Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Preserve Meat Without Refrigeration
Meat preservation is one of the most-watched preparedness topics on YouTube, and the quality varies wildly. This round-up collects the ten most-viewed…
Live Monitoring — Survival Siren Command Center
Flight Disruptions
Wind Triggers Ground Stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor
News
Hurricane Isaias: Hundreds of Thousands Without Power After Florida Landfall, At Least 4 Dead
Earthquake Alerts
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Preserve Meat Without Refrigeration
Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Sharpen a Knife in the Field
We dug through YouTube to find the ten most-watched videos on sharpening a knife, ranked here by actual view count from highest…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Building a Long-Term Bushcraft Camp
We’ve rounded up the ten most-watched YouTube videos on building a long-term bushcraft camp, ranked by actual view count at the time…
Top 8 YouTube Videos on Finding Your Way Out of the Woods
Getting turned around in the woods is one of the oldest outdoor fears there is, and YouTube has no shortage of videos…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Making Cordage from Plants
If you want to learn how to turn plant fibers into usable cordage, YouTube has no shortage of demonstrations – but quality…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Staying Warm in Wet Conditions
Staying warm when everything around you is soaked is one of the most-searched survival topics on YouTube, and the platform’s biggest outdoor…
News
Flood Warning Issued for 43 Areas Across North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 12:49PM EDT until October 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 43 areas: Alexander, NC; Burke, NC; Caldwell, NC; Catawba, NC; Avery, NC; McDowell, NC; Brantley, GA; Armstrong, PA; Butler, PA; Indiana, PA (+33 more areas).
Wind Triggers Ground Stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor
A large-scale flight disruption is being reported: "Wind triggers ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor". Mass cancellations or ground stops are usually caused by severe weather, a major technical outage, or a security/safety event.
Hurricane Isaias: Hundreds of Thousands Without Power After Florida Landfall, At Least 4 Dead
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Hurricane Isaias leaves at least four dead, hundreds of thousands without power after Florida landfall - The Watchers". 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.
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Panguna, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 79 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at a depth of about 53 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter. This is at least the 14th magnitude 5.0+ earthquake recorded within roughly 300 km of this location in the past year (13 others in that window). The nearest major population center is Honiara, Solomon Islands, roughly 540 km away (population ~90,000).
M60 Closed in Both Directions at Simister Island for Major Construction Work
A major road closure is being reported: "🚨 These are the latest scenes as drivers are facing delays around a busy junction on the M60 motorway as major construction work continues today. The M60 has been closed in both directions at Simister Island from Saturday night. The closure is in place bet". Large-scale closures are usually caused by severe weather (flooding, ice, wildfire), a structural failure, or a serious multi-vehicle incident.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 5:11AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 13 areas: Buncombe, NC; Henderson, NC; Polk, NC; Rutherford, NC; Greenville, SC; Spartanburg, SC; Riverside, CA; Imperial, CA; Coconino, AZ; Avery, NC (+3 more areas).
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.
Product Guides
Tactical Flashlights: What the Best-Selling Lights on Amazon Actually Deliver
We checked five bestselling tactical flashlights against physics, manufacturer specs, and owner reports. One brand's own listing contradicts itself by 10x.