Springtime is a wonderful time of year but it does bring violent thunderstorms, tornados and flooding to the Middle Tennessee area. So it is important to be prepared for violent storms. There are many things you can do to prepare yourself for emergencies. However, one of the most important is the ability to get and send communications. For example, waking you up to let you know about a tornado warning in your area is important communication! And in 2010 it was very important to be able to get help, if you were stranded by rising flood waters. So, put your emergency communication system in place now. Here are some tips to help you.