You never know when an emergency is going to strike, but when it happens, one of the best emergency tools to have ready is a good, reliable flashlight. Unfortunately, when a standard flashlights sits around too long, the batteries lose power and are weak or dead when you really need a working flashlight.
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If you are looking for a very versatile emergency radio with a digital display, take a close look at the American Red Cross FR500 SolarLink. This radio can be powered through a small solar array in the carrying handle, by using the hand-crank dynamo to charge the on-board nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, by plugging it in using an optional AC adapter or by using three AA batteries.
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While there are several low cost emergency radios on the market, very few compare to the American Red Cross FR150. This emergency radio has everything you need when a natural disaster or emergency situation arises.
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Stay aware of approaching storms or shifting weather patterns, and stay informed of emergency alerts. Eton really did a nice job with this self-powered crank-up emergency radio. It is always a good idea to have an emergency radio on hand that does not depend upon batteries. The problem with most emergency radios is that they get put in a closet until they are needed, and when they are needed, the batteries are frequently drained of life.
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