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,…
Live Monitoring — Survival Siren Command Center
News
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for the Big Island of Hawaii
Communication
How to Make a Family Emergency Communication Plan When Mobile Networks Fail
News
UAE Travel Advisory Raised to Level 3: Reconsider Travel Amid Armed Conflict
Flight Disruptions
Ground Stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor as Storms Move Through Arizona
Video Guides
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…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Starting a Fire in Wet Weather
Getting a fire going when everything around you is soaked is one of the most requested survival skills on YouTube, and the…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on How to Purify Water in the Wild
Clean water is the first problem in almost any survival scenario, and YouTube has no shortage of people showing how they deal…
Top 10 YouTube Videos on Finding True North Without a Compass
Getting oriented without a compass is one of the most searched survival skills on YouTube, and the results range from thirty-second shorts…
News
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of New Mexico and Nearby Areas
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 3:43PM MDT until September 24 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 5 areas: Lincoln, NM; Riverside, CA; Curry, NM; Pima, AZ; Otero, NM.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for the Big Island of Hawaii
Tropical Storm Warning issued September 24 at 11:19AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 8 areas: Big Island Southeast; Big Island Interior; Kohala; Big Island South; Kona; Big Island East; Big Island Summit; Big Island North.
UAE Travel Advisory Raised to Level 3: Reconsider Travel Amid Armed Conflict
United Arab Emirates has been raised to "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" by the U.S. State Department. Reconsider travelto the United Arab Emirates due to terrorism and armed conflict. U.S. government employees working in the UAE need special authorization to travel to military bases and critical energy infrastructure sites due to UAE government restrictions and potential security risks. As of August 29, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in UAE. Armed Conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, 2026, there has bee
Ground Stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor as Storms Move Through Arizona
A large-scale flight disruption is being reported: "Ground stop issued for Phoenix Sky Harbor due to storms". Mass cancellations or ground stops are usually caused by severe weather, a major technical outage, or a security/safety event.
Flood Warning Covers 32 Counties Across Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 1:11AM EDT until September 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 32 areas: Allen, IN; Adams, IN; Van Wert, OH; Wells, IN; Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI; Hancock, IL; Clark, MO; Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA (+22 more areas).
Palmdale Road Closed in Both Directions in Adelanto After Crash, SUV Fire, and Utility Pole Damage
A major road closure is being reported: "Palmdale Road Closed In Both Directions After Crash Sparks SUV Fire, Damages Utility Pole In Adelanto". Large-scale closures are usually caused by severe weather (flooding, ice, wildfire), a structural failure, or a serious multi-vehicle incident.
Flash Flood Warning for Southeast Kentucky and Knox County, Tennessee
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 11:10PM EDT until September 24 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 4 areas: Harlan, KY; Bell, KY; Leslie, KY; Knox, TN.
BOM Systems Down Nationwide in Nine-Hour Blackout
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "BOM crashes nationwide in nine-hour blackout". 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: 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.