It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.

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Instead of freaking ourselves out, we need to plan for a difficult future every day. By Annalee Newitz Contributing Opinion Writer [This article is part of the developing coronavirus coverage, and may ...

From floods and fires to national security cyberattacks, how can you prepare for the worst?

An curved arrow pointing right. Following is a transcript of the video. Jason Charles: So, a prepper is someone who prepares for disasters, emergencies, and pretty much, you know, pandemics like this.

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 ...