BY TOM MALONE
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When planning for survival situations, unexpected emergencies or natural disasters; the basics are usually crossed off the list first. Food, water, shelter and firemaking devices are easy to find and are quickly packed away in a 72-hour bag until needed. One item, however, that many people often overlook when stocking a bug-out bag or emergency kit is communications. We take for granted that our cell phone will always be there and that there’s a working cell tower nearby for it to utilize. Our batteries will stay fresh and our bars plenty.