Surviving Bad Weather: Top 5 Tips from Icom

 

Preparing is crucial as winter approaches and the threat of severe weather looms. Jon Paul Beauchamp, a Senior Manager at Icom, shares five essential tips to ensure safety and comfort during adverse conditions. From effective communication strategies like using flags or two-way radios to having a contingency plan for food and heating, these guidelines aim to equip individuals for any weather-related challenges they might face.

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