From Pandemic to Gridlock: Lessons From COVID Applied to the Next Crisis It does not matter if you believe COVID was a hoax or not. It does not matter if you think it was real, fake, planned, or accidental. What matters is what actually happened and how those events exposed just how fragile our society really is. Regardless of your stance on the origins or politics surrounding it, the truth is that… Read more
The Test They Said Was Harmless In the autumn of 1950 the U.S. Navy quietly parked ships in the San Francisco Bay and released a cloud of so called harmless microbes into the coastal air. The operation had a friendly code name that reads like the title of a travel brochure. Operation Sea Spray. The target was not an enemy military base. It was ordinary American neighborhoods. The goal was to see… Read more
When disaster strikes, the ability to feed yourself and your family without relying on stores or supply chains is not just a comfort , it is a survival necessity. Many people assume that creating a budget emergency food supply requires thousands of dollars and a basement full of specialized gear, but the truth is that with careful planning and smart shopping, you can build a complete 30 day food reserve for far… Read more
People used to laugh at the idea of building a bunker. That is no longer the case. What was once considered fringe or extreme has quickly become mainstream common sense among those who pay attention. In 2025, the reasons to build an underground bunker are not just philosophical or political. They are practical. You do not have to believe the end of the world is tomorrow to see what is happening right… Read more
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints quietly does some of the most impressive preparedness work I have ever seen. I have always been big on disaster preparedness. Not because I live in panic, but because I love my family and believe in being ready for anything. Over the years, I have looked into all kinds of prepping strategies, but one group has consistently impressed me more than anyone else. That… Read more
When disaster strikes, food supply chains can collapse overnight. Whether you're in an apartment, a small yard, or stuck indoors during an emergency, being able to grow your own food is a game-changer. Here’s how to do it with minimal space and maximum output. 1. Choose High-Yield, Fast-Growing Crops Focus on plants that grow quickly, can be harvested multiple times, or provide high calories or nutrition per square foot. Best Crops for… Read more
Survive Our Collapse Building Self-Reliance in an Uncertain World