Urban Survival - Communications Following a Disaster
By David Hardin

Following either a man made or natural disaster, normal methods of communication are frequently damaged, or clogged with calls. Preparing in advance can lessen the stress of the situation and improve your chance of survival. Remember these points.

• Cordless phones require household electricity to work. • Old, rotary or push button phones may still work even if you have lost electricity to your home. I recently purchased one of these phones in a thrift store for $5.00. • Cellular phones may still work when land lines are down. • It is often easier to phone out of a disaster area than into it. Having a family contact outside your area is important.

Before a disaster strikes it is important for all family members to agree on several area bulletin boards where you can leave written messages. These can usually be found in grocery ...

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