an NOAA weather radio? Do you think that is important to have? Trying to make sure we are prepared for the future.
@MarT: I have one, but then you know...well, it's me. Tech being what it is now with cells, laptops, tablets, etc., there are plenty of ways to get more specifically tailored watch/warning notifications. Unless you really desire to hear the robo-voice on there, you can probably slide by without it. NOAA wx radio is also available online. I've had mine for a while though, and it also runs on batteries, so in case of power, wi-fi, or cellular outage, it's still useful. It's fairly cheap insurance for ensuring you can get the information.
Edit to add: NOAA/NWS are still the experts, and who we should ultimately be relying on, despite how wrong people think they may be. Many websites and other services pull data from NWS assets/resources. While maybe not aligned with many folks' expectations, having quick and reliable access to the information they put out can, at some point, be crucial. 4951