Radios
Guglielmo Marconi gave the first public demonstration of his radio equipment in London on December 12, 1896. Exactly 5 years later, Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio signal from Cornwall, England, to St. John’s, Newfoundland, ushering in a new era of speedy and accurate communication.
Radios can be extremely important in an emergency. They can provide immediate information about what happened, where to go, and how to secure help or supplies. Include a portable radio in your emergency supplies, along with fresh batteries. Mark the frequency of your local emergency radio station with a sticker, and program pre-set buttons on car radios. Hand-crank and solar powered radios are battery- and stress-free, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional models.
