NOAA Weather Radios

All Hazards Radio Network

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), provides a nationwide network of radio stations, which broadcasts continuous weather information through a weather radio. The service is provided at no cost to those who have a weather radio. Owning a weather radio allows you to receive information about life-threatening hazards and keeps you aware of any changing situations. Information is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accesses across the entire nation.

You can program your weather radio to receive updates for multiple cities or counties. Specific tones or alarms can be assigned to alert you for varying situations. All weather radios have the option of becoming battery operated, so in the event of a power failure, you can continue to receive critical information. A weather radio is a valuable source of equipment and can be added to your personalized "72 hour kit" as a vital tool in receiving updated information during a hazardous event.

Weather radios can be purchases at many retail outlets including electronic, sporting goods, or outdoor departments. They can also be purchased via the Internet from online retailers or directly from manufacturers. NOAA has included a list of providers of weather radios on their National Weather Service homepage.

Posted on Oct 24, 2008 - 09:29 AM

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