Preparing for emergencies has become a hobby and lifestyle for an increasing number of people throughout the U.S. who call themselves 'preppers.' Preppers are enthusiasts of all things emergency ...

Outdoor safety and camping gear for sale (left) at the Great Lakes Emergency Preparedness Expo in Imlay City, Mich., on Sept. 14; an attendee (right) looks at safety gear and other equipment for sale ...

Do you have your “bug-out bag” (BOB) ready for when the “s*** hits the fan” (SHTF), or will you “bug in” for “the end of the world as we know it” (TEOTWAWKI)? This jargon is well understood within ...