The Weekly Watch

What happened this week, and what to do if it reaches you.

Every Monday I send a short, calm roundup of the week's emergencies, from storms and outages to health scares and unrest. For each one you get what happened in plain English, plus a few simple things to do if you're ever in the area. No doom-scrolling, no panic.

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"If you're in the area" tips for every event

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Written by Artemis, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and founder of UrbanPrepNetwork.

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Oct 7 – 13, 2026

A volcano, a hurricane, a health scare and unrest overseas

Two volcanoes erupted in the Philippines, Hurricane Isaias hit Florida, "plague" headlines out of Russia, and weeks of student unrest in France. Plus what to do during ashfall, after a storm, in the backcountry and while traveling.

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Every event comes with a few practical steps you could actually use if it happened near you.

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Written by Artemis, a Marine Corps veteran and suburban homeowner. Hit reply anytime, I read every one.

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