Category: Disaster Planning / EDC
What Happens to Nuclear Power Plants During a Grid Collapse?
We’ve all seen the movies where the power goes out, the world descends into chaos, and then, inevitably, every nuclear power plant on the horizon starts blowing up like a slow-motion fireworks display. It’s a terrifying image, and frankly, it’s one that has kept more than a few preppers up at night … me included.…
EDC in 60 Seconds
It is incredibly easy to get sucked into the “tactical” side of preparedness, especially when it comes to Everyday Carry (EDC). We see photos of people carrying three knives, two flashlights, a fire-starting kit, and enough paracord to rappel down a skyscraper. While that gear looks great in a curated photo, the reality of daily…
Life-Threatening Toxic Air
I’ve been thinking about the “smaller” gaps in our preparedness lately. We spend so much time worrying about the “big ones” (the kind of events that feel almost insurmountable like this eye-opening EMP and solar flare presentation) because those are the scenarios that keep us preppers up at night. There is a certain level of…
The Disaster Aftermath Is The Real Problem
Yeah, I know that a “disaster,” whatever that happens to be, is a problem. It is, after all, why the word “disaster” exists. It’s why people fear earthquakes and tornadoes and wildfires. I get the terrifying nature of such things and don’t wish to downplay them here. But for many more folks, it’s the aftermath…
The Complete Pet Prepper’s Guide: Keeping Your Dogs and Cats Alive When Everything Else Falls Apart
A catastrophe strikes. The stores are stripped of supplies, and the aid response is slow. With the power off, you may not have access to water or a way to refrigerate items. Once disaster arrives, preparing is no longer a thought in the back of your mind. The choices you made yesterday affect your pets…
Who Will Be the Bankers After SHTF?
I read an interesting forum discussion recently that asked a question I hadn’t considered much: who will the bankers be in a post-SHTF society? The original poster wondered if banking would even exist after a collapse, and if so, who would fill that role. It’s a thought-provoking question that gets at something important about how…
How Preppers Can Use Festive Downtime for Essential Practice Sessions
The holidays are one of the best times to test your readiness for a grid failure. During these months, life slows down enough for you and your family to practice your skills and evaluate your supplies before a real emergency. Why the Holiday Break Is the Perfect Time for a Blackout Drill During the holidays,…
What’s Really Going On With The Power Grid?
I’ve been concerned about the state of our power grid for years, but the recent solar flare scare (and this discussion on EMP effects) got me to thinking about it even more. The sad truth is that our power grid is quite vulnerable to many problems, including severe weather, domestic terrorism, and cyberattacks. The following…
Apparently, Modern Society Almost Ended Last Week
I’d imagine you’ve heard or seen the Northern Lights last week. I wasn’t aware of them until day two when my mother showed me some beautiful photos of the lights from the night before, which were taken from very nearby by my in-laws the first night. But even that anomaly didn’t register as a problem…
