News

Reliable news keeps preppers ahead of developing threats. Learn how to gather trustworthy information, filter noise and stay informed when it matters.

Prepper News for Families Who Like a Head Start

Prepper news is the habit of knowing what is happening in the world and in your own region. With it, a developing threat reaches you as a warning instead of a surprise. Timely, accurate information buys the most useful resource in any emergency, which is time to act. Many threats announce themselves days ahead, from a severe storm building in the distance to an event unfolding far away.

Staying informed matters to every household. Preppers treat it as a preparation on par with stored food, gear and learned skills. It matters most when normal channels fail. Power outages and network disruptions can cut off your usual sources exactly when you need them. That is why a battery-powered or hand-crank radio belongs in a well-considered kit.

What the Guides Cover

  • Trustworthy information. Rumor, speculation and sensationalism mislead as easily as good reporting guides, and identifying misinformation and propaganda is the skill that sorts one from the other.
  • Infrastructure under attack. The Colonial Pipeline cyber attack shows how a hack on one company can reach the fuel supply of an entire region.
  • Developing conflicts. The Iran retaliation threat looks at what tension overseas could mean for families at home.

Read with balance. A constant stream of alarming headlines breeds anxiety without adding readiness. Gather prepper news with purpose, weigh it with healthy skepticism, and keep it as one calm, capable layer of your family's preparedness.

Identifying Misinformation and Propaganda

February 22, 2023
The ability to identify misinformation and propaganda on the internet can save you from unnecessary stress and anxiety. Misinformation and propaganda are powerful tools people with little or no integrity use to polarize public opinion and promote violence, extremism, and hate speech.

The Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack

June 1, 2021
In May 2021 the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack shut the biggest fuel line on the East Coast and panic buying drained the pumps causing a regional fuel shortage.

Iran Retaliation Threat

January 5, 2020
Understand the Iran retaliation threat after the Soleimani airstrike, how a war could escalate, and the steps your family can take now to prepare.

Are We Already in World War 3

August 6, 2026
Are we in World War 3? Sixty five conflicts are active worldwide, the most since 1946. Here is the test historians use and what it means at your house.

Australia Brush Fires

January 8, 2020
Australia is reeling from continent wide brush fires. The fires have been continuous since September 2019. Australia’s southeast coast has been hit the hardest, but nearly all of the island has been ravished by wildfires; some set accidentally and others deliberately. Over 20 million acres across the country have burned so far, and there are still months to go in this 2019-2020 fire season.

Florida State Gun Law - 2023

June 29, 2023
There is a new gun law taking place in the state of Florida beginning July 1, 2023. Passed into law in April 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 543 and Senate Bill 150, changing the requirements for gun carry permits. It is no longer required that persons need a permit to carry a concealed firearm in Florida, nor do they require training or background check.

Identifying Misinformation and Propaganda

February 22, 2023
The ability to identify misinformation and propaganda on the internet can save you from unnecessary stress and anxiety. Misinformation and propaganda are powerful tools people with little or no integrity use to polarize public opinion and promote violence, extremism, and hate speech.

Iran Retaliation Threat

January 5, 2020
Understand the Iran retaliation threat after the Soleimani airstrike, how a war could escalate, and the steps your family can take now to prepare.

The 2025 Measles Outbreak: What Families Need to Know

August 8, 2025
The 2025 measles outbreak drove US cases to a 30-year high. Learn when it started, how far it spread, why it happened, and how to protect your family.

Political Accountability is American

October 26, 2026
Political accountability is an American tradition. Learn why party loyalty became a team sport and how to hold every elected leader to results over labels.

Preparing for Man Made Disasters

January 10, 2016
Man made disasters, from war and economic collapse to cyber and nuclear attacks, reach your home through everyday systems. Learn the channels and how to prepare.

Rare Meteor Shower Tonight

November 21, 2019
Meteors pass closely to earth all the time. Want evidence, look up, tonight! This evening a rare meteor shower will be visible around 11:15 pm EST.

The 2026 Cyclospora Outbreak

July 4, 2026
The 2026 cyclospora outbreak shows why food security means controlling contamination. Learn what Cyclospora is, safe produce habits, symptoms, and the right test.

New World Screwworm Returns to Texas

June 5, 2026
New World Screwworm is back in U.S. cattle after 60 years. Learn what it is, the signs of infestation, and how to protect your livestock and family pets.

When the Ground Lies to You: The Hidden US Earthquake Risk

June 27, 2026
The June 2026 Venezuela doublet earthquake exposes how unprepared US regions like New Madrid and Cascadia really are. Learn the risks and how to prepare.