In a world where the unexpected can strike at any moment, a growing number of people are taking the concept of preparedness to heart. Preppers, as they're known, have a knack for collecting items that ...

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 ...