Japan’s Earthquake-Proof Houses
Japan has more earthquakes than any other country, an average of 1,500 each year. And that’s just the earthquakes we can feel! To avoid… Read More
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Get Organized Before Disaster Prep
Effective disaster prep is an extension of good organization, which might be why people find it so difficult to complete their disaster prep. Who’s… Read More
My Plastic Waste ‘Tis of Thee
This 4th of July, we want to talk about a long-brewing disaster that’s gaining traction in the mainstream: Plastic! United States citizens are the… Read More
How Much Food Do I Need for the Apocalypse?
When someone mentions emergencies supplies, most people instantly think of food and water. That’s probably because they know humans die when they’re deprived of… Read More
Are You Ready For a Disaster?
Pop quiz! How much water per person do you need in your Stay Bag? If you’re not sure, it’s a sign you’re not fully… Read More
Video Games Can Boost Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Are you aware of your mental health? (Newsflash, buddy! It’s with you all the time, whether it’s improving,… Read More
Why Do People Love HCTA?
If you’re wandering around our website wondering, “Who is this FOR?” we’re glad you’re still here, and we have to ask… are you really… Read More
POV: You Survived a Disaster
Wondering what a disaster is really like? We collected some stories from people who went through the worst Mother Nature could throw at them… Read More
Winter Grief
Winter is coming to an end for many, but some may have already said goodbye weeks ago, much sooner than they had wished. Winter… Read More
Our Favorite Stay Bag Items
Power outages and shelter-in-place orders can last a long time! Make your life easier by keeping a few sanity essentials on hand. Special treats… Read More
Five Free Go Bag Essentials
As the nature boy taught us, the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return… but getting something… Read More
Prepper Girl Essentials
Aesthetic trends are back. Flappers, mods, hippies, goths, scene kids, and VSCO girls of yore: make way for niche microtrends! Tomato Girl is now… Read More
Should I Add a Stanley Cup to My Go Bag?
If you’ve been on social media lately, especially TikTok, you’ve probably heard of the Stanley Cup. No, not the hockey trophy, but the 40… Read More
Get Paid to Prep
Welcome to 2024! If you’re holed up indoors, avoiding contact with the rest of the world as they spread respiratory illnesses to one another,… Read More
Waffle House’s Disaster Playbook
Most businesses will stay closed in the wake of a local disaster to assess damage and ensure employees can safely make it to work.… Read More
Why Is Festivus a Prep-Friendly Holiday?
It’s a Festivus for the Rest of Us… especially for people who want to be at their best during an emergency. Don’t believe me?… Read More
Disaster Preparedness Gifts for Kids
See also: Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Emergency Preparedness and Practical Disaster Preparedness Gifts for Mom and Dad In a world filled with adventure… Read More
Practical Disaster Preparedness Gifts for Mom and Dad
See also: Disaster Preparedness Gifts for Kids and Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Emergency Preparedness In a world where preparedness meets practicality, we present… Read More
Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Emergency Preparedness
See also: Practical Disaster Preparedness Gifts for Mom and Dad and Disaster Preparedness Gifts for Kids Unless your family and friends have agreed to… Read More
5 Scary Movies That Will Inspire You to Prep*
*4 scary movies, plus 1 movie for the whole family. It’s spooky szn! We’re planning our horror movie marathons and stockpiling candy, but our… Read More
Phone Apps for Disasters
You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that not all emergency situations will require you to fend for yourself for many days on end.… Read More
Power Outages Are Getting Worse
If you have fond memories of uneventful (and short) power outages from your childhood that were opportunities to pretend you were camping, this may… Read More
Emergency Clothes: A Capsule Wardrobe for the Apocalypse
Sometimes I think about Laura Ingalls browsing the calico fabrics in town so she can have one new dress, and I get a little… Read More
What Can I Actually Recycle?
“Wait a minute, is this recyclable?” We’ve all asked ourselves this question. For the more neurotic amongst us (it’s me… hi, I’m the problem;… Read More
Our Top 5 Dystopian Novels to Get You Motivated to Prepare
Ah, books: the best friends who will always be with us, even after civilization ends. We may only be able to read by the… Read More
Best Long Term Apocalypse Gear
WELCOME TO HELL! JK, hell isn’t real; it’s just the apocalypse. All societal structures have failed, and your survival is entirely up to you!… Read More
Getting Prepared on a Smaller Budget
Even if you don’t have a spreadsheet defining spending limits for each category of your life, you’re probably aware of how much is too… Read More
5 Reasons to Get CPR & First Aid Trained
Every morning after dropping my kid off at school, I walk by a pile of backpacks. They belong to the kids who have gym… Read More
Get Your Family On-Board with Disaster Preparation
If someone in your family (other than you) is interested in disaster preparedness, turn to that person and embrace them at length, because your… Read More
Disasters in Kids’ Movies – Prepping with Kids
Did you start disaster planning and then stop when you got to the part where you were supposed to share your plan with your… Read More
Which Disasters Do I Need to Prepare For?
Which natural disasters do you need to prepare for? ALL OF THEM. That’s what you came here for, right? You want us to confirm… Read More
Is Climate Change Accelerating Natural Disasters?
Yes. Yes it is. You may have noticed in the last few years that natural disasters are on the rise. Adverse weather events are… Read More
Choosing New Meeting Places after a Big Move
I recently moved from a huge city in a drought-stricken state to what some people might call a rural swamp. Other people might call… Read More
WTF Is an Emergency Communication Plan?
When you imagine a disaster, is your whole family with you? It would probably be ideal to be together, but think about how many… Read More
5 Tips to Stay Connected
How’s your stress level during an emergency? How’s your stress level when you’re completely cut off from your loved ones? Would you like to… Read More
Did You Survive? Let Everyone Know You’re Safe
During emergencies, people worry. A lot of them will want to know if you’re safe. Their concerns are valid, but you cannot text or… Read More
Bugging Out vs. Sheltering in Place — How to Decide
Stay or go? Catastrophe is imminent. The choice is binary. There are pros and cons on each side, but there’s so little time (and… Read More
Take Your First Disaster Prep Baby Steps
I came here to chew gum and hype you up, and I’m all out of gum (due to supply chain disruptions caused by a… Read More
Phone Tips for Emergencies
Until telepathic devices are implanted in our brains, phones will continue playing a huge role in keeping us connected to our friends and family.… Read More
Pandemics of the Past
Did you know you’re in danger of experiencing a global pandemic that could disrupt your life in extreme ways? Oh, that’s already happened to… Read More
3 Steps to Surviving Nuclear War
Being a human is the worst sometimes. For example, we invented nuclear weapons, used them to kill thousands of civilians, correctly perceived that they… Read More
Do You Believe These Avalanche Myths?
We will tear the wool from your eyes in the name of better avalanche preparedness! There are some wild myths about avalanches out there,… Read More
Am I Really Preparing for a Tsunami?
If you’re in a landlocked state in the US, you are likely not going to be convinced to prepare for a tsunami, but you… Read More
Barebones Snowstorm Survival Checklist
Heads up! This list isn’t exhaustive. Check out our snowstorm guide to see the full snowstorm emergency kit. We’ve compiled a list of the… Read More
Are Floods Really a Big Deal?
“I live on a street with excellent storm drains, and my house is five miles from the nearest river! I can’t be at risk… Read More
Don’t I Have Time to Prepare for a Hurricane Once It’s Announced?
Compared to the most spontaneous disasters (e.g. earthquakes), hurricanes might seem like they’re laid back and accommodating. I mean, they’re always announcing themselves well… Read More
Bioterror Timeline: Fun for the Whole Family
Terror through the ages! Bone up on some of our top bioterrorism attacks that prove humanity has been gunning for its own destruction for… Read More
It’s Already Hot Here. Why Should I Prepare for a Heat Wave?
It’s hot outside, but you’re sitting in an air conditioned room. You have a freezer full of popsicles. You have hot and cold running… Read More
Don’t Freak Out. Shake Out
Today is the Great California Shake Out. I live in California and I fear every day that there will be a major earthquake. At… Read More
Loving Our White Blood Cells
Our blood contains billions and billions of cells, both white and red.
White blood cells are famous for being essential to our immune function. They just serve us, unnoticed, operating in the background.
Celebrate your amazing body and ease your stress by coloring our white blood cells coloring page.