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Here in the digital age, where children carry around more computing power in their pocket than was used to send men to the moon, it’s easy to lose track of older forms of communication. Bookstores are on life support, newspapers aren’t far behind and ham radio seems about as relevant as the rotary phone. But where other forms of communication have succumbed to the digital onslaught ham radio endures.

Why? Because when a natural disaster leaves the local digital infrastructure in tatters ham radios are there to pick up the slack. Handheld ham radios, while not as powerful as the one that takes up half your neighbor’s attic, can be just as useful in an emergency and are just a boatload of fun besides. Below are the 10 best handheld ham radios for 2021. ...

Emergencies typically strike when we least expect it and can escalate quickly. One day you’re mowing the lawn in the sparkling sunshine. A couple of days later a hurricane is on top of you and you’re in a fight for survival. There’s no water to drink because the municipal supply has been contaminated and all the stores were sold out of water by the time you got there.

Roads are cut off, emergency services won’t reach your area for days and the kids need water. No one will ever claim that they planned to be the victim of a natural disaster. But if you’re not planning for success then your planning for failure. Water storage containers are an easy way to ensure your family’s wellbeing during an emergency. Below are the 10 best water storage containers on the market. ...