Nicholas Oetken, Author at Urban Survival Site

The Horrifying Reality of a Grid-Down Event

Explore the chilling consequences of a long‑term blackout, from chaos and scarcity to survival strategies you need to know.

There are countless ordinary items that are relatively cheap and can be used for survival. The wisest among us are already stockpiling them.

Acorn is probably one of the most overlooked survival foods. Here is how to select them, prepare them for consumption, and use them in recipes.

It’s been estimated that 90% of people would die after a year without power. To survive, you need to stockpile things that are EMP proof.

If the government declares martial law, they may go door to door searching for hidden survival supplies. Here’s where to hide them.

Part of preparedness means having emergency items in your car. But which specific items should you have in your vehicle? Here are 27 suggestions.

Using herbs and plants for medicinal use is nothing new. Native Americans used them for thousands of years.

I went walking around my local dollar store to see how many emergency supplies I could find. I ended up with a list of several dozen items.

Discover some surprising bug out bag tips and tricks that focus on stealth and survival. Learn how to safely bug out in an emergency.

In a worst-case scenario where the grid goes down and stays down, people will panic and starting looting stores, hospitals, and homes.