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AlertsUSA

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on May 2, 2018 by Rob HanusMay 2, 2018

Get two months FREE alert service from AlertsUSA with this special offer for Preparedness Podcast listeners! Click on the image below, or in the sidebar, for full details on this offer. No credit card necessary! In a partnership with AlertsUSA, Preparedness … Continue reading →

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Electronic Disaster Preparedness 101: How to Prepare for Chaos

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on March 21, 2018 by Rob HanusMarch 21, 2018

By: H. Davis Disasters – whether man-made or natural – strike in every corner of the world, during any season, and in a variety of sizes, which is why they’re so dangerous. Aside from the amount of chaos and destruction … Continue reading →

Posted in Communications, Computers, Information, Entertainment and Plans | 2 Replies

8 Preparedness and Disaster-Ready Apps

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on November 8, 2017 by Rob HanusNovember 8, 2017

(Ed. note: Social media, and especially social apps on your phone, have become a necessity in the prepper’s ‘bag of tricks,’ so I welcome this guest post from Beth on some of the apps worth considering.) A mobile phone is … Continue reading →

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Top 12 Things to Listen to During an Emergency with your Police Scanner Radio

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on December 30, 2014 by Rob HanusDecember 29, 2014

During an emergency situation such as a hurricane, tornado, terrorist attack or nuclear emergency, access to information and knowing what’s going on around you can save your life. When traditional communication like phone, internet and TV are not available, police … Continue reading →

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Disaster Preparedness and the Single Sideband Radio

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on December 30, 2014 by Rob HanusDecember 29, 2014

Here’s a PDF of an article on using Single Sideband, often abbreviated SSB, for disaster communications. SSB is an efficient method to transmit information and you should take the time to become better familiar with this mode of radio communication. You … Continue reading →

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What Can We Expect in a Disaster or Major Emergency

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on July 11, 2013 by Rob HanusJuly 11, 2013

When I was in EmComm (Emergency Communications), there was a list that was passed around as a way of helping emergency coordinators make better plans for disasters. I originally found the information online here: http://www.races.org/docs/msg002.htm, though now it seems this … Continue reading →

Posted in Communications, Information, Entertainment and Plans | Tagged Amateur Radio, Communications, Disaster, Emergencies, Ham Radio, Logistics, Training, Why We Prepare | 1 Reply

What Is A Grid Down Scenario?

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on August 19, 2012 by Rob HanusOctober 23, 2012

A “Grid Down” event or situation is an event where the power grid goes down.  In other words, a blackout.  Typically, Grid Down refers to a widespread event and one where the power isn’t expected to be quickly restored. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Communications, Defense (Safety and Security), EMP, Information, Entertainment and Plans, Light, Natural Disasters, Technological Disasters, Transportation | Tagged Electrical Grid, EMP, EMP Attack, Grid Down, Planning, Solar Flare, Threat Analysis, What to do during a disaster, What-If Scenarios, Why We Prepare | 6 Replies

An Easy Diagram to Learn Morse Code

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on August 3, 2011 by Rob HanusOctober 9, 2012

And easy chart to learn Morse code.  I haven’t tried it, but it’s so simple to figure out that I’d bet that it would work. vvEsG.jpg 1,024×782 pixels Update: I decided to grab this image and put it locally on … Continue reading →

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2012 Solar Storm incoming! (how's that for a 2012 coincidence?)

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on August 27, 2010 by Rob HanusAugust 27, 2010

If you’re into ham radio, you’ve probably heard about Solar Maxima/Minima issues, and how they affect high frequency propagation, and the various other things good old Sol affects. This is for the other folks. Those of you that aren’t ham … Continue reading →

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BBC News – Call to improve password security

The Preparedness Podcast Posted on August 15, 2010 by Rob HanusAugust 15, 2010

Hopefully, no one reading this blog is foolish enough to use simple passwords.  Even so, if you have a habit of using one password for every website and/or your passwords are simple, you should really rethink your digital security.  Personally, … Continue reading →

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