As the colder months approach, so does the chance for extreme winter weather. As of October 2025, the National Weather Service has already warned high-elevation areas in California, Nevada, and ...

Last week, I shared some thoughts on using couponing strategies for “prepping” — storing food, water and supplies to prepare for an unexpected emergency. One of my readers sent an interesting ...

Only 51% of Americans say they’re prepared for a long-term disaster, which may explain the appeal of Costco’s $3,000 ReadyWise Emergency Food Supply Kit — a one-person, yearlong stockpile of ...

A hurricane, wildfire, or blackout can arrive without warning — here’s what to have ready before it does. Andi Breitowich works across digital and print magazines covering health, fitness, nutrition, ...

Over the past decade, events such as hurricanes, wildfires, widespread power outages, and global pandemics have made one thing undeniably clear: preparation isn’t optional—it’s essential. As the ...

I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve been eating survival food for the whole of September. And no, I don’t mean I’ve taught myself how to fish with only a spear whittled by my own hand. Nor do I mean ...