(Natural News) On a normal day, plumbers like David Crow would be ecstatic to have their office phones ringing off the hook. But when a cold snap in February caused statewide blackouts, he was overwhelmed as his company received a shocking 2,200 calls in 24 hours. North Texans unprepared for deep freeze and plumbing issues According to […]

(Natural News) An energy expert has called the power emergency in Texas a “system-wide failure” at nearly every level that could have been prevented for a steep price. Jesse Jenkins, assistant professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University, pointed out that homes in Texas are not designed to deal with very cold weather, which caused customers […]

(Natural News) The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the main body that manages the state’s primary electric grid, is being sued for ignoring repeated warnings regarding the vulnerabilities in Texas’ power infrastructure. A separate lawsuit involving the death of an 11-year-old, possibly to hypothermia, is accusing ERCOT of gross negligence and putting profits over […]

(Natural News) With the worst of the Texas power crisis now behind us, the blame and fingerpointing begins, and while the jury is still out whose actions (or lack thereof) may have led to the deadly and widespread blackouts that shocked Texas this week, Cascend Strategy writes that “in case there was any doubt why the Texas […]

(Natural News) At least 12 people have been found dead in the Houston area after statewide power outages left millions without heat in subzero temperatures. Some died from simply from the cold weather while others perished after trying to craft makeshift heating elements that either set the house on fire or sent toxic carbon monoxide […]

(Natural News) Society has grown into one that relies heavily on electricity-powered devices, appliances and gadgets. Most people can’t even imagine a world without the convenience that comes with electricity. A lot of electrical outages usually last a few hours or maybe a few days. However, some disasters can lead to power outages that may last weeks, […]

(Natural News) A series of incidents that have occurred in close proximity to each other over the past several days are leading many to believe that technology is failing society and that U.S. infrastructure is collapsing faster than previously believed. On Saturday, a wide swath of Manhattan’s West Side was plunged into darkness for several […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, it’s important to know about proper food storage and how to gather the necessary supplies for your stockpile. But how do you prevent food spoilage if you experience a long-term power outage? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Before SHTF, make sure you have backup power for your appliances, especially your fridge and freezer. […]

(Natural News) California’s technology industry is booming and as such is attracting hundreds of thousands of people to work in a state that is already crowded. With a population approaching 40 million people, California, which is largely desert in many parts of the state, is struggling to keep its basic infrastructure of power functioning.  Now, […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, you need to be ready for different kinds of survival scenarios, such as a nationwide power grid failure. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) You can make necessary preparations so you can stay off the grid when SHTF. This way, you can avoid getting stuck in a community center with other families. While living off-grid […]