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.

While no one wants to be celebrating Christmas alone, there are definitely still ways to have some safe fun this season.

Winter can bring with it damaging ice storms, blizzards and power outages and it is important to have all the items on hand you will need to ride them out.

Holidays can be a magical time, but some of that magic can definitely slip away as you spend time worrying about which gifts are shipping on time and getting everything perfect.