Power Outage
01/14/2019
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By JD Heyes
Doomsday report warns Americans to prepare for six-month grid-down scenario filled with chaos and disruption
Warning that the U.S. power grid is a prime target for enemy nation-states and non-state actors, a new report is urging Americans to prepare for six months’ worth of service disruption and the resultant chaos it will cause. The report, “Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage” from The President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council, notes that the […]
01/03/2019
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By Mary Miller
Preparing for a 3-day local power disruption
Power failures may frequently accompany hurricanes and other natural disasters. They can often leave you in a vulnerable situation, without electricity, communication, refrigeration, or access to the outside world. Power outages can make you feel trapped in your own home. They often come without warning, and extreme weather conditions can make them last for days. However, […]
11/15/2018
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By Jayson Veley
How to know when an EMP blast occurs, and how to survive in the dark world that follows
When you stop and think about it, nearly everything that we do on any given day requires electricity. We use it to cook our food. We use it to operate our automobiles and get from point A to point B. We use it for entertainment purposes, such as watching television or playing video games. Even […]
11/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Do you know what to do during a power outage? Here are 5 essential things you need
A power outage can occur so sudden at times, leaving most people unprepared. On average, a power outage may last for up to five hours, which may disrupt your daily habits. However, extreme weather conditions can cause power outages for months, and it would require a complete lifestyle change because it could be dangerous. Here […]
10/26/2018
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Surviving in the heat: Must-have items to keep cool in a collapse
During the summer months, blackouts may be experienced in some parts of the country – they may be planned or unplanned. Severe weather disturbances are even bigger reasons to be geared for the troubles that weather-related outages may bring. Survivalists, even beginners – but mostly the hardcore ones – may already have in their possession […]
10/19/2018
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By Zoey Sky
These overlooked items are essential when SHTF
Basic prepping tips will tell you that you need to stock up on food supplies, survival gear, and water before SHTF. But did you know that aside from keeping your pantry fully stocked, you may also need these common survival-related items that are often overlooked by some preppers? This list includes items that you use […]
08/28/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to make a simple, inexpensive, and effective lamp when SHTF
When the power goes out, you also lose access to electric light sources. Portable light sources like flashlights and lamps will definitely come in handy, but it’s also good to have non-electric light sources as a backup. This DIY emergency lamp is made using instructions from Ron Brown’s book, titled “Lamps & Candles.” (h/t to […]
08/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Prepping for the post-apocalypse helps with smaller emergencies, too
Prepping helps individuals get ready for scenarios like a financial crisis or a terrorist attack, but you can also use your various prepping skills for smaller emergencies like power outages or storms. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com.) Make sure that everyone in your family knows what to do during serious SHTF scenarios so you won’t have a […]
06/25/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Training your family to survive without power: Practice makes perfect
Will your family know what to do if you suddenly lose power in the middle of the night? (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) It’s possible that the electricity can go out for an indeterminate length of time, so it’s better if you teach your family the basics of prepping during a power outage. Keep these steps in mind […]
05/24/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Absolutely crucial items to have during a blackout
If you think you don’t need a blackout survival kit, it’s probably time to reconsider. There’s no need to stay unprepared, especially for blackouts. We’ve become so dependent on electricity that losing power for only a couple of days or even just hours might severely impact our daily lives. (h/t to SmartPrepperGear.com.) Electricity keeps us comfortable, from […]
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