This package is great to have around the house for everyday use to keep yourself aware of any dangerous weather or emergency situations. The WR400 isn't just a weather radio, but doubles as an AM/FM clock radio, so it's great to have by the bedside or table around the house. You can use it plugged into the wall, or if the power is out it can run on 4 x AA batteries (not included). They utilize S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) to allow you to customize your alerts down to a region a county. It's easy to setup, with all of the frequencies pre-loaded so you just have to select your location and then choose between the 7 available frequencies to find the clearest signal. There's a side mounted USB port allowing you to charge a cell phone or other device, which can be crucial during a power outage.

Also included are Midland's GXT1000VP4 handheld GMRS radios. One of the most popular GMRS radios on the market, they've been providing crisp, and clear communications from the forest to the farm and every where in between. They come with a drop in desk charger to recharge the included NiMH battery pack, or that can be replaced with 4 x AA alkaline batteries if needed. They're especially handy to have when weather turns severe. They receive NOAA weather broadcasts and alerts, and has a built in SOS Siren to send out distress signals in the event of an emergency