Emergency Communications – The 3-3-3 Plan

[Talyn]

When it comes to emergency communications, it’s a good idea to have a plan for how you’ll be able to reach family. Part of the equation has to take into account the potential necessity for conserving power. For example, you might not have an easy way to charge your cell phone. That being the case, just leaving it turned on and expending energy 24/7 isn’t the best approach.

3-3-3 Plan​

• Benefits of the 3-3-3 Plan
• Things to Remember
• Commit to the Plan

The idea is simple. The 3-3-3 Plan is an easy-to-remember schedule for emergency communications.

Turn your device on at the top of every third hour, tune to Channel 3, and monitor it for three minutes. The first two elements are pretty easy, right? At 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00, from midnight to noon and back, turn on your comm device and listen to it for three minutes.

Emergency Communications – The 3-3-3 Plan

The 3-3-3 Plan is a great addition to an overall plan for emergency communication, as it defines a set schedule for all.

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[PieterCoetzee]

Interesting concept. The channel 3 thing seems to mean CB/FRS/GMRS or I supposed a preprogramed HAM is possible (somebody with HAM experience please advise).

My problem with FRS/GMRS is they are too common for security purposes without a code. CB is probably less used and might provide slightly better secure comms.

 

[Talyn]

As per the article, Channel 3 could be code for any comms technique/method that the party knows.

This is where you customize the plan to suit your needs. If you’re using a radio or device that has multiple frequencies, designate one of them to be your “Channel 3.” If it’s a cell phone, maybe it isn’t so much a channel as it is to send a message via text.