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Communications Pack

Stay informed when the network goes quiet.

Who it’s for: Households planning how to stay informed if mobile data or broadband fails.

What this pack solves

Mobile masts run on the same grid you do. In a prolonged outage, mobile data and broadband can both disappear.

Why it matters

Radio broadcasts keep working, and offline notes and short-range radios keep a household coordinated when texts won't send.

Start with the essentials

Work through the checklist and check what you already own before buying anything.

  • Wind-up or solar radio tested this year
  • Local BBC radio frequency written down
  • Power bank reserved for phones only
  • Waterproof notepad for messages
  • Walkie talkies charged if household is spread out
  • Emergency contacts printed on paper
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  • Water, power, food and first aid
  • Space to note where things are kept
  • Prints fine in black and white

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