ReddiNet has been my professional life for the last 15 years. So I’ve witnessed an incredible evolution in emergency communications. It is rewarding to see how our community embraced advancements in emergency management and technology. But, as advanced as we are, we can take technology for granted. Living in a region always on alert for natural disasters like earthquakes or wild fires, you stay prepared with all available technology—from the basic HEAR voice radio to the most advanced satellite systems. Because you never know—”low tech” could just be your lifeline!