Survival Scout Tips
10 Ways FEMA Will Brainwash You This Preparedness Month
While we appreciate September as National Preparedness Month, we do not appreciate the advice FEMA shares. Let’s be clear: Everyone should prepare for emergencies. If the National Preparedness Month promotions encourage more people to be self-reliant, then excellent! However, FEMA’s messaging brainwashes people into believing the government will come to...
The Climate Isn’t the Problem. America’s Grid Is.
Whether you believe in climate change or not, there is something you need to know: America will soon face massive long-term power outages. Storms and climate aren’t the problem... the power grid is the problem. Our grid is not ready for what’s coming. They can blame the weather all they want, but...
Is the Police State Already Here?
As Americans, we value our privacy. But our personal information isn’t as private as we think it is. Our government has been gathering data on us for years. And with data companies collecting and selling data to the government, it is even easier for the powers that be to know where...
Solar Cycle 25 Is Here: Are You Ready?
Brace yourself for blackouts and the failure of GPS systems, satellites, and internet connection. Solar Cycle 25 is about to rock our world with major solar storms as the cycle reaches its peak. Solar Cycle 25 began its 11-year cycle in 2019, with the highest level of activity occurring now...
Food Independence Lessons from the Amish
Imagine a world where the supply chain crumbles and the grid goes down. For most of us, it would be a catastrophe. But for the Amish, it’s just another day. They'll keep on eating like nothing happened, because they’ve truly mastered food independence. With a population of about a quarter...
Do You Have a Survival Retreat Plan? If Not, Get One ASAP.
Wired recently published a report all about Mark Zuckerberg’s top-secret Hawaii compound, which includes a 5,000-square-foot survival bunker with two mansions, a series of tunnels, and a blast-resistant door. Whether we agree with Zuckerberg’s politics or not, we can agree with him on the need to prepare. And though most of us do not...
You Might Be Prepared, but the Government Sure Isn’t
Data shows that more and more Americans are preparing. The problem is, our government isn’t. Despite the growing—and more serious—threats to our country, our government hasn’t stepped up their preparedness game. They know about the dangers. They're even studying them. Yet, they have no plan in place. This should alarm every single...
10 Things Solar Generators Need That Most Don’t Have
Everyone should have backup power sources, and the first on your list should be a solar generator. You never know when the weather will take out the power for days, the grid will go down, or you’ll need to bug out. For all these reasons and more, you need a...
20 Survival Lessons from the Radioflash Trailer
2019's Radioflash, a movie about survival after an electromagnetic pulse kills power to more than 200 million people in the Western U.S., is looking like a film ahead of its time these days. The 2-minute trailer is not only a powerful reminder of how quickly society can descend into darkness and...
Why a Netflix Movie Has Americans Alarmed about Cyber Attacks
In the last few days, survival items have been flying off our shelves. Was there a major attack or severe natural disaster? No. A movie, executive produced by Former President Barack Obama, premiered on Netflix. This movie has stirred up a lot of controversy and made people more aware...
15 Unique Uses for a Generator You Haven’t Thought Of
Many people associate generators with power outages following natural disasters. While this is a perfect reason to invest in a generator, there are so many other situations where a generator can save your life – or just make your life easier. Whether the power goes out or you simply need...
America’s Power Grid Is Built to Fail
What if our power grid suddenly went down? What would you do if everything in your world turned off? If you think it’s something out of a sci-fi movie, think again. It’s closer to reality than you might think. Widespread power outages are becoming more common. Some are due to...