Steve Nubie, Author at Urban Survival Site

How Fragile is the U.S. Power Grid?

The U.S. power grid is becoming more fragile every year, which is why we need to start preparing for long-term power outages.

A DIY trip wire alarm is any type of cordage connected to something that makes noise, alerting you to the presence of an intruder.

Paracord is incredibly strong and very useful. This guide to paracord will show you how to use it for survival or for everyday uses.

You can grow a survival garden even if you live in an apartment. Just use your balcony and methods such as hydroponics and terraced trays.

If you’re off the grid or in a survival scenario where medical help isn’t available, you need to know how to treat a broken bone.

Bugs are an obscure survival food that most people shy away from. However, they can be a great source of protein and nutrients.

An EMP survival kit is a Faraday cage with electronic items that you might need after an electromagnetic pulse knocks out the grid.

Signs point to increasingly brutal winters in the Northern hemisphere. Here’s how to prepare your home and stay warm.

The global supply chain is being stretched to its limit, leading to shortages in just about everything. What happens next?

Droughts are causing problems for farmers, and the supply chain issues are only getting worse, which means food prices will soon skyrocket.