I don't have advice but I find this whole thing a crazy rude awakening that I will keep growing up (darn it). My junior year of college I took a class on the evolution of technology and how it related to media. We discussed at length analog signals and the switch to digital that would be coming. I think back then (2001 or 2002) I was floored at how far away it sounded. Now it is here and happening on my birthday no less. Just funny to me, makes me feel like time is just flying whether I want it to. We just had a 5 year college reunion, I still feel like a fresh out of college person! 
Okay back to your regularly scheduled thread and I second the weather radio.
Amanda
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