Section 6. Maintaining Communication
Staying informed and able to communicate with first responders ![]() and others in an emergency will help protect the health and safety of your family and farm. Have a battery-powered and/or hand-cranked radio, as well as a flashlight, and extra fresh batteries, available for use in case of power failure. A land-line telephone that does not require electricity should be accessible, as well as a cell phone. Keep backup batteries or a crank charging system for cell phones on-hand, or have a car charger that can draw from the vehicle's battery. Remember to rotate your backup stock of batteries regularly, to be sure they will work when you need them. |
Farm Security
Communication
Often overlooked is the communication loop during an emergency event. It is critical that everyone on the operation knows the chain of command in an emergency; where to check for local weather conditions; who to contact if suspicious activity is noticed; and how to notify employees or their families in an emergency. This is what we will be taking a closer look at in section 6. Staying informed and able to communicate with first responders ![]() and others in an emergency will help protect the health and safety of your family and farm. Have a battery-powered and/or hand-cranked radio, as well as a flashlight, and extra fresh batteries, available for use in case of power failure. A land-line telephone that does not require electricity should be accessible, as well as a cell phone. Keep backup batteries, a portable power bank, or a crank charging system for cell phones on-hand, or have a car charger that can draw from the vehicle's battery. Remember to rotate your backup stock of batteries regularly, to be sure they will work when you need them. |