Threats of War

We are in war times and every day it seems to get closer to American soil. Territorial and religious wars continue to decimate other parts of the world, while locally growing civil unrest has America divided. Even if we can find a way to come together as a country, we still have foreign threats with large scale military arsenals. The global world order is under a transformation and that doesn't happen without chaos.

The threat of war is the risk that armed conflict, abroad or at home, reaches your family through violence, damaged infrastructure, broken supply chains and lost essential services. From a prepper's perspective, the threat of war matters to every household that depends on stores, utilities and fuel, which is nearly all of us. Preparedness turns that risk into a plan.

Reading the Threat of War

Conflict overseas shapes life at home. Our guides track the flashpoints: the Israel Hamas conflict, the Iran retaliation threat, the Russia Iran nuclear deal and Russian anti-satellite weapons. They also explain how the Strait of Hormuz reaches fuel and food prices. For the bigger picture, read about the Doomsday Clock, whether we are in World War 3, the lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis and what a modern civil war could look like. National defense is part of the story too, from border control to the Iron Dome.

Shelter and Nuclear Readiness

Learn the effects of a nuclear bomb, which US cities could be nuclear targets and what surviving nuclear fallout takes. When you weigh shelter options, compare a fallout shelter with a bunker. You can also find out how long you can survive in a bunker, look inside the Survival Condo Project and see why a shipping container bunker can fail.

Supplies, Security and Community

Shortages of food, water and medical supplies are a central wartime concern. Preppers stock emergency provisions, plan evacuation routes, secure their homes and build community networks. That groundwork helps their families stay steady through unrest and uncertainty.