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Week 2026-W42: prepper news roundup

60 items, ranked by relevance to being prepared

Power & Grid

Utility DiveOct 12, 09:00 UTC
Beyond the checklist: How connected asset data is reshaping grid

Regulators are raising the bar on what an inspection has to

Utility DiveOct 09, 14:27 UTC
PJM approves fast-track interconnection for 2.1 GW from Engie, LS

The grid operator expects Engie’s two storage projects totaling nearly 1.7 GW and LS Power’s 455-MW   gas-fired uprate will be online by

Utility DiveOct 08, 14:52 UTC
Power system plans to meet large-load demand miss near-term solutions:

Major work by regional planners is focused on flexible access to existing transmission. Some say greater emphasis on advanced transmission technologies can quickly and cost-effectively create room for new large

Utility DiveOct 09, 13:49 UTC
US electric, gas utility rate requests spike to $4.5B in Q3:

The cumulative value of third quarter rate requests more than doubled from the third quarter of 2025, according to a report from the advocacy

Utility DiveOct 08, 14:04 UTC
4-hour storage cheaper than gas peakers across global markets:

In North America, data centers are boosting the long-term investment case for energy storage and renewables as gas turbine backlogs and rising fuel volatility drive up peaking costs, according to a Thursday note from Wood

Utility DiveOct 12, 09:00 UTC
Battery storage is scaling fast. Here’s how utilities can trust it to

Battery storage is expanding rapidly, reshaping power systems and supporting a more flexible

Cyber & Infrastructure

CISA AdvisoriesOct 08, 12:00 UTC
Grid Protection Alliance openPDC and

View CSAF Summary The following versions of Grid Protection Alliance openPDC and openHistorian are affected: openPDC <2.9.477, <2.9.482 (CVE-2026-104629, CVE-2026-100730, CVE-2026-105281, CVE-2026-85479, CVE-2026-101022) openPDC (Docker…

CISA AdvisoriesOct 06, 12:00 UTC
Hitachi Energy

View CSAF Summary Hitachi Energy is aware of RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ component of SOI product versions listed in this document. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to carry out various attacks…

CISA AdvisoriesOct 06, 12:00 UTC
Savannah lwIP SMTP

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could crash the device being accessed; a buffer overflow condition may allow remote code execution. The following versions of Savannah lwIP SMTP client are affected: lwIP SMTP…

CISA AdvisoriesOct 04, 12:00 UTC
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its  Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-88779 Citrix NetScaler Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer…

Weather & Natural

GristOct 05, 08:30 UTC
Two years after Hurricane Helene, survivors are taking lessons for the

Western North Carolina residents are turning what they learned into solar microgrids, practical skills, and accessible spaces designed to help them weather the next

GristOct 10, 13:00 UTC
Fifty billion seedlings: Can Ethiopia replant its ravaged

A legacy of deforestation has left Ethiopia struggling with more intense flooding and drought. The country is trying to restore its native forests through one of the world’s most ambitious and well-funded tree-planting campaigns, but such…

GristOct 08, 17:48 UTC
Hurricane Isaias is a typical storm — but it’s also

Hurricane season began all the way back in June, but Isaias is the first to form in the Atlantic, smashing a previous

GristOct 07, 08:45 UTC
Powering data centers on nuclear? That’s a tough sell in Utah’s coal

To power two new data centers, Carbon County is getting a giant gas plant and 456 small nuclear reactors. Locals are pushing

GristOct 06, 08:50 UTC
Supreme Court wrestles with who should pay for climate

The Supreme Court's decision on a Colorado lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor could shape dozens of efforts to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate

Food, Water & Supply

Food Safety NewsOct 10, 00:02 UTC
Food safety tips for hurricane

Floods and prolonged power outages after hurricanes can jeopardize the safety of your food. It’s important to take the proper steps to evaluate and discard certain foods and utensils after these events. To stay safe, be sure to follow…

Food Safety NewsOct 12, 04:06 UTC
UK egg sampling discovers different Salmonella

As part of three Salmonella outbreaks in the United Kingdom, more than 650 people have fallen sick and two have

Food Safety NewsOct 12, 04:03 UTC
Kebab shop owners convicted in fatal Salmonella

The owners of a kebab restaurant in Austria have been convicted of hygiene offences in a case involving the death of a man infected by Salmonella. A 63-year-old man died in June 2023 and had eaten a kebab from the takeaway before falling…

Food Safety NewsOct 11, 01:51 UTC
Oysters, clams linked to Salmonella outbreak; river closed to

Oyster and clam harvesting has been shut down on a stretch of the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County in Virginia after state health officials traced a Salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania back to shellfish pulled from those…

Food Safety NewsOct 11, 01:11 UTC
Cold smoked fish recalled because of Listeria

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was…

Food Safety NewsOct 09, 22:00 UTC
More sprouting seeds linked to outbreak recalled; FDA still won't name

Another company is recalling its branded sprouting seeds linked to a Salmonella outbreak, but the Food and Drug Administration continues to refuse to reveal the name of the seed supplier. This time, Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah,…

Canada & General

CBC CanadaOct 11, 14:19 UTC
Support floods in for Gus, Halifax's 104-year-old gopher tortoise, ahead of

Hundreds of get-well messages and art pieces have been sent to the tortoise before he undergoes a bladder surgery on

CBC BusinessOct 09, 12:42 UTC
Canadian economy lost 68,000 jobs in September, marking second straight month of surprise

Before the two monthly declines, Statistics Canada data showed employment trending upward, with 181,000 jobs added between April and July. But losses in August and September snapped that hot

CBC BusinessOct 06, 08:00 UTC
Whey up: Protein powder prices soar as global demand

Food manufacturers and fast food companies are cramming whey protein into everything. That’s causing shortages of the ingredient and pushing prices to record highs. Now whey protein is also a target in the U.S.-Canada trade war -…

CBC BusinessOct 05, 16:55 UTC
Norway seeks temporary ban on smart glasses amid privacy

Norwegian authorities say a ban on the use of smart glasses could apply to places where "privacy is particularly important," like health-care facilities or fitness centres with changing rooms and

CBC CanadaOct 12, 08:00 UTC
Economic frustration helps fuel Alberta separatism — and these 4 charts suggest

Alberta is a wealthy province. Yet economic frustration is part of what's driving the separation movement. But would independence improve Alberta's fortunes or bring new economic

Gear, Skills & Community

Off The Grid NewsOct 08, 17:00 UTC
Now That October Is Here… Give Your Homestead This 60-Minute Test Before Winter Does It For

The October Homestead Audit: 12 Things To Check Now—While A Broken Pump, Dead Generator Or Empty Propane Tank Is Still An Inconvenience Instead Of An Emergency Now that October is here, the garden is winding down, leaves are collecting…

Ask a PrepperOct 12, 10:00 UTC
Water Bath Canner: How to Choose One, Use It Right, and Keep It Working When the Grid Goes

A water bath canner is the cheapest, simplest piece of preservation gear a prepper can own. It turns a summer glut of tomatoes, peaches, and cucumbers into shelf-stable jars that sit in the pantry for a year without power. It also has hard…

Ask a PrepperOct 09, 10:06 UTC
How Long Do Tornadoes Last? What Every Prepper Needs to Know About Tornado

When the sirens go off, time suddenly becomes the most important thing in your world. How long until it gets here, how long will it last, and how long do you need to stay in the shelter? Most people have no idea. They picture a tornado as…

SHTF BlogOct 10, 00:56 UTC
13 Prepper Books I

There are thousands of books marketed to preppers and survivalists, and a lot of them cover the same basic ground: build a fire, make a shelter, pack a bug-out bag,… The post % 13 Prepper Books I Recommend % appeared first on % Prepper…

Ask a PrepperOct 08, 04:00 UTC
12 Cowboy Food Storage Secrets You Must Learn Before

Remember the last time the power went out? Thirty minutes in, you were probably already standing in front of the fridge trying to figure out what to save. That was me a few winters back. Three refrigerators in the house and not one backup…

Off The Grid NewsOct 07, 18:00 UTC
Before You Spend $500 On “Survival Food”… Put These Cheap Grocery-Store Staples In Your

12 Ordinary Foods That Can Build A Serious Hard-Times Pantry Without Paying High Prepper Prices Walk through the “emergency food” section of the internet and you can get the impression that preparing for hard times requires a second…

Community

r/preppersOct 08, 14:27 UTC
Battery test: fridge cycling vs actual

I’m working on a home power outage plan using a battery for the fridge, router, a couple of LED lights, and phone charging. No heating or AC. Before sizing the battery, I’m planning to measure the fridge’s actual kWh use over 24–48 hours…

r/preppersOct 07, 08:59 UTC
Evacuation bag

Hello everyone! I want to share something with you guys that might be helpful for some people. I’ve been a prepper for five years now. Ofc, one of the first things, if not the very first thing, you start with as a prepper is a Bug Out Bag.…

r/preppersOct 06, 15:04 UTC
How does my prepper pantry list

Im building a pantry with foods I regularly eat and can rotate through. Does this look like a good starting point for emergency preparedness? Extra virgin olive oil Grass-fed organic ghee Triple-concentrated tomato paste Sun-dried sweet…

r/preppersOct 09, 14:55 UTC
Prepping for desert

I'm looking at this major rainstorm aimed at southern Utah and wondering what you all would do if you had a house in the St. George area? What if you lived in a community on the hills around? How would you prepare for possible flooding in…

r/preppersOct 09, 03:43 UTC
Are these store bought canned items fine or too

https://imgur.com/ryOayVC https://imgur.com/2AXLkNQ Have had these for about 4 yrs, didnt realize they got rusted For some of the less rusted cans, not shown, i did empty the contents into a jar and then i rinsed the can thoroughly so i…

r/preppersOct 07, 15:33 UTC
EMERGENCY

My dad has COPD and my biggest fear when it comes to SHTF or even just the disruptions we see in our supply chains, is him not being able to get his inhalers. I've had great success getting a stockpile of albuterol inhalers through online…

Sources temporarily unreachable

USGS Earthquakes: URLError

Canadian, metric, written for a February outage. The Winter Grid-Down Playbook (43 pp), the Preparedness Calculator Pack (298 live formulas) and the Family Preparedness Audit (75 scored questions) — see the kits.
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