Survival Scout Tips

Summary  Food shortages don’t always happen because food runs out. History shows that wars, government policies, failing agriculture, and disrupted transportation can prevent food from reaching families even when food...

Summary Modern life depends on electricity, food systems, communications, and other critical infrastructure most Americans rarely think about—until something fails. As the power grid, food supply, and other essential systems...

You don't need thousands of dollars to prepare for emergencies. Learn how to build a food supply, budget for preparedness, and start where you are.

Summary The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating livestock parasite eradicated from the United States in the 1960s, was confirmed in Texas in June 2026. The outbreak comes as the U.S....

Summary Hurricane preparedness often fails after landfall when prolonged infrastructure outages disrupt water, cooking, refrigeration, fuel, communication, and electricity. Preparing for a grid-down aftermath is now as important as preparing...

Summary Most families can make meaningful emergency preparedness progress in a single weekend by focusing on water, food, backup power, sanitation, communication, and basic survival skills. A simple plan now...

Summary America’s food system is under pressure from multiple fronts—foreign farmland ownership, fertilizer shortages, supply chain disruptions, land loss, and concentrated food production. These combined pressures are reducing stability and...

Summary Not all emergency food kits are built the same. Many fall short on calories, nutrition, or variety. When comparing emergency food supplies, what matters is daily calories, essential nutrients,...

Summary Cyberattacks are accelerating, with attacks occurring every 2 seconds and ransomware projected to cost $74 billion in 2026. These threats increasingly target critical infrastructure and can disrupt power, water,...

Summary Spring and summer storms are becoming more frequent and destructive, causing power outages, flooding, and supply disruptions. To prepare, every household needs 3 essentials: Food that doesn’t require refrigeration,...

Summary The 10 survival rules every household should know are practical rules for staying prepared when systems fail. From securing food and water to protecting your home and building real...

Summary  Start with the four essentials: Food, water, power, and a way to cook. A solid survival plan focuses on covering these basics first—ensuring enough calories, clean water, reliable power,...