Everyone wants to live in a safe neighborhood free from criminals. Thus, it would always be best to prepare in advance to keep the area near your home safe for everyone to do your daily activity. However, what if your resident is a vulnerable place of a tornado attack? This natural disaster is scary, but the current technology has developed well to predict when this disaster comes. The technology is the emergency weather radio. In this case, the best weather radios will keep you safe and your neighbors too.
Unfortunately, there have some reports of many residents of recent tornadoes complaining that they are not getting tornado warnings when they need them. More importantly, their weather radios are not working as expected. Officials claim that the signals went out when they were supposed to. So who was at fault? Instead of finding who to blame, it would be best that everyone needs to be as prepared as possible, especially making sure that the weather radio works perfectly. In fact, many of those who have experienced severe weather in their area, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, have survived these dangers by following the warnings of emergency weather radios. Therefore, keep being aware of the weather radio so everyone can ensure the safety of your loved one as well as the neighborhood together.
Ensure the Radio Is On
It may seem like an obvious tip, but it is important to warn you that many radios don’t include the option to turn off the alarm. If there are many other people involved (especially children), you may suddenly find that your weather alert isn’t working as you expected when you need it most. There is a chance that you found your radio is off, and there’s only one reason it happens: kids.
Check the Backup Batteries Regularly
Suppose the power goes out, or the batteries have deteriorated or died. Don’t expect your radio to work perfectly. Get in the habit of checking your batteries every year or twice a year. Besides the batteries, check the rest of your vital devices, including flashlights and smoke detectors. Most experts recommend changing batteries regardless of price because of the daylight savings time change. In this case, every area has a different time that is ideal for their neighborhood. Pick one that is acceptable to your place and stick to it.
Set the S.A.M.E Code Accurately
Do you have your S.A.M.E. code set correctly? If not, now is a perfect time to compare your codes to those listed on the NOAA Weather Radio website. If you are diligent, be sure to include your local county codes. This tip is particularly essential for those immediately west and south of the country for more complex alerts.
Activate Only the Appropriate Alerts and Warnings
Some radio manufacturers can turn particular alerts and watches on or off. While most radios will warn you about anything, it wouldn’t hurt to check each of these settings from time to time (perhaps annually). This way, you can ensure no one has accidentally moved the alerts around. If purchased from someone else, please check that you haven’t turned off the warnings and signals you want to know. Be sure to consult the owner’s manual for your particular weather device for more information, if necessary.
Put the Weather Radio in an Accessible Place
At your home, the kitchen or bedroom is the recommendable place. Please do not put your one weather device in the basement with the door closed just because it will drive you crazy with a series of annoying alarms while you’re sound asleep two floors above. Ensure it’s set up correctly (as mentioned above) or find a better weather radio that can set alarms. Please do not think twice to spend $10-20 more for a much better programmable weather radio.