Back in 2018, Hawaii received a false missile alert. In 2023, East Palestine, Ohio received chemical hazard alerts. Both went out over NOAA Weather Radio. Why this matters: if the internet is disrupted or cell networks are overloaded or down, NOAA Weather Radio still broadcasts. Many GMRS radios can scan and receive these alerts with no subscription, no data, and no infrastructure beyond the transmitter. With a single GMRS handheld, you can receive weather alerts, civil emergency messages, evacu