Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Stop Severe Bleeding
Severe bleeding is one of those skills where watching it done well beats reading about it. We pulled the ten most-watched YouTube…
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Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Prepare for an Earthquake
Earthquake preparedness is one of those topics where watching someone walk through it beats reading about it. This list rounds up the…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Make a Fish Trap
Fish traps are one of the most popular topics in the survival and DIY fishing corners of YouTube, and the view counts…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Protect Food from Bears
Keeping your food away from bears is one of the first problems any camper or backpacker has to solve in bear country,…
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…
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…
News
Hurricane Trudy-26 Brings Major Winds to Mexico’s Pacific Coast – Orange Alert Issued
From 13/10/2026 to 15/10/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 231 km/h) TRUDY-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: México (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 45247 . Classified Orange by GDACS, the EU Joint Research Centre's Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
Flash Flood Warning for Parts of North Texas Until 1:45 PM CDT
Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 10:39AM CDT until October 15 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 3 areas: Foard, TX; Hardeman, TX; Wilbarger, TX.
Northern California PG&E Shutoffs Leave Tens of Thousands Without Power
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Northern California PG&E shutoffs leave tens of thousands without power". 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.
U.S. Raises Papua New Guinea Travel Advisory to Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Papua New Guinea has been raised to "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" by the U.S. State Department. Reconsider travelto Papua New Guinea due to crime, civil unrest, and piracy. Exercise increased caution due to kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Violent crime, including sexual assault, carjackings, home invasions, and armed robberies, is common. There have been reports of criminals attacking resorts popular with foreign tourists to steal goods a This is the first change to Papua New Guinea's travel advisory level we've tracked.
Flood Warning Covers 24 Counties Across Oklahoma and North Texas Through October 19
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:42AM CDT until October 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 24 areas: Wichita, TX; Wilbarger, TX; Greer, OK; Jackson, OK; Kiowa, OK; Tillman, OK; Cleveland, OK; McClain, OK; Pottawatomie, OK; Cottle, TX (+14 more areas).
Major Motorway Closed in Both Directions During Rush Hour, Police Issue Update
A major road closure is being reported: "Police issue update after major motorway closed in both directions during rush hour". Large-scale closures are usually caused by severe weather (flooding, ice, wildfire), a structural failure, or a serious multi-vehicle incident.
Global Stress Reports
Global Seismic Stress Report – October 13, 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 – 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.