At the very least get a CB radio.
I am already CB radio, thank you very much. ;>
By definition.
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Yep, I’m a ham, so I’m “ready” ... but the key is electricity. If we have that kind of a meltdown, you know the local battery store is gonna’ be “out” of batteries. So I got a little solar rig that charges the batteries and in direct sun can power my little 5 watt qrp rig. Not too expensive and fun to play around with anyway. What I have learned from it is I want to stay with fossil fuel! :-)
even walkie talkies would work over shorter distances.
All good information.
The true answer is “We don’t.” And this is what the government is planning on.
Even with a CB radio you won’t know who you’re talking to. If someone on the CB told you they needed help and wanted to come to your home would you give out directions? Even if you could verify who you’re talking to the “enemy” would hear your broadcast.