Communication is always key, but especially so in a survival situation.

Being able to access radio communications right before, during and immediately after a survival crisis can tell you a lot your circumstance and the environment you are facing.

That can help you make informed decisions about your plans and how to navigate obstacles that are the result of the situation.

If the power is out, though, your options are limited, especially if the outage is severe and expected to last several days.

One option you have is to harness the power of the sun to create electricity via solar panels.

With some very simple modifications, you can power a transistor radio, which will let you get caught up on news about the event, instructions from the authorities, emergency updates and what to expect next.

To see how to do this, check out the video on the next page.

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