Yellow Radio

Communication Can Bring Order To Chaos

Communication is one of the most important components of emergency preparedness and response. In many emergencies, especially a major earthquake and tsunami like the anticipated Cascadia Subduction Zone event, usual communication pathways like landlines, cell phones and the internet will be unavailable.

What’s The Alternative? Radio!

EVCNB developed a two-pronged emergency communication plan for the Nehalem Bay Region utilizing both Yellow Radios and Ham Radios. Yellow Radio program is neighbors using small walkie-talkie type radios to communicate locally within their neighborhoods. Ham Radios are used to communicate between the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and responders in the field. Yellow Radios will allow neighbors to communicate about news, needs and available local resources.

TIP: Pick a day (like the first Saturday) each month to charge your Yellow Radio and other emergency devices. Don’t forget to charge items in your GoBags and Under the Bed kits also.

Get On The Air With Your Neighbors!

• Buy a Yellow Radio: Pre-programmed Yellow Radios for emergency communication use are only available for purchase by participants that have attended a Yellow Radio class.

• Attend a class: Register for a Yellow Radio class where you will learn how to operate your radio and communicate effectively in your neighborhood. Classes are also a great way to refresh your skills.

• Practice, practice, practice: Join the weekly practice where Yellow Radio owners hone their communication skills. Each practice has a brief Educational Moment covering a vast array of preparedness tips, accessories, strategies to keep your radio charged when the power is out and radio techniques.

• Participate in drills: Neighborhoods are being trained to conduct Preliminary Safety Assessments (PreSA). Yellow Radio communication plays an important role.