Of all the ways that society could come to a sudden halt or crash down spectacularly, a complete economic collapse is one of the more likely, deadly, and quickest ways a country may be brought to its knees. History is filled with examples that we can look to for what may … [Read more...]
10 Terrifying Truths About Long Term Blackouts
One of the most common themes when it comes to prepping and disaster preparedness is the power grid going down, causing a regional or even a nationwide blackout that would result in a catastrophe that very few people have ever experienced in their lives. A long-term blackout … [Read more...]
11 Unlikely Disasters (That You Should Still Prepare For)
When it comes to world-changing disasters, some scenarios are certainly more likely than others. With that said, it’s still a good idea to at least be aware of every possible disaster in order to avoid being caught off guard should the improbable become a reality. Below, we’ll … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For And Survive A Tornado
They can flip cars, rip the roofs from homes, and hurl swirls of debris — including tree trunks and pieces of buildings — with incredible force. Tornadoes are vertical funnels of spinning, rotating air. Their powerful winds can exceed 250 miles per hour, and they can wreak swaths … [Read more...]
15 EMP-Proof Survival Items You Should Be Stockpiling
One of the disasters that preppers fear the most is an EMP (electromagnetic pulse). Why? Because it would literally throw us back a couple hundred years by knocking out the power and rendering all electronics useless. That means no more cars, lighting, hospitals, internet, cell … [Read more...]
7 Dangerous Places to Avoid When Disaster Strikes
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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, … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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, … [Read more...]