Don't get caught with your power down! The Eton FR1000 self-powered radio keeps you informed, even if the electricity goes out. It gets AM, FM and NOAA weather band channels, and the GMRS/FRS walkie-talkie feature lets you communicate your 411 during a 911. It can run on four AA batteries (sold separately) or the included AC adapter, but what makes this truly an "emergency" radio is your ability to charge its internal rechargeable NiMH battery by turning the built-in hand crank.

Think of the FR1000 as a great AM/FM clock radio with wake-up alarm and snooze and sleep timers, which just happens to have a host of other features that will come in handy in the event of an emergency. It's a two-way radio with 22 GMRS/FRS channels and 121 privacy codes, allowing you to communicate with family or friends, or broadcast an SOS when you're in trouble. There's a built-in LED flashlight on the side with a flashing beacon mode. Use the siren to make an audible distress call. You can even charge most brands of cell phone, should yours run out of juice. The front speaker delivers clear, crisp sound, and there's a headphone jack for private listening. An integrated carrying handle on the back allows easy transport.

With the FR1000, you'll be amply prepared for any emergency. And there's an added benefit: Eton donates $1.50 of the purchase price to support the American Red Cross.

So get one today. The next time the sky is falling, you'll be glad you did.