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 ...

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 ...

Doomsday preppers, or survivalists, are those who take planning for worst-case scenarios to the next level. Whether anticipating government standoffs or a zombie apocalypse, they are preparing for ...