Posts by John Mortensen

To the unaided eye, the sky around the sun appears tranquil, yet it belies a hidden turmoil. The sun emits massive plasma ejections, some of which are directed toward Earth, disrupting our planet's...

"The Disaster-Ready Home A Step-by-Step Emergency Preparedness Manual for Sheltering in Place" is available on Amazon.com in audio, Kindle, paperback, spiral-bound, and audio CD formats. We love...

Power outages, intensified by the rising frequency of natural disasters, lead to significant economic losses and can jeopardize lives in critical care. As reliance on power grows, so does the...

The United States and China first connected in 1784 when the American vessel, the Empress of China, docked in Guangzhou with Samuel Shaw aboard. But was this unofficial visit the true beginning of...

Emergencies often lead to medical crises that can overwhelm local capacities. In such times, medical supplies and expertise become crucial for managing the situation. How prepared are you with the...

As the Cold War fears of the 1950s saw Americans preparing for nuclear threats with underground shelters and specific essentials, today’s tensions between the U.S. and China prompt a new era of...