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When Governments Kill the Internet

More than a quarter of countries in the world have cut off civilian access to the Internet and communication tools. Learn more about what’s happening and how to prepare accordingly.

Tags: Global conflict, History, Planning, Preparedness

Knowing how to handle emergencies while in your car is just as important as preparation at home. Learn about some actions you should take today.

Tags: Evacuation, Preparedness

12 Unusual Household Items That Can Save Your Life

From safety pins to perfume, there are a range of household items that can come in handy during disasters: here are 12 of them.

Tags: Preparedness, Skills

When disaster strikes, there are certain places you and your family should avoid at all costs. Here are three of them.

Tags: Planning, Preparedness

They can be used in a wide variety of ways in different survival situations. Discover nine ways lightweight emergency blankets can come in handy and potentially save your life.

Tags: Cooking, Preparedness, Skills, Weather

California Earthquakes: What’s Coming Next and How to Prepare

Recent earthquakes in California have everyone on edge, wondering when will the Big One will hit? Here’s what the experts say and how to prepare yourself now.

Tags: Earthquake, Preparedness

Survival Lessons from the Early Patriots

There’s plenty we can learn from the early patriots and the Revolutionary War when it comes to survival. This Independence Day, take the time to glean a few key lessons and add them to your planning.

Tags: History, Holiday, Preparedness

With the warmer temperatures, it’s the perfect time to go hiking or camping. But what happens if you get lost or stranded? Will you be prepared?

Tags: Preparedness, Survival, Water

With recent quake activity in Utah and Colorado, it’s important to learn about the risks associated with the Wasatch Front and how it can apply to other areas of the country as well.

Tags: Earthquake, Preparedness

Gas Shortages: What Current and Past Crises Teach Us

Imagine waking up to discover that filling up your vehicle’s gas tank requires waiting in line for hours upon hours. It's happening. Discover how to prepare for a gas shortage crisis, using examples from history and now. A natural disaster doesn’t have to occur for things to get hectic.

Tags: Preparedness, Shortages

Survival Scout Tips — preparedness

When Governments Kill the Internet

When Disaster Strikes While in Your Car

12 Unusual Household Items That Can Save Your Life

3 Locations to Avoid during a Disaster

The Secret About Emergency Blankets...

California Earthquakes: What’s Coming Next and How to Prepare

Survival Lessons from the Early Patriots

Hiking Safety 101: Amanda Eller’s Story

The Risks on the Wasatch Front

Gas Shortages: What Current and Past Crises Teach Us