Be prepared for storms with the $29 Eton weather radio & phone charger
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No power, no problem. Amazon has the Eton Scorpion II Rugged Portable Emergency Weather Radio for $28.94. Usually this sells for around $45, and it has great reviews too. Here's the thing. Nobody ever wants to be caught off-guard in an emergency. Weather you're impacted every hurricane season, you live in an area with tornadoes, or you want to be a generally safe and practical person, there's no reason to not have one of these. It has a multi-band weather radio to keep you informed, powered by the trusty alerts of NOAA. There's a bright LED flashlight and a USB output that is powered by a hand crank or solar power so you can keep your devices charged up. There's also a portable charger built right in. That means even if your power is out for days at a time, you'll be able to stay updated on the weather and keep your devices turned on. Keep this in your bug out bag and you'll be ready to brave the storm. See at Amazon ...