Are You Retro Ready?

In modern times, the thought of getting prepared often slips into the back of peoples' minds. Life can get hectic - we get it. However, emergencies don’t occur when it’s convenient for us, and when they do occur, the simple ‘she’ll be right' attitude may not always get us through.

That’s why we’re encouraging you to get ‘Retro Ready.’ Retro readiness is all about kicking it old-school and being ready to fall back to basics, should other processes be unavailable.

In an emergency, you might not be able to charge your phone or access the internet. This is where an old-fashioned pen and paper can help. Having your emergency management plan written down means you’ll know what to do and where to go if you can’t get hold of your whānau. You’d be surprised at how many people can’t remember phone numbers or important addresses, as they are usually stored in our phones!

Adding an old-school radio to your emergency kit means you can tune into your local radio station to keep up to date with important information if phone lines are down. Just make sure you have a torch and spare batteries in your emergency supply kit!

Sometimes the simplest, ‘old school’ ways are best for getting you through an emergency, and that’s what being ‘Retro Ready’ is all about! Because when the power is out or telecommunication networks are down, being prepared will always be in fashion!