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10/16/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Skills, strategies and supplies you’ll need to prep for an EMP, solar flares
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) event is one of the most catastrophic scenarios preppers can ever face. This is especially true in today’s world, where almost every tool and technology requires electricity to function. Fortunately, there are ways you can prepare for such an event. The worst kind of EMP event you can face is the […]
09/09/2020
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By Franz Walker
Department of Energy issues emergency order to help California avoid blackouts
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a rare, seven-day emergency order to help preserve the reliability of California’s bulk power system. The order came after the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) made a request to the DOE on September 6. The DOE’s order authorizes three natural gas-fueled power stations to operate at their maximum […]
09/08/2020
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By JD Heyes
EMP threat to U.S. power grid identified just weeks ahead of vitally important elections
A new report from the Department of Homeland Security said the agency is continuing to prepare for a potential electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack ahead of the November election. In accordance with an executive order, DHS released the “Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Program Status Report Sept. 3 detailing ongoing efforts to shore up and defend the nation’s […]
07/08/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Survival planning: Finding alternate routes when bugging out
When SHTF, you may opt to bug out if it’s no longer safe to stay in your home. But before you head to your bug-out location, it’s important to also plot alternate routes so you and your loved ones have other options in case of unexpected obstacles, like a traffic jam caused by a panicking […]
06/22/2020
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By Lance D Johnson
China stole technology to build a 3-pronged high tech weapon system that could take down the US power grid
A shocking report from the EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security warns that China now has control of a 3-pronged high tech weapon system could easily take down the US power grid. The 3-prong weapon system includes technology stolen from the U.S., and encompasses a network of satellites, high speed missiles and super-electromagnetic […]
06/17/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Prepping for an electromagnetic pulse event: How will an EMP affect your prepping gear and equipment?
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) event would significantly alter human life and many of your appliances that run on electrical energy will cease functioning altogether if they aren’t protected. An EMP is an extreme burst of electromagnetic energy. It can be caused by natural events, such as lightning and solar storms like a coronal mass ejection (CME) […]
05/27/2020
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By Mary Miller
Who needs a signal? How to make a phone call without cell service
If a large-scale disaster were to occur, the immediate impulse for most people would be to take out their cell phones and call their loved ones to ensure their safety. However, during such a scenario, the cell towers could be down or overloaded by the sheer volume of people trying to contact their family members. […]
05/22/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Run your generator from time to time to keep it SHTF-ready
It’s reassuring to have a portable generator in your homestead before SHTF and the lights go out unexpectedly. But did you know that you need to do periodic checks on your generator to make sure it runs fine when you need it? (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com.) Reasons to run your generator before SHTF As preppers know, it’s not […]
05/05/2020
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By Janine Acero
5 Ways to stay cool when SHTF during a heatwave
Air conditioning is a common part of most households, but like most modern appliances and devices, it relies on electricity to function. With the U.S. power grid on the brink of a breakdown, one intense heatwave could fry the grid and millions of households would lose electricity. If this happens, would you know how to […]
05/01/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Survival communication: Which satellite phone is best?
There are numerous parts of the world where your smartphone won’t have access to cell coverage. You can avoid this potential problem by investing in a good satellite phone. Your regular smartphone needs terrestrial cell towers to communicate. This isn’t a problem if you’re living in an urban area. However, the farther outside the city […]
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