Survival Scout Tips

There’s plenty we can learn from the early patriots and the Revolutionary War when it comes to survival. This Independence Day, take the time to glean a few key lessons and add them to your planning. 

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? 

Repeated storms and flooding in the Midwest have led to all-time low crop planting rates. 15 of 18 states are well behind planting averages. Are you prepared for the consequences come harvest?

Whether a natural, man-made, or economic disaster, you don’t want to be caught unprepared financially. Here are four financial security tips every American should keep in mind.

Are you aware of the warning signs that a dangerous natural weather event is about to occur? Find out how to spot danger and act to stay safe 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. 

In this fourth and final installment of our fishing-focused series, you’ll learn how to store, clean, and prepare fish to eat. It’s a skill we should all have.

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. 

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.

While it may be rare, the threat of an impact from asteroids, comets, and meteorites is possible. It’s happened before. Learn how to prepare and what to expect.

With recent quake activity in Utah and Colorado, it’s important to learn about the risks associated with the Wasatch Front and how it can apply to other areas of the country as well. 

Getting stranded can happen to anyone. Perhaps it’s taking a wrong turn in a snowstorm and getting stuck alongside the road. Or falling and injuring yourself while hiking solo on a vacation in the mountains. When it happens, no one wants to be caught unprepared without the knowledge and tools for survival.