EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 7 MIN
When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication Matters
from Viewpoints Radio · host Amirah Zaveri, Gary Price, Joe Bassett, Polly Hansen
When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication MattersAs extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.Guests:Joe Bassett, survival expert, co-author, Emergency Communication 101Polly Hansen, producer, Viewpoints Radio, Asheville resident. Host: Gary PriceProducer: Amirah Zaveri. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.
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