When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication Matters
Viewpoints
Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 8 minutes
When The Signal Goes Silent: Why Backup Communication Matters
- 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.
Guests:
- Joe Bassett, survival expert, co-author, Emergency Communication 101
- Polly Hansen, producer, Viewpoints Radio, Asheville resident.
Host: Gary Price
Producer: Amirah Zaveri.
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