Emergency & Disaster Communication Course

This section talks about what types of communications are available that are simple and easy to use. There are three types of communications I will over in this course, GMRS/FRS radios, Amateur Radio and Cellular communications.

This section covers the use of GMRS/FRS radios and differences between the two and a demo of calling out on them during an emergency (Test). 

Amateur radio or sometimes called HAM radio has been around for 100+ years and used for all types of communications including emergency communications. This section will talk about the different types of Amateur radio FCC licenses and how to use amateur radio during times of emergencies.

Cellular communications today is so a part of our daily lives we don’t even think about not being without our cell phones. There are so many things we use them for, from alarm clocks, voice and text communications, to internet use and many more. Cellular communications has greatly improved our lives and set us up for problems when the communications fails. Since we rely so much on these devices that when an emergency or disaster happens we all try to use our cell phones to communicate with family and friends and this can overload the cell towers or they are not operating at all.

This section will show you how to use your cell phone even when voice communications is not available in times of emergency using text messaging and emergency apps.

If you have internet access on your cell phone, there are a few apps you can use to let family and friends know you are okay and where you are located.

This section will list a few smartphone apps that you can use for many reasons; notifications, locating nearest hospital, CPR instructions and emergency preparedness.

Having the right communications with you during an emergency does not have to be complicated, just have to plan ahead so when it happens you are ready for it. If you are interested more in being prepared for emergencies, come over to https://www.outdoorcore.com/?ref=f71299 .

One thing you can do to plan for an emergency is to have a family communications plan. This plan contains contact information, email addresses, phone numbers and neighborhood and regional meeting places. FEMA has a Family Communications Plan form you can fill out and you can put your communications information into this plan. Once this is filled out you can practice this plan with your friends and family. This form link can be found in the resources page of this course.