Home Preparedness

Home security, emergency supplies, backup plans, and practical preparedness for keeping your household safe during unexpected disruptions.

The 90-Day Survival Checklist: Preparing Your Home for Three Months of Disruption in an Unstable World

March 5, 2026

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that modern systems are far more fragile than most people […]

How to Secure Your Home During a Grid Failure (Urban & Suburban Guide)

November 26, 2025

A Practical, Realistic & Scenario-Driven Guide for Modern Households 🌩️ Introduction: Why Grid-Failure Preparedness Is Becoming Essential Power outages were […]

How to Prepare for Fall and Winter Storms

September 24, 2023

Photo by: Vish Pix Source: Pexels Introduction Storms during the fall and winter can bring about a wide range of […]

Securing Your Homestead from Intruders: Practical Ideas and Strategies

September 17, 2023

Photo by: Cottonbro Studio Source: Pexels No matter where you live, keeping your homestead safe is essential. Your homestead is […]

How to Hurricane-Proof Your Home and Property: A Step By Step Guide

September 10, 2023

Photo by: George Desipris Source: Pexels Hurricanes are formidable, powerful storms that can wreak havoc on homes and communities. With […]

How to Survive a Tornado: Shelters and Essential Survival Tips

September 5, 2023

Photo by: Ralph W. Lambrecht Source: Pexels Tornadoes are nature’s fury incarnate, with wind speeds that can exceed 200 miles […]

Surviving and Prepping for Wildfires: A Comprehensive Guide

September 2, 2023

Photo by: Sippakorn Yamkasikorn Source: Pexels Wildfires, also known as forest fires, are uncontrolled blazes that are fueled by wind, […]

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
September 14, 2026
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
September 14, 2026
DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.
Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale
September 14, 2026
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
September 14, 2026
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and […]
Body of missing runner found in South Africa
September 14, 2026
A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
September 14, 2026
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.

Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook
September 14, 2026
000ABPZ20 KNHC 142320TWOEP Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL500 PM PDT Mon Sep 14 2026For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude:Active Systems:The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Norbert, located well east of the Hawaiian Islands, and on Tropical Depression Fifteen-E, located well west-southwest of thesouthern […]
Central Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook
September 14, 2026
000ACPN50 PHFO 142320TWOCP Tropical Weather OutlookNWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HIIssued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL200 PM HST Mon Sep 14 2026For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W:Active Systems:The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on TropicalStorm Norbert, located well east of the Hawaiian Islands, and onTropical Depression Fifteen-E, located well […]
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
September 14, 2026
000ABNT20 KNHC 142316TWOAT Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:Central Subtropical Atlantic:A trough of low pressure located about 900 miles east-southeast of Bermuda continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions over the system are forecast to become […]

Florida couple injured after being struck by lightning while out on a walk
September 13, 2026
A man and woman taking a walk during thunderstorms in Florida in early September were struck by lightning.
At least 90 Americans remain missing following deadly flash flood that devastated Nepal
August 28, 2026
Hundreds of people are missing, including at least 90 American tourists, according to the U.S. State Department
Construction worker killed in Texas after house collapses due to intense winds
August 28, 2026
A construction worker died when a home collapsed on top of him Thursday during strong winds and storms in Texas.
3 Americans rescued after catastrophic flooding in Nepal leaves hundreds dead, thousands missing
August 26, 2026
Hundreds of people are missing, including nearly 50 American tourists, after a destructive glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash flooding, which devastated the Rasuwa District in the Himalayan Region of Nepal on Wednesday.