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07/12/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Power outage preparedness: Staying safe and comfortable during a blackout
Unlike other emergencies such as an earthquake or civil war, a power outage is more likely to happen throughout the year. The better prepared you are, the greater the chance that you and your family will be comfortable after the lights go out. Below are some tips that can help your family stay safe and […]
06/23/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Ecuador suffers nationwide BLACKOUT sparking widespread chaos
A “failed transmission line” caused the entire nation of Ecuador to lose power this week. The government says decades of underinvestment caused the nationwide blackout, which plunged some 18 million people into total darkness for several hours. Roberto Luque, Ecuador’s public works minister, announced that the outage started around 3 p.m. local time at the […]
12/12/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Survival tips for preppers: Winter emergency preparedness checklist
Winter is just around the corner, but preppers know that the work doesn’t end when the air gets colder and the snow starts to fall. Before SHTF, here are some tips that will help you prepare for common winter emergency scenarios such as extreme weather conditions or power outages. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) Stock up on essential […]
11/27/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Things you need to prepare in order to deal with blackouts and emergencies
Here are some things that you need to prepare to deal with blackouts and emergencies. Family power outage plan Strategically store rechargeable-battery flashlights, camping lanterns and other alternative light sources, such as glowsticks, throughout your house so everyone has immediate access to light when the power goes out. (Related: LIGHTS OUT: 20 Things you need to do during […]
08/25/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Are you ready when the lights go out? Rare solar storm could fry power grids, warns British physicist
Mathew Owens, a British physicist and professor of space physics at the University of Reading, has warned that a once-in-century solar storm could fry power grids and knock out satellites. The sun’s activity is currently growing and scientists are particularly concerned about the ongoing solar cycle. It is already more active than the previous cycle, which means […]
08/11/2023
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By Olivia Cook
GRID DOWN: Things you need to do to survive long-term blackouts
Grids are collapsing due to natural disasters, and it won’t be long before cities experience blackouts. Here is a list of things you need to do to prepare for a grid down scenario. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Accept the reality There are many who believe that a future blackout impacting the U.S. is a matter of “if” and not […]
06/09/2023
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By Zoey Sky
SHTF basics: 7 Mistakes you should AVOID after an EMP attack
An electromagnetic pulse attack (EMP) is one of the most devastating and long-lasting disasters that people could face. To increase your chances of surviving an EMP attack, avoid common mistakes like not stocking up on supplies until it’s too late. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) An EMP attack (or solar flare from the sun) would knock out all electronic equipment over […]
03/05/2023
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By Arsenio Toledo
Top power grid operator warns: More blackouts and energy shortages due to forced retirement of fossil fuel plants
One of America’s largest grid operators has warned of more blackouts and energy shortages in the future, thanks to President Joe Biden’s green energy policies and their inability to meet the growing power demand. PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization that provides electricity to 65 million people – around 20 percent of the population […]
02/09/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Survival essentials: Items you’ll need to survive a winter power outage
Even if you’re an experienced prepper, you have to work hard to make sure you have the right supplies that will help you get through a winter power outage. After all, when winter storms start sweeping across the country, they often cause power outages that can last for days or even weeks. Fortunately, if you start […]
01/03/2023
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By Ethan Huff
German public television station tells citizens to bathe only once a week to prevent energy collapse and blackouts this winter
To keep the lights and heat on for as long as possible this dark winter, WDR and ARD public broadcasting in Germany are urging citizens to bathe only once a week at most. Staying dirty and using minimal water will help to offset German politicians’ failed “green” initiatives, which resulted in a shutdown of the […]
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