Ultimate Disaster Survival Guide
Master Every Threat with Golden Survivalist
The world’s a savage forge—nature slams with storms, quakes, and jaws, tech crumbles under hacks, and man turns feral with bombs and greed. Gators stalk, dams burst, and aliens buzz, testing your spine. Below are links to posts that are done vignette-style. Many will have additional links to more detailed posts.
I’ve been watching the huge swath of bad weather spawning many devastating tornadoes across the central and southern US this March 2025. I felt you needed an easy-to-find overview of all the natural and other disasters I could imagine. I’ll keep adding more to this list as I think of them.
I will add the link to the associated document as I complete them (You will know when the double asterisks ** are removed next to the listing. The asterisk links are set to an anchor point on this page.)
Do You Have Your Evacuation Plans in Place? Here ‘Ya Go!
At GoldenSurvivalist.com, we don’t buckle—we dominate. This is your pillar, your survival core, linking 29 disaster guides to hammer you tough. Each plan hands you the reins: spot the hit, lock your prep, and rise when it lands. Pick your war, click in, and gear up—the weak wash out, the tough stand tall.
Read this: Evacuation Plans: GOOD – Get Out Of Dodge!
1. Tornadoes: Plan to Outlast the Twister
Winds twist, funnels shred—tornadoes gut the soft. Spot the roar, drill your hide, and stock to ride it out.
2. Hurricanes: Plan to Defy the Storm
Hurricanes pound—wind and waves crush weak. Catch the watch, map your out, and brace for the surge.
Read this: Show Me the Hurricane Survival Kit Checklist!
3. Wildfires: Plan to Starve the Flames
Wildfires blaze—flames eat all in reach. Smell the smoke, carve your stand, and pack to outpace it.
4. Earthquakes: Plan to Ride the Shake
Earthquakes jolt—no warning, just ruin. Know your faults, drop-cover-hold, and fortify for the tremor.
5. Tsunamis: Plan to Rise Above the Tide
Tsunamis flood—quakes spawn killer waves. See the drop, climb high, and gear to float the rush.
6. Landslides: Plan to Hold Your Ground
Landslides bury—mud and rock slide free. Read the split, perch safe, and anchor against the fall.
7. Volcanic Eruptions: Plan to Defy the Inferno
Volcanoes blast—ash and lava burn all. Hear the rumble, seal your fort, and prep for the molten tide.
8. Floods: Plan to Stay Afloat
Floods drown—water creeps or crashes. Watch the swell, chart high, and pack to ride the deluge.
9. Boat Capsizing: Plan to Swim Back
Capsizing sinks—waves and wind take over. Feel the tilt, cling tight, and signal to beat the deep.
Read this: Understanding Weather Patterns: A Guide For Sailors
10. Blizzards: Plan to Fight the Freeze
Blizzards entomb—snow and ice lock you cold. Spot the whiteout, warm your core, and stock to thaw it.
11. Droughts: Plan to Stand Against the Dry
Droughts parch—water fades, land splits. Track the dry, ration hard, and hoard to beat the thirst.
Related: How to Create a Fire Safety Plan to Support Seniors
12. Heatwaves: Plan to Beat the Scorch
Heatwaves broil—temps sap and sear. Feel the burn, cool off, and hydrate to shrug off the blaze.
13. Power Outages: Plan to Glow in the Dark
Power outages dim—grids fail, night rules. Sense the cut, wire backups, and pack to shine through.
Related: What are the Advantages of Solar Power for Senior Survivalists?
14. Pandemics: Plan to Shield the Plague
Pandemics spread—germs lock you in. Smell the bug, bunker down, and stock to breathe past it.
15. Shark Attacks: Plan to Bite Back
Sharks strike—jaws rip in the deep. Spot the fin, fight or float, and pack to swim whole.
16. EMP/CME Disasters: Plan to Pulse Through the Blackout
EMPs and CMEs fry—sun or bombs kill tech. Catch the static, shield your gear, and prep to thrive dark.
Related: How To Prepare Your Home to Protect Seniors in an EMP or CME Disaster
How to Care for Senior Pets During an EMP or CME Disaster
Preparing for an EMP or CME Disaster: Seniors’ Survival Guide
17. Cybersecurity Threats: Plan to Firewall the Hack
Cyber threats loot—code cracks your world. Spot the phishing, lock your net, and pack to outsmart it.
18. Identity Theft Prevention: Plan to Shield the Swipe
ID theft steals—you bleed cash and name. Know the snatch, lock your life, and prep to keep what’s yours.
19. Nuclear Fallout: Plan to Armor the Glow
Nukes blast—fallout rains death. Spot the flash, bunker deep, and stock to outlast the rads.
20. Alien Invasion: Plan to Laugh at the Little Green Men
Aliens land—saucers zap, probes poke. See the glow, dodge or prank, and pack to outwit ET grinning.
21. Sinkhole: Plan to Grip the Fall
Sinkholes swallow—ground drops, and chaos reigns. Spot the sink, perch firm, and pack to ride the plunge.
22. Florida Wildlife: Plan to Claw the Swamp **
Gators snap, snakes strike—Florida’s wild bites hard. Spot the scales, lock your dodge, and prep to tame the swamp.
23. Dam Failure: Plan to Wall the Deluge **
Dams burst—water roars, towns drown. Hear the crack, climb fast, and gear to beat the flood.
24. Solar Flare: Plan to Spark the Static **
Solar flares scorch—sun fries tech to ash. Catch the flare, shield your kit, and prep to glow dark.
25. Avalanche: Plan to Fight the Snowline **
Avalanches bury—snow slams, air quits. Hear the slide, dig in, and gear to claw out alive.
26. Civil Unrest: Plan to Stand the Storm **
Mobs rage—chaos burns, streets bleed. Smell the riot, bar your hold, and pack to rise above.
27. Economic Collapse: Plan to Vault the Void **
Cash dies—trade rules, shelves rot. Hear the crash, hoard tight, and prep to barter strong.
28. Terrorist Attack: Plan to Shield the Strike **
Bombs blast—terror cuts deep. Spot the hit, duck low, and gear to outlast the wreck.
29. Chemical Spill: Plan to Breathe the Burn **
Fumes choke—spills poison air. Smell the haze, seal tight, and pack to breathe past death.
Your Survival Starts Here
This isn’t a list—it’s your war rig. Each link digs into survival’s guts: spotting the strike, locking your plan, packing your kit, bracing your ground, and staying fierce when it hits.
At GoldenSurvivalist.com, we don’t dodge—we defy. Storms howl, nukes glow, and mobs swarm, but you? You’re the steel that stands. Choose your fight, prep now—tomorrow’s a gauntlet. Stay fierce, stay alive!