Top 8 YouTube Videos on How to Use a Signal Mirror
Signal mirrors are one of those small, cheap pieces of kit that only matter when everything else has gone wrong, and video…
Live Monitoring — Survival Siren Command Center
News
Orange Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Storm TWO-26 Active Over North Indian Ocean, India on Alert
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Storm Boelo Knocks Out Power to Thousands in Northern Ireland Amid 70mph Winds
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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Curry and Quay Counties, New Mexico
Video Guides
Top 8 YouTube Videos on How to Use a Signal Mirror
Video Guides
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Start a Survival Garden
Starting a survival garden is one of those projects where seeing it done on camera beats reading about it. We rounded up…
Top 5 YouTube Videos on Setting Up a Portable Solar Panel
Portable solar is one of those skills that’s far easier to learn by watching than by reading, and YouTube has no shortage…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Collecting Rainwater for Survival
Rainwater is one of the most accessible resources in a survival or off-grid situation, and YouTube is full of people showing exactly…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Using a Map and Compass Together
Finding solid map and compass instruction on YouTube means wading through a lot of mixed-quality content, so we’ve done the sorting for…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Building a Long-Term Food Storage
Building a long-term food storage is one of the most common starting points in preparedness, and YouTube has no shortage of creators…
News
Flood Warning in Effect for 16 Areas Across Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Florida
Flood Warning issued October 25 at 10:47PM MDT until October 26 at 1:15AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 16 areas: Conejos, CO; Hartley, TX; Alamosa, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Socorro, NM; Lake, FL; Volusia, FL; Rio Arriba, NM; Cibola, NM; Valencia, NM (+6 more areas).
Orange Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Storm TWO-26 Active Over North Indian Ocean, India on Alert
From 26/10/2026 to 26/10/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 120 km/h) TWO-26 was active in NorthIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: India (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.356 million . Classified Orange by GDACS, the EU Joint Research Centre's Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
Storm Boelo Knocks Out Power to Thousands in Northern Ireland Amid 70mph Winds
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Storm Boelo batters NI with 70mph winds, leaving thousands of homes without power and flights cancelled". 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.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Curry and Quay Counties, New Mexico
Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 4:40PM MDT until October 25 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 2 areas: Curry, NM; Quay, NM.
M1 Closed in Both Directions to High-Sided Vehicles as Storm Boelo Brings Strong Winds
A major road closure is being reported: "M1 closed in both directions to high vehicles due to Storm Boelo". Large-scale closures are usually caused by severe weather (flooding, ice, wildfire), a structural failure, or a serious multi-vehicle incident.
Flood Warning Across the Four Corners Region — 22 Areas in CO, NM, UT
Flood Warning issued October 25 at 1:19AM MDT until October 25 at 1:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 22 areas: Conejos, CO; Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; San Juan, NM; Cibola, NM; Valencia, NM; Montezuma, CO; San Juan, UT; Kane, UT; Alamosa, CO (+12 more areas).
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.