LOL! Ahhhhh! That helps! I think Darlin got us some FRS units a few years ago. (Gotta excavate!) Need to look into GMRS. THANKS!
GMRS is good , but side band CB is better (longer distance)
Most people forget that during the Bundy ranch showdown, the FEDGovt.closed down the cellphone towers (no communication/ coordination, no facebbok, no twitter, etc.).
In that case , CB sideband (no license needed) is your friend (20-40 miles; 60 miles if 'goosed').
The regional information is only as good as your ability to "reach out, and comunicate", not even allowing for the oportunity to 'skip',depending on atmospheric conditions.