If cell, internet service is down what platform would be best to get information? Thinking along lines some type radio, listen only not transmit. Looking for a way to keep up with what is going on.

Most emergency style radios will monitor the local NOAA folks and what not, a step up would be something that listens to VHF/UHF.

I just put an OTA antenna in my attic and it works great.  I pick up all three of the major networks, as well as 30 or so other channels.  All of these channels broadcast from over 50 miles away but they come through crystal clear.  As long as I have power for the TV, the antenna does the rest.  OTA antennas are inexpensive as well.  If you have a clear line of site to relatively nearby broadcast towers you can get a good indoor flat OTA antenna for under $20.  Because I'm out in the sticks, I went with one that advertises a 200 mile range.  Probably unlikely it would work at that distance unless the terrain was perfect but easily getting 50+ miles where I am with mountains and hills in every direction.

Not suggesting this as an alternative to radios, this is just another layer for my information PACE plan.

Other than smoke signals, at that point all thats left is POTS, radio and TV.

OTA t.v. for MSM news.

AM/FM radio for little more diverse info and maybe getting late night AM radio from a good distant off.

SW radio with SSB for everything else. One of the better ones out there  : CCrane

Find a quality short wave radio that also includes the HF ham bands.