You Need A Phone Like This

The most basic land line phone was something I realized we needed after the big blackout of 2003, when all cordless phones became useless. I got this phone on the left at Radio Shack for about $14 soon after. This exact model does not appear to be in stock on their web site but any cheap land line phone that doesn't require an external power source is invaluable when all other phones stop working. Mine is sealed in a Ziploc bag to ensure it stays dry.