Emergency Radio Guide for All of Western North Carolina

WNC-- January 24, 2026: When the grid goes down in the mountains, digital apps and cell towers often fail. In these moments, your best defense is a battery-powered radio and a clear list of frequencies.Pro-Tip: The "Paper Backup"During a "Grid Down" situation, your phone may not work to look up this list. We strongly recommend printing this article or writing these frequencies on a piece of paper and taping it directly to the back of your emergency radio.1. Regional NOAA Weather Radio Frequencie