Staying Informed Without Internet or TV
Objective
Maintain reliable information flow when usual channels are down.
Tools
- Battery/hand‑crank AM/FM radio
- NOAA/Weather band receiver (where available)
- Community boards and local bulletin points
Intel Cycle
- Listen on the hour; log key updates.
- Check physical notice boards at set times.
- Share essentials with neighbors via a printed note.
Signal Discipline
- Separate rumor from official notices; note sources and times.
- Use one family member as the “intel scribe.”
Real Example
During a regional outage, a block captain posted twice‑daily summaries from radio briefings, reducing panic and duplicate rumors.
Checklist
- Radio + spare batteries
- Notepad, markers, tape
- Map with marked shelters/clinics
Contingencies
- No batteries → rotate between households with power banks.
- Conflicting info → default to official emergency services channels.
After‑Action
Create a neighborhood “info loop” with posted times and responsible volunteers.
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