In tough times, like during big storms or fires, staying in touch with family and friends is really important. Recently, some bad weather and wildfires have cut off the normal ways we talk to each other, like phones and the internet. But, even when those aren’t working, there are other, simpler ways to send messages and stay connected until things get fixed.
Let’s explore some old but gold methods of communication that have been used in past emergencies. These could come in handy if our usual tech stops working.
Signal Fire
Long before we had phones or the internet, ancient people used smoke signals to chat across large areas. Native American tribes were especially good at this. They would light fires and use the smoke to send different signals, like warnings, sharing a location, or just saying “hi”.
Flag Semaphore
Another useful method is using flags to send messages. By holding flags in certain ways, people can send help signals or tell others where they are. This system uses different colored flags and specific patterns to communicate.
If you want to know more about these clever ways to keep in touch when the usual methods aren’t available, you can read the full article here.
