Survival Scout Tips

Disaster can strike anywhere, anytime--even while on vacation. Sometimes there’s no getting around it--discover what to do if you find yourself in this predicament.

People living in urban environments face different disaster-related challenges than those in suburban or rural settings. Discover four tips to keep in mind if you live in or visit cities.

This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on 6 things we’re grateful for when disaster strikes. Yes, we said grateful. Don't take them for granted. 

This Veterans Day, study up on soldier survival lessons, and honor our servicemen and women throughout history. 

Boil water advisory orders are not to be taken lightly. Discover what they are, why they are issued, and what to do to remain safe and healthy in case one is issued in your area.

Jamestown, Virginia, was the first English settlement in the United States. There are a few key lessons we can take away from the Jamestown settlers’ quest for survival.

Recent earthquakes in California have everyone on edge, wondering when will the Big One will hit? Here’s what the experts say and how to prepare yourself now. 

With the warmer temperatures, it’s the perfect time to go hiking or camping. But what happens if you get lost or stranded? Will you be prepared? 

Will you be able to purify drinking water in the event of an emergency? Keep reading to make sure you know how to prepare while there is time. 

At its peak, 50 million people were without power for as long as four days. It was one of the largest blackouts to date. Here are a few lessons we can use to prepare for future blackouts. 

When there’s a disaster, many popular items sell out and become unavailable. Here are 15 preparedness items that tend to disappear rapidly and would be great for barter.

Whether you realize it or not, there are volcanoes everywhere. In fact, the American Geosciences Institute tells us that there are 169 active volcanoes in the U.S. alone. To put that in perspective, a 10th of the world's population lives within the potential footprint of volcanoes.