Top 9 YouTube Videos on How to Treat a Wound in the Wild
Treating an injury miles from help is one of those skills you hope to never need but really don’t want to learn…
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Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Make a Survival Shelter in Snow
If you’re researching how to build a survival shelter in snow, YouTube is full of options – and they’re not all equal.…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Identifying Edible Wild Plants
Knowing which wild plants are safe to eat is one of the most valuable skills a prepper or outdoorsman can build, and…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Finding Water in the Desert
Finding water is the first problem the desert throws at you, and YouTube is full of people who have tried to solve…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Navigate Using the Stars
Learning to find your way by the night sky is one of those skills that’s hard to get from a book alone,…
Top 7 YouTube Videos on How to Signal for Rescue
Getting found is the whole point when things go wrong outdoors, and the best way to learn the options is to watch…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Tying Essential Survival Knots
Knot-tying is one of those skills that’s far easier to learn by watching than by reading, and YouTube has no shortage of…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Building a Debris Hut Shelter
We’ve rounded up the ten most-watched YouTube videos on building a debris hut shelter, ranked by actual view count at the time…
News
Tropical Cyclone POLO-26 Reaches Hurricane Strength Off Mexico — Orange Alert in Effect
From 21/09/2026 to 28/09/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 287 km/h) POLO-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Mexico (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.195 million . Classified Orange by GDACS, the EU Joint Research Centre's Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
Flood Warning in Effect Across 9 Counties Through October 1
Flood Warning issued September 28 at 10:27AM CDT until October 1 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 9 areas: Clinton, IA; Scott, IA; Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA; Campbell, SD; Corson, SD; Lake, IL; Lake, FL; Volusia, FL.
Flash Flood Warning for Lincoln County, Nevada — Until 3:00 PM PDT Sunday
Flash Flood Warning issued September 28 at 12:01PM PDT until September 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Lincoln, NV.
DR Congo Travel Advisory Raised to Level 4: Do Not Travel
Democratic Republic of the Congo has been raised to "Level 4: Do Not Travel" by the U.S. State Department. Do not travelto the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to health, crime, unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping Due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, the Department of Homeland Security has implemented new restrictions under Title 49 of the U.S. Code which prevent U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the DRC within a 21-day period from boarding commercial flights into the United States. Travelers who have been in the DRC within 21 days of their flight will not be allowed to board flig This is the first change to Democratic Republic of the Congo's travel advisory level we've tracked.
Major Essex Road Closed in Both Directions After Crash — Huge Delays Reported
A major road closure is being reported: "HUGE delays as major Essex road CLOSED in both directions due to crash". Large-scale closures are usually caused by severe weather (flooding, ice, wildfire), a structural failure, or a serious multi-vehicle incident.
Orange Flood Alert: Major Flooding Across China Displaces Nearly 400,000
On 31/07/2026, a flood started in China, lasting until 21/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 6 deaths and 399045 displaced . Classified Orange by GDACS, the EU Joint Research Centre's Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
Hundreds of Flights Canceled as Nor’easter Hits East Coast Airports
A large-scale flight disruption is being reported: "Hundreds of flights canceled due to nor'easter". Mass cancellations or ground stops are usually caused by severe weather, a major technical outage, or a security/safety event.
Widespread Power Outage Reported Across Malta
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Widespread power outage across Malta". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Global Stress Reports
Global Seismic Stress Report – September 28, 2026
Every two weeks, we compare earthquake activity in major fault zones worldwide against each zone’s own long-term average. A zone that’s normally…
Global Seismic Stress Report: Busy Pacific Edges, Quiet Mid-Ocean Faults
What We Found We looked at 200 earthquakes (magnitude 4.5 or bigger) recorded worldwide in the last 14 days, and compared activity…
Global Seismic Stress Report: Five Busy Zones, Six Quiet Ones
What We Found We looked at 200 earthquakes (magnitude 4.5 or bigger) recorded worldwide in the last 14 days, and compared activity…
Global Seismic Stress Report: Busy Week in the South Pacific, Quiet Elsewhere
What We Found We looked at 198 earthquakes (magnitude 4.5 or bigger) recorded worldwide in the last 14 days, and compared activity…
Global Seismic Stress Report: Southern Ocean Activity Rises While Six Segments Go Quiet
This fortnight’s Global Seismic Stress Report covers the last 14 days of earthquake activity measured against each segment’s own 3-year baseline. Across…
Earthquake
Earthquake Survival: Precautions, Kit & Early Warning in 2026
Drop, Cover, and Hold On remains the science-backed protocol during a quake, but 2026's real story is how early warning systems and Cascadia research are reshaping what preparedness actually means.
What NOT to Do During an Earthquake: Essential Tips
Earthquakes are unpredictable and can be incredibly destructive. Moreover, as our sun moves into itssolar maximum phase, the earthquake frequency is going to increase over the next few years. So, while it's crucial to know what actions to take during an earthquake, it's equally important to understand what not to do during an earthquake.
Communication
How to Make a Family Emergency Communication Plan When Mobile Networks Fail
Build a family communication plan for network outages, with written contacts, school collection arrangements, accessible meeting options and a worked example.
Emergency Communication: Staying Connected When Towers Go Down
During Hurricane Milton, over 12 percent of Florida's cell sites went dark. Here is how GMRS, ham radio, satellite messengers, and NOAA weather radio actually compare as backups when the towers fail.
How to survive a communication blackout
In our modern world, it's easy to take communication for granted. We have access to our phones, the internet, and other forms of communication at all times. But what happens when that access is suddenly taken away? Whether due to natural disasters, civil unrest or other unforeseen events, communication blackouts can happen at any time. So, how do you survive if you find yourself in the middle of a communication blackout?
Winter Survival
20 ways to stay warm during the polar vortex
A polar vortex storm is a severe weather condition that brings extremely low temperatures, high winds, and heavy snow. During such harsh weather, it’s important to stay warm to avoid hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related illnesses. Here are 20 ways to keep yourself warm during a polar vortex storm:
Survival Stories
Tsunami Survival: Warning Signs, Stories & Precautions
The ocean gives you a warning before a tsunami arrives, but only if you know what you are looking at. Real survivor accounts from 2004 and 2011 show why reading the signs matters more than waiting for a siren.
The 2018 Tham Luang Cave Rescue: A Remarkable Story of Survival and Resilience
In the annals of survival stories, the Tham Luang cave rescue stands as a testament to human tenacity, courage, and the power of teamwork. It unfolded in the summer of 2018, when a junior football team known as the Wild Boars embarked on an adventure that turned into a global rescue mission. Here’s a deeper look at their incredible survival story.