As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.
Guests:
- Joe Bassett, survival expert, co-author, Emergency Communication 101
- Polly Hansen, producer, Viewpoints Radio, Asheville resident.
Hansen and her husband live in Asheville, North Carolina, where hurricane Helene in 2024 left much of the region without power, clean water, or reliable communication for months.
Operating a ham radio does require a license, which exists to make sure users……