Why You Need an Emergency Radio in Your Home: Sale Today Only on Woot

Shortwave and weather alert radios offer you important information during emergencies

Eton FRX3+ Weather Radio, now on sale at Woot. Emergency radios are important to have, particularly as we head to fall and winter.
The Eton FRX3+ Weather Radio gets you automatic alerts (and can be powered by hand)
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Hurricane Ida has left thousands without power, tap water or gasoline in its destructive wake.

Unfortunately, extreme weather conditions are becoming more common, meaning receiving information if you lose power, internet or phone service is even more important, particularly if you’re being told to shelter or move somewhere safe.

Woot’s latest sale on emergency preparedness gear could offer you a literal lifeline. Each item here — two radios and an emergency LED blackout flashlight — is up to 53% off, today only. Which is nice, but for an emergency, you should know why you’re buying something, not that you’re just getting a deal. So let’s break this down:

Eton FRX3+ Weather Radio, now on sale at Woot
Eton FRX3+ Weather Radio
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Eton FRX3+ Weather Radio

This rechargeable weather alert radio comes with both a solar panel and hand turbine power generator so you won’t need power to get important information (or you can use batteries). Plus, if the “Alert” function is on, the radio will automatically broadcast emergency weather alerts. You can also use the FRX3+ as a speaker for your own music, as a traditional radio or even as a charger for your phone. Plus, it doubles as a flashlight and red light beacon. Note: The price below is for a two-pack.

Eton NELITEEXECUTIVE Elite Radio, now on sale at Woot
Eton NELITEEXECUTIVE Elite
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Eton NELITEEXECUTIVE Elite

This all-in-one radio receives receives every radio wavelength—AM(MW), FM with RDS, LW & Shortwave (SW), as well as VHF aircraft band & Single Sideband (SSB) — pretty much anywhere, with automatic or manual digital tuning. It also features a rich orange LCD. Battery-powered (or plug it in), the Elite also comes with a handsome leather carrying case. You’ll need this to get a radio signal in even the most remote of areas.

American Red Cross ARCBB202C-SNG Blackout Buddy, now on sale at Woot
American Red Cross ARCBB202C-SNG Blackout Buddy
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American Red Cross ARCBB202C-SNG Blackout Buddy

We love this three-pack of colorful, motion-sensor nightlights that you can unplug and use as an emergency LED flashlight. Buddy, indeed.

The sale at Woot ends Wednesday night at 11:59pm EST. And, SCORE, it’s free standard shipping for Prime members.

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