There are a number of resources available to the general public that can help make the unexpected easier to deal with.

    To start, The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a number or courses online that help explain critical topics. These classes can be located here.

    If you are interested in hearing public safety broadcasts with your scanner, you must visit the Southwest Pa Scanner Page. It is full of useful information on regions, unit numbers, and frequencies.

    If you would like to listen to broadcasts on your computer instead of a scanner, or if you don't have a scanner, visit the Incident Broadcast Network where you can sign-up and listen to public safety feeds from around the country.