Do You Have a Weather Radio?

Midland WR-100 Weather Radio / All Hazards Radio
 

*  S.A.M.E. Localized reception
*  7 N.O.A.A. Channels
*  Digital front panel continuous LCD display
*  25 Programmable Counties
*  User selectable warning system
*  Choice of Voice, LED flash, or Tone Alert.
*  Time, Date & Alarm Clock with full display
*  Wall plug in power adapter
*  Emergency power back-up, uses 3 AA batteries (not included)
 
 

Note that there is a weekly test of the alarm by the National Weather Service office. It's generally done on Wednesdays mid morning and early evening. If the weather is bad on that day then the test is postponed so there's no confusion as to whether it is a test or real. The purpose of this test is to make sure your radio is working properly. The Midland WR-100 will not sound an alarm during the test but it will show the test on the LED display. If you totally turn off the alarm feature or turn off any weather radio to not hear the tests and you forget to turn it back on then you will not hear the alarm for a real weather hazard.

We know you tune to News 5 when weather threatens but when you are asleep or not watching us a weather radio can sound an alarm to wake you and get your attention so you can protect yourself and your family. Every home, school, and business needs a weather radio the same way every one needs a smoke detector. The better models can trigger strobes, outdoor sirens and other external devices like pillow shakers. These are helpful for those with hearing disabilities. Make sure your Weather Radio has a tone alarm and battery-backup (in case you lose electricity). The information is broadcast on frequencies between 162.4 MHz and 162.55 MHz so you can pick it up on other high-band radios as well but these may not have a tone alarm.

If you choose not to buy a discounted Midland Weather Radio, you can find other brands online or in stores that sell radios, appliances, and home electronics typically at a cost between $40 and $80. Weather Radios are also sold in home improvement stores as well as in home office supply stores. Read more about weather radios from NOAA, the parent organization of the National Weather Service.

You can also sign up for the free WKRG First Alert Storm Alert emails for your cel phone, pager, PDA or computer, to also give you emergency Watch and Warning information. Remember that there is no technology that 100% guarantees your safety in all situations but you have to be aware and have a plan.