Understanding the difference between man-made EMPs and natural coronal mass ejection events is crucial for disaster preparedness. This video explains the mechanisms behind these threats, including magnetic heaving, and their potential impact on our power grid and long-line infrastructure.

In Economics & Investing Media of the Week we feature photos, charts, graphs, maps, video links, and news items of interest to preppers. Today: A Map Showing the Largest Type of Electric Generating Capacity, By County. The thumbnail below is click-expandable.       (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) Economics & Investing Links of Interest H.L. sent this very troubling news: The Great Taking: Global Looting of Humanity Imminent? Reader Tom H. mentioned this essay by Adam Sharp at The Daily Reckoning: Silver’s 27% Drop, in Context. Video from The Economic Ninja: Why I am pivoting from Silver investing into something … The post Economics & Investing Media of the Week appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

(Continued from Part 2.  This concludes the article.) In Part 1 and Part 2, we hit a few of the “How it works” or “Why it works” stuff.  Proven by experience, or our family ham antenna business would have failed immediately.  So, what do you have laying around the house, farm, garage – that can be turned into a high performance antenna for just listening? In the basement / garage, Metallic stuff, old copper pipe that burst from freezing, Telephone wire, cable TV wire, Ethernet cable (4,6,8 strand stuff), Iron pipe… will work, again not as good. Old extension cords! … The post Antenna Building: Theory and Practice – Part 3, by Hoofer appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

On February 6, 1891:  The first great train robbery by the Dalton Gang: Southern Pacific #17, near Alila (now Earlimart), California. Pictured are deceased Dalton gang members, following the failed 1892 Coffeyville, Kansas raid. Left to right: Bill Powers; Bob Dalton; Grat Dalton, and Dick Broadwell. — On this day in 1935, the board game Monopoly went on sale for the first time. — For folks who missed out on ordering SurvivalBlog archive USB sticks, in January:  We had set aside 32 of the standard sticks and 5 sticks in keepsake tins in reserve, just in case any of this … The post Preparedness Notes for Friday — February 6, 2026 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

FIRST AID KITS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES AT https://kentuckysustainableliving.com/ What would actually happen if you didn’t come home tonight? Not a grid-down collapse, not a major disaster — just a normal day where you’re suddenly unavailable. Would your family know how to run the house, handle an emergency, or even know who to call? In today’s episode of Kentucky Sustainable Living we talk about one of the most overlooked parts of preparedness: family continuity planning. Most households rely on one person who knows the systems — the bills, generator, breaker panel, water shutoff, food storage, medical supplies, animal care routines, and emergency contacts. But real preparedness means your home can function even if you are gone. We cover practical steps you can implement immediately: Creating a simple family emergency plan Teaching kids and spouses critical survival knowledge Preventing the “single point of failure” household Homestead preparedness beyond gear and stockpiles How to prepare your family for real-world emergencies Why communication plans matter more than equipment Rural preparedness and delayed emergency response Making your home resilient during unexpected situations Preparedness is not just about disasters — it’s about removing chaos from bad moments. Whether you live on a homestead, small farm, rural property, or in town, your family should be able to function safely without you for 24–72 hours. If you care about self-reliance, homesteading, emergency planning, and protecting your family, this conversation matters. #preparedness #familypreparedness #homesteadlife #selfreliance #emergencyplanning #preppers #survivalplanning #homesteading #ruralliving #offgrid #bugout #stayready #readynotscared #shtfpreparedness #emergencypreparedness #kentuckysustainableliving #disasterpreparedness #preppertips #survivalskills #familysecurity