Did you know that water takes heat from your body 25 times faster than air would? So, if you’ve fallen into cold water, there’s no time before your body hypothermia hits. The first hack to survive falling into cold water is to stay calm and act fast. Recent research...

Being stuck in a desert may seem like a storybook fantasy when you think about it. But a desert is never a great place to be stranded in – well, except the one in Islandia where there’s plenty supply of cocktails. If you end up trapped in one, here are desert survival...

In the past, surviving wildfires was never a worry for hikers. But, due to extreme heat waves and dry forest conditions worsened by climate change, wildfires can now explode faster than you can imagine – even fast enough to catch up with hikers. There are several...

No one can accurately predict exactly when an earthquake will occur – at least not yet. This is notwithstanding that earthquake detectors help provide 10 seconds warning and earthquake apps to use hours ahead of the disaster. Whether your region is earthquake-prone or...

A flood is a natural event that occurs due to heavy rain or snow, rising river levels, or melting snowpack. Regardless of the cause, flooding can cause significant damage and disruption to your home, business, and personal life. Already, Flood Watch keeps us informed...