As cases of the coronavirus rise in the United States, preppers have watched with a mix of concern, weariness and even some hope that Americans will learn from their example. By Alan Yuhas For weeks, ...

A few years ago, Valenti (who asked that his real name not be used, for reasons that will be clear soon enough) and his wife traded their Chicago townhouse for a gorgeous $800,000 residence in Downers ...

When people talk about getting ready for disaster, two groups always come up — preppers and survivalists. At first glance, they seem alike: both value self-reliance and readiness when life takes a ...

As Cyclone Alfred approached Queensland and New South Wales in March, news coverage showed supermarket shelves emptied of essentials and car boots piled high with toilet paper. It was grimly ...