local team coordination, printed fallback, battery planning, and legal radio operation.
Multi-band radio concepts
Useful for monitoring and lawful communication planning where permitted.
Satellite communication concepts
Potential outside-world reach-back with subscription, sky view, and power dependency.
Local mesh / LoRa-style communication concepts
Short text, telemetry, status packets, and sensor visibility where legally configured.
Antenna placement
Height, grounding, lightning risk, cable entry, and visibility all matter.
Offline contact plans
Printed maps, message templates, rendezvous points, and authority alert sources.
Communications
| Item | Priority | Purpose | Quantity / Duration | Supplies | Notes |
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| Hand-crank / battery radio category | High | Receives local alerts when internet and cellular networks fail. | One primary plus spare power Test monthly |
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Keep printed local frequency and alert notes. Follow all applicable radio rules.
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| LoRa-style telemetry / local sensor mesh concept | Medium | Supports short status messages and sensor visibility without cloud dependency. | Project-specific Maintain batteries and node map |
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Use for short messages, alerts, and telemetry, not voice or broadband. Radio compliance varies by jurisdiction.
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| Printed contact plan and message templates | High | Provides fallback if electronics fail. | One copy per operator location Update regularly |
View Recommended Supplies | Include meeting points, status phrases, and authority alert sources. |