Using Family Radio Service -- FRS -- "Walkie Talkies" in Hurricane Zones

USING FAMILY RADIO SERVICE -- FRS -- "WALKIE TALKIES"
IN HURRICANE ZONES

Before the storm hits, it is important that you and your family are practiced and prepared with using FRS (Family Radio Service) walkie talkies.

The good news: You may already have what you need. These are the same walkie talkies that millions of families already own for biking, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and staying in contact with family members at malls and amusement parks.

If you need to purchase FRS walkie talkies, you can get two for as little as $20 at Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy, and other retailers. Buy at least three sets of extra batteries for each radio. Alkaline batteries are preferred. Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged if your electricity goes out.

PREPARE NOW!

Click on the image at the left or THIS LINK
to download and print easy 1-2-3 instructions
for using FRS walkie talkies in an emergency.

NEWS MEDIA: Help us get the word out. Click HERE to download an MP3 30-second PSA and HERE to download an MP3 60-second PSA.

For text PSA scripts, click HERE for a 30-second version and HERE for a 60-second version.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES:

Click here for FCC information about the Family Radio Service.

Click here for Wikipedia information about Family Radio Service (FRS) radios.

Click here for an excellent "Family / Neighborhood Emergency Communications" plan put forth by EMCOM.

Click here to return to the National SOS Radio Network homepage