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Dimension

Communication

Battery radio, backup SIM, alert systems, written rally point, redundant comms.

Assessed questions

    Do you have a battery FM radio (works during cellular outages)?

    Do you have a backup SIM from a different carrier?

    Is a family rally point defined in writing?

    Is FR-Alert (or local equivalent) enabled on all family phones?

    Do you have PMR walkie-talkies (2-5 km range)?

    Is a paper list of emergency contacts in every go-bag?

Recommendations

    1.
    bronze

    Buy a battery or dynamo FM radio (~€25).

    Estimated cost: ~25

    2.
    silver

    Enable FR-Alert (phone settings, free).

Material checklist

    Battery FM radio~25
    Printed emergency contacts card
    PMR walkie-talkies (pair)~50

International resources

Adapted to your country

Emergency numbers, alert systems, official bodies. Select your country on the assessment page to customize.

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