[backhoe]

The following is copied from another post ( click the "536" link to see it )-- for informational purposes. A hand-cranked radio & light are a good idea, there are several models & prices available; just google it: 

Below is a link to the PERFECT addition to anybody's hurricane survival gear. When the power goes out, and it usually does, there's nothing better than to be able to have a working television to track a storms progress.

The best thing about these are that they have a hand crank generator to save on batteries.

Hmmm link didn't work.

Vector
Tough Brite Storm Tracker
Model VEC135


TV/Radio/Lantern with weather alert radio is rechargeable with the hand crank. Comes with a 5 in. solid state UHF/VHF black and white television. The AM/FM weather band radio has an AUTOMATIC STORM ALERT warning alarm. The 7 channel NOAA weather frequencies warn of dangerous weather conditions and emergency information. Powerful halogen spotlight and a fluorescent tube lantern. The built in hand crank provides backup power for all radio functions and LED area light. Approximately 2 crank minutes provides up to 15 minutes of runtime for the radio or LED light.

• Weatherband stations & AM/FM radio.
• Spotlight & rear LED area light.
• Dynamo Power Crank for emergency use if all batteries fail.
• Corded, cordless, rechargeable, &/or uses batteries.


Store SKU # 327621
Internet # 167236
Catalog # 100093270

Price: $59.99/ea

536

Below is a link to the PERFECT addition to anybody's hurricane survival gear. When the power goes out, and it usually does, there's nothing better than to be able to have a working television to track a storms progress.

The best thing about these are that they have a hand crank generator to save on batteries.

Hmmm link didn't work.

Vector
Tough Brite Storm Tracker
Model VEC135


TV/Radio/Lantern with weather alert radio is rechargeable with the hand crank. Comes with a 5 in. solid state UHF/VHF black and white television. The AM/FM weather band radio has an AUTOMATIC STORM ALERT warning alarm. The 7 channel NOAA weather frequencies warn of dangerous weather conditions and emergency information. Powerful halogen spotlight and a fluorescent tube lantern. The built in hand crank provides backup power for all radio functions and LED area light. Approximately 2 crank minutes provides up to 15 minutes of runtime for the radio or LED light.

• Weatherband stations & AM/FM radio.
• Spotlight & rear LED area light.
• Dynamo Power Crank for emergency use if all batteries fail.
• Corded, cordless, rechargeable, &/or uses batteries.


Store SKU # 327621
Internet # 167236
Catalog # 100093270

Price: $59.99/ea

[toomanygrasshoppers]

Great thread, backhoe. I have one of those crank type radios with the light included. It works great. I keep it with the other emergency supplies. Katrina and Rita are warnings that we MUST be better prepared as INDIVIDUALS. We can't expect the government to protect us. Unfortunately, very few will take the steps to prepare even after witnessing what has happened these past few weeks. I'm at a loss for words when I see smart people fail to do what they need to do to survive.