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...]
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...]
Why 90% of the Population Would Die Without Electricity
Experts predict that an EMP strike that wipes out electricity across the nation would ultimately lead to the demise of up to 90% of the population. However, this figure begs an important question: if we were able to live thousands of years without even the concept of electricity, why would we suddenly all die without it? While it may seem as if going … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Preppers Will Die After a Worldwide Collapse
When the chips are down, mistakes can be fatal. Even those who have spent the better part of their life preparing for a disaster are prone to mistakes. And once you make them, there’s no going back. Some of these mistakes are rooted in misconceptions, others in heat-of-the-moment errors. However, the outcomes are the same. In order to keep yourself from … [Read more...]
11 Actions You Must Take After an EMP Attack
Clearing the plates from the dinner table, you hear your kids in the living room. It's summer and it's hot. Thunderstorms were happening almost every evening as the earth struggled to deal with the cool dry air meeting hot moist summer days. Suddenly, the lights flicker. The power surges, and then it all goes out. The kids start to chatter and let you … [Read more...]
20 Things to Do When a Disaster is About to Strike
No one should wait until the last second to prepare for a disaster, but even if you're hardcore prepper with tons of supplies, there are still certain things you'll want to do when a disaster is imminent: charge your devices, top off your gas tank, fill your bathtubs with water, and so forth. The purpose of this article is to remind you of any last-minute … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Survive a Nuclear War
Of all the disasters that might happen in the near future, a nuclear war is the one I fear most. Not only are tensions between the United States and Russia higher than ever, the increasing number of Jihadists--who are not deterred by the threat of mutually assured destruction--means we are in more danger every single day. And then there's North Korea, a … [Read more...]
5 Worst American States To Be In During a Collapse
There are many different disasters that would be catastrophic to the United States. An EMP attack that causes the power grid to collapse, a huge natural disaster, or a complete economic collapse far worse than the Great Depression are just three such disasters that would take years to recover from. What many people fail to realize, however, is that it … [Read more...]
7 Dangerous Events That Could Lead to Martial Law
For most of humanity’s existence, entire countries were run by little more than glorified warlords. Although today we take the concept of individual rights for granted, the vast majority of people had never heard of such a thing until a few hundred years ago. As democracy began to shape the face of the Western world, power began shifting from the hands of … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Surviving Radiation Exposure
The world is making an increasing move towards sustainable energy sources like nuclear power, and while it’s reported a lot safer than in the years of the Chernobyl Disaster (1986), exposure to radiation is still a concern for many. Radiation leaks at Japan’s Fukushima plant – the country’s number one producer of nuclear energy – has put radiation and … [Read more...]
