Survival Scout Tips

9 in 10 Americans fear an economic collapse. We’re examining the different causes of economic collapse, as well as looking at ways to prepare.

Imagine you are riding an underground subway of a major metropolitan city when you are suddenly plunged into darkness as the train comes to a screeching halt, trapping you for...

Not only do we have to survive the flood or hurricane, but we must also survive the days after. In this post, we’re covering what happens in the days after so you can prepare. 

In September 2017, two major hurricanes destroyed the power grid in the USVI and Puerto Rico. Here are 7 blackout survival lessons we can learn from them.

Repeated planned blackouts in California have thrown over 2 million people into the dark too often in recent weeks. Discover inspiring stories of how residents coped--and what we can learn from them. This may only spread and become more common - nationwide. 

Survival cooking when the power is out. It's possible! There are many key methods for survival cooking. Here are several you should be aware of to get through an emergency. 

Solar energy can be a terrific renewable, portable, and cost-effective power solution during disasters. There are several devices you should have on hand.

Blackouts may seem like a once in a while occurrence, but if you’ve been paying attention--they are a growing threat. Discover why, and learn how to prepare now. 

Nuclear blackouts are not only a real possibility--they can affect your access to supplies and services. Our world is no stranger to widespread blackouts caused by malfunctions or shutdowns of nuclear reactors. Here's what you need to know to prepare. 

Power company PG&E recently announced planned electric grid outages in parts of California. Learn more about how to prepare for these kinds of intentional losses of power.

The recent blackout across Venezuela, with continuing rolling blackouts, is the largest the country ever experienced. Read one individual’s shocking account of how she and her family endured to survive with no electricity.

Most of Venezuela went without power for about a week. Learn more about what ordinary citizens there did to survive, and learn how to prepare for a similar disaster here in the U.S.