FEMA’s 12th National Preparedness Report in Washington highlights the growing impact of climate change on disaster severity and frequency in America, stressing the need for strong cybersecurity and disaster preparedness. Responding to this, National Defense Lab (NDL), parent company of CivilDispatch.com, enhances its cybersecurity and disaster readiness strategies, including the acquisition of CivilDispatch.com, to align with FEMA’s vision for a secure, resilient nation. NDL’s approach demonstrates their commitment to tackling the combined challenges of digital security and physical disaster preparedness.

Updated for 2024, discover essential insights into emergency communication in 2024 with our comprehensive guide. As we face a world riddled with challenges from climate change-induced extreme weather to geopolitical uncertainties and health crises, being well-versed in emergency communication systems is crucial. Our guide is designed to arm you with the vital knowledge needed to navigate these complexities, ensuring you remain connected and informed, whatever the situation. Join us in exploring the fundamentals of staying prepared in an ever-changing global landscape.

Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.  U.S. citizens should.

PSA: U.S. phone users will get an emergency alert test on Wednesday.

We are excited to share that CivilDispatch.com, a leader in civilian emergency communication systems, has entered a new chapter. On October 1, 2023, we proudly became a part of the National Defense Lab (NDL) family, a move that promises to escalate our capabilities and redefine the standards of emergency alerting and monitoring through advanced AI technologies.

The Ominous Concept of a society teetering on the edge of collapse within mere hours of an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) attack is not the premise of a dystopian novel; it’s a stark reality that a single, well-placed EMP event could trigger. This white paper rigorously examines the precarious web of dependencies that sustains our modern lifestyle, the immediate and devastating impacts of an EMP strike, and the rapid disintegration of societal order that could follow.

In an age where our daily routines are intertwined with electronic devices, an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) threat can be an unsettling prospect. An EMP is a burst of electromagnetic energy with the potential to disrupt or destroy electronic equipment and critical infrastructure. While this may sound like a plot from a science fiction movie, the reality is that EMPs pose a real-world threat, be it from natural occurrences like solar flares or man-made events such as nuclear detonations or advanced weaponry. Understanding EMPs and taking steps to protect against them is not just wise—it’s a necessary aspect of modern preparedness. In this guide, we’ll explore simple and effective strategies to shield your electronics from EMPs and ensure your connectivity remains intact in the face of this invisible menace.

Secret consumer scores. Everyone has a consumer score, yet most people know nothing about them — or that they even exist. So, what exactly is a secret consumer score? And what’s yours?

This year, challenge yourself to change your new year’s resolution of “I’m finally going to lose that 20 pounds” into some more achievable prepper movement resolutions.

Continuing your gardening efforts can ensure you get needed vitamins and minerals plus it means having a reliable food source even when it is cold out.