Communication

When the power or network fails, communication quickly becomes a challenge. Here you will learn how to use radio, signal, notes or simple signs - and how to keep in touch with family or neighbors. Clearly explained, even for beginners.

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November 1, 2025

Setting up a local prepper group

Let's imagine a simple situation: A power cut paralyzes the city. The first few hours are almost idyllic - candlelight, maybe a board game. But after a day, the supermarkets are empty, the petrol stations close, and suddenly it becomes clear that ...

November 1, 2025

The best books for preppers

Imagine the power goes out. Internet, cell phone, computer - all dark. No Google, no tutorials on YouTube, no digital recipes for emergency bread or instructions on how to start a fire. Moments like these show just how valuable real, printed ...

November 1, 2025

YouTube channels for crisis preparedness and preppers

It's a quiet evening, the wind is rustling outside and while the tea steams, your fingers almost automatically turn to your smartphone. One click and you're in the middle of a world full of tips, experiences and tangible instructions. YouTube is by no means ...

November 1, 2025

Keeping an eye on political developments - where preppers can get their information from

  There is this diffuse unease that sometimes spreads. Snippets of news, rumors, a short report on the radio - and suddenly you ask yourself: „Is this just passing me by, or is something fundamental really changing?“ Anyone who ...

November 1, 2025

How to convince your partner or friends to prepping

There are those moments when you talk enthusiastically about a topic - and only get a tired smile from the other person. Anyone who believes wholeheartedly in emergency preparedness is familiar with this situation: you can clearly see how useful it is to have supplies, plans and ...

November 1, 2025

Crisis reports & early warning systems - when minutes make the difference

  There are things you can't control: the weather, natural disasters, political decisions or technical faults. But there is one thing you can influence - how quickly you find out about them. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes to decide whether you are prepared or ...

November 1, 2025

Tracking natural disasters live - where can you get reliable data?

There are those seconds that feel like an eternity. The cell phone vibrates and a message appears: „Earthquake in your region.“ It's still quiet outside, but you can literally feel how the world is about to change. In moments like these, it becomes clear ...

November 1, 2025

What to do when authorities visit in times of crisis?

A knock on the door, uniformed figures outside. In times of crisis, when uncertainty and tension are already high, this can be a worrying moment for many. The question arises: How do I behave when the authorities are at the door?

November 1, 2025

Why humor is also important in a crisis

Imagine a situation: A power cut, a storm is raging outside, the radio is just crackling, and it's cold and dark in the house. Everything seems depressing, almost like a disaster movie. And then someone says an unexpectedly funny sentence ...

November 1, 2025

Group formation & clans in times of crisis

When a crisis strikes, the world changes at breakneck speed. What was taken for granted yesterday - supermarket shelves full of food, working electricity, stable communication - can disappear tomorrow. People react to this in different ways: some withdraw and try to cope on their own.