Problem: Grid DownScope: Local, Regional, NationalImpact: Minor, Major (Depending on length of outage)Dangers (not limited to): Utilities Outage, Communications outage, No law enforcement or rescue response, Civil unrest, violent crime.Preps (not limited to): Plan, Alternative Energy source, Stock up on supplies, Self-defense weapons A Grid Down scenario is a situation in which the power grid…
Problem: Cyber-AttackScope: Personal, Local, Regional, National, InternationalImpact: Minor, Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Utilities Disruption, Communications Failure, Catastrophic Transportation AccidentsPreps (not limited to): Backup Data, External Storage of Data, Anti-virus Software, Being aware of common tactics, MFA use for identity verification Cyber-attacks are malicious attempts by hackers to access, steal, or damage sensitive…
Problem: Chemical SpillScope: Local, RegionalImpact: Minor, Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Personal Injury/Death, Air Quality, Skin and Eye ReactionsPreps (not limited to): Plan, Emergency Kit Chemical spills can happen anywhere, anytime. Whether it is a result of an accident at a chemical plant or a truck or train carrying hazardous chemicals getting into…
Problem: Car TroubleScope: LocalImpact: MinorDangers (not limited to): Stranded, Passing traffic, Bad actorsPreps (not limited to): Preventative Maintenance, Car Kit, Battery Charger, Spare Tire Car trouble can be a stressful and dangerous experience, particularly when it happens unexpectedly. A vehicle is a valuable asset for many people, and it is essential to keep it running…
Problem: Bank CollapseScope: Personal, Local, Regional, NationalImpact: Minor, Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Run on banks, Limited/No access to Cash, Job Loss, Social Unrest, Violent Crime, Market VolatilityPreps (not limited to): Diversify Deposits, Keep Cash on hand, Reduce Debts, Diversify Income Causes of a Bank Collapse A bank can fail due to a…
Problem: Civil UnrestScope: Local, RegionalImpact: Minor, Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Building Fires, Vandalism, Personal Injury, DeathPreps (not limited to): Plan, Harden your home, Stock up on supplies, Self-defense weapons Civil unrest is a term used to describe a situation where a large group of people engages in public disturbances such as protests,…
Problem: Active ShooterScope: Personal, LocalImpact: MajorDangers (not limited to): Personal Injury, Death, PTSDPreps (not limited to): Plan, Train, Harden your home/office/school, Self-defense weapons/training PROFILE OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use…
