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Aftermath of a Volcanic Eruption: Safe Cleanup Guide

Recover from the aftermath of a volcanic eruption: assess your home, clean ash safely, restore water and power, and watch for lahars, wind-blown ash,...

Yellowstone Supervolcano: Facts, Odds and a Family Plan

Learn what the Yellowstone supervolcano really is, the USGS odds, and how to build a family pantry, water and garden plan for ashfall and...

Volcano Movies Ranked: 10 Films With Survival Lessons

Volcano movies ranked by Prepper Score, from crater-edge documentaries to Hollywood hits, each with one practical lesson on ash, lahars and getting out alive.

Deadliest Volcanic Eruptions in History and Their Lessons

The deadliest volcanic eruptions in history, from Tambora to Pinatubo, ranked by death toll, with the plain lesson each one teaches for preparing your...

Evacuation Plan for Volcanic Eruption: Family Guide

Build an evacuation plan for volcanic eruption with two routes clear of lahar paths, a host home, a reconnect plan, a packed car and...

Active Volcanoes in the United States

Throughout the US and it's territories there are 65 volcanoes that scientists classify as 'Active'. Twelve of those volcanoes are considered 'on alert'.

The Hazards and Dangers of Hurricanes

Hurricanes are bad enough on their own. Unfortunately, they don’t come alone. There are several subsequent hazards that come along with them like: Storm...

Family Flood Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

Build a family flood plan in one afternoon. Assign roles for kids, elders and pets, set up alerts, pick meeting spots and decide in...

Mudslide Safety: A One-Page Plan for Hillside Homes

Build a one-page mudslide safety plan: set alerts that wake you, keep a nighttime storm watch, plan routes away from canyons, and agree on...