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. Want to save this post for … [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...]
25 Ways to Teach Kids About Disasters Without Scaring Them
I grew up in the early 1980's at the height of the Cold War, and my parents were very paranoid about communist Russia. In fact, Red Dawn was one of their favorite movies. I was less than 10 years old when they warned me that a scenario like Red Dawn could happen someday soon. Naturally, I became very fearful of communists and even had nightmares about a … [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...]
10 Essential Tips for Surviving a House Fire
In a normal survival situation, fire is something you need for things like light, heat, protection, and the ability to cook food. But in the event of a house fire, it can become your biggest enemy and something you need to escape from immediately. Many people have tragically perished in house fires, and if you don't want the same thing to happen to you or … [Read more...]
13 Reasons People Refuse to Prepare for a Disaster
People who are actually prepared for a disaster are few and far in between. Most people aren't even ready for a minor disruption, let alone a major disaster, and they tend to look down their noses at preppers like a New York stockbroker judging the cast of Swamp People. However, history has shown that luck favors the prepared, and those who don’t prepare … [Read more...]
What Would It Take To Go Completely Off Grid?
Most people have no idea how much their lifestyles depend on the rest of society. As Leonard Read explained in his famous essay, I Pencil, even the construction of a single pencil requires the cooperation of countless people. If a single pencil is that complicated, then how complicated would it be to leave behind the civilization that makes all the other … [Read more...]
10 Widespread Disasters That Could Happen At Any Time
When preparing for a widespread disaster, it's helpful to have a specific type of disaster in mind. Envisioning a particular survival scenario helps you to be more focused and think of preparations that might not have occurred to you otherwise. How would a pandemic play out in your town? Or a terrorist attack? Or an economic collapse? What specifically … [Read more...]
6 Things That Can Happen During Martial Law
In case you don't know, martial law is when the government takes over a designated territory, suspends constitutional rights, and enforces authoritarian power with the use of the military. Basic civilian rights such as a trial before imprisonment and other democratic processes are limited or suspended completely. Every democracy has the potential for martial … [Read more...]
10 Martial Law Survival Strategies You Should Know
Martial law is actually more likely to happen than most disasters. The reason is that it could be declared during any number of disastrous events: earthquakes, hurricanes, economic collapse, widespread terrorism, etc. So if you're going to prepare for those things, you should definitely prepare for martial law as well. In the article, Bob from Prepper's … [Read more...]
