Prepper Watch is a tool to help preppers and homesteaders monitor and analyze global and local risks that could impact their preparedness efforts. Select one of the threat types here or below; Geopolitical , Economic , Energy and Power , Cybersecurity and Technology , Natural Disaster , Healthcare , Environmental , Security and Safety , Supply Chain , Food , Infrastructure , Water , Community and Social , Survival Skills
| Threat | Value | Chg | Risk | Threat | Value | Chg | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia-Ukraine War | 9 |  |  | Recession / Depression | 8 | |  |
| Inflation / Hyperinflation | 8 | | | Israel–Hamas War | 8 | | |
| Trump Assassination | 6 |  |  | China Invading Taiwan | 6 | | |
| Threat Type | Description | Risk (Last Week) | Chg | Risk (This Week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Geopolitical | The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, combined with escalating tensions involving Israel and other global flashpoints, presents a heightened risk of regional and global destabilization. The risk of larger-scale conflict or proxy wars remains critical. | 9.0 |  | 9.2 |
 Economic | Rising inflation, debt crises, and the push for alternative financial systems (e.g., BRICS) have created extreme global economic uncertainties. Resource scarcity and geopolitical economic bifurcation further exacerbate these risks. | 8.3 | | 8.5 |
 Energy and Power | Cyberattacks on critical energy infrastructure, reliance on limited rare-earth resources, and aging grids amplify risks of widespread blackouts and power shortages. The transition to renewable energy introduces both opportunities and vulnerabilities. | 8.0 | | 8.2 |
 Cybersecurity and Technology | Sophisticated cyber threats, including ransomware targeting financial systems and utilities, are growing. The proliferation of AI has expanded potential attack surfaces, challenging defenses globally. | 8.2 | | 8.3 |
 Natural Disaster | Climate change-induced disasters, from severe hurricanes to prolonged droughts, continue to displace populations and strain resources. The possibility of geomagnetic disturbances like solar flares adds an unpredictable element to these risks. | 8.2 |  | 8.0 |
 Healthcare | Emerging zoonotic diseases, increased antibiotic resistance, and strained global supply chains for medical supplies highlight vulnerabilities in healthcare systems worldwide. These risks are intensified in underserved regions. | 7.8 | | 8.0 |
 Environmental | Rapid deforestation, climate-driven biodiversity loss, and ocean acidification threaten ecosystems and human livelihoods. The compounded effects of environmental degradation are nearing irreversible tipping points. | 7.4 | | 7.3 |
 Security and Safety | Urban centers are increasingly vulnerable to organized crime, civil unrest, and political instability. The misuse of surveillance technology for authoritarian purposes heightens global concerns about freedom and safety. | 7.3 | | 7.8 |
 Supply Chain | Persistent geopolitical tensions and extreme weather events continue to disrupt critical supply chains for food, medicine, and essential goods. Global interdependencies remain a primary source of vulnerability. | 7.9 | | 8.9 |
 Food | Agricultural challenges from extreme weather, declining soil health, and fertilizer shortages threaten food security. Regional famines and food price volatility are growing concerns. | 7.0 | | 8.8 |
 Infrastructure | Decaying infrastructure, particularly in low-resource regions, exacerbates logistical inefficiencies and disaster vulnerability. Investments in modernization remain insufficient to meet current needs. | 6.9 | | 7.5 |
 Water | Water shortages and quality issues are increasingly linked to climate change and population growth. International disputes over shared water resources, such as river basins, pose significant risks to regional stability. | 6.9 | | 6.8 |
 Community and Social | Polarization along economic, political, and social lines continues to erode trust in institutions. Community cohesion is increasingly fragile, undermining collective resilience during crises. | 6.7 |  | 6.7 |
 Survival Skills | Dependence on technology has reduced basic survival skills among many populations, particularly younger generations. The growing plausibility of technological disruptions (e.g., EMP events) makes traditional skills more critical. | 6.5 | | 6.5 |