Major disasters have a way of bringing out the worst in people, turning once safe locations into very dangerous places. Combine this will all of the non-human related risks that certain areas pose in a post-disaster scenario and you certainly have plenty of reason to be careful about where go. If and when a major disaster strikes, there are a number of … [Read more...]
10 Warning Signs That SHTF Is Imminent
Imagine if at any given moment, you could see 24 hours into the future. Obviously, you could make a killing trading stocks, but another thing you could do is rest assured that when the SHTF, you'll have time to prepare for it. For example, if you knew a disaster was going to occur later today or tomorrow, you'd have time to get out of town, gather some … [Read more...]
10 Scary Things That Would Happen If The Grid Went Down
You may have already read or seen a variety of articles about what would happen if the grid went down or how 90% of people would die. You may also think that many of those articles are far-fetched and designed to instill fear in readers rather than seriously discuss the issue. If that’s the case for you, then you may think the same about this article … [Read more...]
9 Everyday Items That Would Be Destroyed By An EMP
There’s a very short answer to the question posed in the title of this article: Virtually every technological device with a microchip that is not shielded properly would be destroyed in an EMP blast. This may shock you, or it may not. If you’ve done any research on EMPs (electromagnetic pulses), you’ve no doubt heard about how horrible an EMP attack could … [Read more...]
15 Things To Do Before The Second Great Depression
Right now, we are experiencing the longest bull market in history. Great news, right? Not if you're the type of person who plans for the future. Historically, long bull markets have always been followed by major recessions. Oftentimes, the longer the bull market, the more painful the correction. For example, the bull market from 1991 to 2001 ended with … [Read more...]
Top 10 Major Disasters You’re Most Likely To Face In Your Lifetime
The odds are likely that you will face a major disaster at some point in your life. Maybe it will be a wildfire, or an earthquake, or an economic collapse, or--God forbid--World War III. Which one do you think it will be? Have you ever asked yourself this question? You see, when preparing for disaster, you can’t just ‘prepare for disaster.’ You need to … [Read more...]
This Will Be The #1 Killer After The SHTF
Large-scale disasters present a lot of big and scary dangers that get plenty of attention in the survival community: riots, gangs of looters, mass starvation, collapsing buildings, and so forth. However, the number one killer that comes with almost every type of disaster is something so small you need a microscope to see it. I'm talking about infections. … [Read more...]
3 Most Likely Global Disaster Scenarios
Have you ever heard of actuarial science? Neither had I. According to this video, it is "the discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance and other industries and professions." In other words, it's the science of finding out how likely a disaster is. This is an interesting topic because the likelihood … [Read more...]
13 Scary Things that Happen When an Economy Collapses
In modern days, economic collapse is one of the most likely disasters that people all over the world must contend with. Even in an economic stronghold such as the United States, the possibility of economic collapse looms large. In fact, many experts predict that the U.S. is due for an economic downturn, the severity of which is yet to be seen. But … [Read more...]
13 Things NOT To Do When Disaster Strikes
Plenty of attention is given to the things you should do when disaster strikes. However, knowing what not to do can be just as important for your survival. In this list, you’ll find 13 things that you should avoid doing at all costs when disaster strikes. 1. Panic Few things are more likely to cost you your life when the chips are down than panicking. … [Read more...]
EMP Survival: How To Be One Of The 10% Who Survive
The United States has conducted five atomic weapons tests in outer space. On July 9th, 1962 they conducted a test that would become known as Starfish Prime. The test was done in the Pacific and exploded so high that it devastated the satellites that were orbiting the earth. It wasn’t the explosion that mangled the satellites, it was the electromagnetic … [Read more...]
That Time The Police Went On Strike And a City Descended Into Chaos
Have you ever heard of the Murray-Hill Riot? Few people have. The event is also referred to as the Montreal Night of Terror. It took place in late 1969 in Montreal, Quebec when the police went on strike because they wanted to be paid as well as the police in Toronto. While the police were on strike, taxi drivers gathered to protest the Murray-Hill … [Read more...]
The Government Will Help These Cities First After The SHTF
Whether you clicked this article out of curiosity or are looking to find out whether you have hit the lottery on location, there are some things to consider. 2017 taught us a lot about the resilience of communities and the response of the government to disasters. In fact, regarding disaster response, it was probably the most telling year in modern … [Read more...]
What to Do if North Korea Fires a Nuke Toward Your City
Unless you've been living in a cave, you heard about the false missile warning in Hawaii a couple weeks ago. For 38 minutes, over a million people believe a nuclear missile was headed right toward them. Think about that for a second... All those people who believed they were about to die had to decide how to spend their last half hour on Earth. Should … [Read more...]
What if a Disaster Strikes While You’re Away from Home?
A person’s home is their castle. For preppers, almost every aspect of their survival plan is centered around them being at home when disaster strikes. But what if disaster strikes while you're away from home? Everyone spends some time away from their home for one reason or another, be it a vacation, a business trip, or visiting family for the holidays (like … [Read more...]
21 Ways to Prepare for World War 3
I've been worried about World War 3 ever since I saw the movie Red Dawn as a child and learned about Russia and the Cold War. And although the Cold War is long over (officially), I believe the possibility of World War 3 breaking out is as real as ever. The situation with North Korea seems impossible to solve. Some people say we should just take out Kim … [Read more...]
35 Tips to Survive an Earthquake
Over 200 people died in the horrific earthquake that struck Mexico City on September 19th, 2017, reminding everyone that earthquakes are one of the only natural disasters that can completely destroy a large area without a hint of warning. Not only do they collapse buildings, destroy bridges, cut water pipes, and knock down power lines, they can even do … [Read more...]
