When everything went out, radio stayed on | UNDRR @UNDRR
When everything went out, radio stayed on | UNDRR  @UNDRR
Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
A widespread power outage has occurred, affecting the entire peninsula—Spain and Portugal. ⚡

The blackout that struck the Iberian Peninsula is one of those moments people will never forget. Phones were down. The internet was silent. Rumors spread fast. But one thing stayed on: radio. 📻

In the absence of digital communication, battery-powered radios became lifelines—especially for younger generations who had never used one before. For many, it was an elderly neighbor’s old radio that brought clarity in the chaos.

Access to radio and information can save lives when a disaster occurs. 📢
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