I’m not quite sure what has inspired me to write this little note, but I must say that I have this deep feeling that it needs to be said.
If you follow the multiple posts and status updates that I make to the EM website, Facebook page, Twitter account, and G+ page–awesome! Thank you!–but… you do realize that in a true weather emergency, none of this is a replacement for a NOAA Weather Radio, don’t you?
I’m all for alternative media consumption–especially social media–as it typically moves fast, is easily updated/modified, and can be tailored to one’s interests; but something has to be said for traditional methods–especially when it comes to matters related to threats of dangerous weather phenomena. Your NOAA Weather Radio–with a battery backup–is more reliable than your connection to the Internet; any break in an electricity, telephone, or cable line will sever your ability to get an RSS feed, tweet or status update–whether it’s by PC, tablet or smartphone. The only thing that can kill your connection to the NWS is the–God forbid–destruction of their broadcast towers.
Furthermore; in the event that a true emergency–speaking mainly on the topic of say, a Tornado Warning–occurs, I’ll likely be too busy grabbing my kids and running to the bathroom to post anything.
So, please, if you don’t have a Weather Radio, run to Walmart and get one; and if it doesn’t have a battery in it–install one!
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