Midland’s ER310 emergency radio was a literal lifeline for me during an emergency evacuation. Here’s how it works and why everyone should have it in their kit.

This little radio packs a punch, with two solar panels, hand-crank charging, and a mini power station to charge your phone.

I lost power the night the 2024 Eaton Fire started in Los Angeles, California. Since I live nearby, I kept checking my phone to find out if, or when, I needed to evacuate. I was receiving concerned ...