Inside a church on 189th Street, the New York City Preppers Network gathers for its monthly meeting. About two dozen men and women sit on plastic chairs facing a whiteboard. Jason Charles, a ...

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 ...

Hoarding food and supplies has suddenly become mainstream. But as any prepper—one whose lifestyle revolves around preparing for the day when the SHTF (shit hits the fan)—will tell you, the coming ...