Yellowstone Park has experienced several hundred mini earthquakes in the last few days, causing speculation that a volcano below the park may be stirring.
A eruption from a volcano in Yellowstone is a scary thought, as are natural disasters of any kind, but thankfully modern technology allows us to detect these things early.
The cluster below highlights a range of emergency supplies and innovations for disaster situations that have the potential to save many lives in the future.
While it’s frightening to think about things like hurricanes, or the potential for a volcano to erupt in Yellowstone, we can be fortunate that incredible innovations like the ones in the slideshow below allow us to be more prepared than ever to face such scenarios.
26 Emergency and Disaster Preparation Innovations
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Hand Crank Cell Phone Chargers
Must-Haves in Earthquake Prone Areas
25
Earthquake Predictions
Great Southern California Shake-Out
24
Inflatable Homeless Shelters
The ParaSITE Project
23
Post-Disaster House-To-Go
Fresh Start
22
Homes of the Future
Self-Healing, Earthquake Proof + Homes Built From Trash
21
Emergency Crews Add Oxygen Masks for Pets
20
Alternative Homeless Shelters
The EDAR Project Provides Mini Mobile Units
19
Urban Survival Kits
Subivor for Subway Emergencies
18
Life-Sized Paper Houses
Chinese Architect Responds to Sichuan Earthquake
17
Disaster House
DH1 Assembles Easily for Urgent Shelter
16
Self Cooking Rice
Perfect Emergency Ration
15
Flatpack Uber Shelters
Multi-Floor Emergency Shelter
14
Home Richter Scale
GraGraph For Earthquakes
13
Emergency Couture For Dogs
Earthquake Rescue Apparel
12
Self-Heating Meal Packs
MREs for Soldiers, Firefighters and Emergencies
11
Post-Disaster Design Competition
"What if New York City. . ."
10
Portable Battery Charges Cell Phones
eGO Emergency Battery
9
Disaster Housing Designs
The Octagon Post-Earthquake House
8
Collapsible Earthquake Helmet
Tatamet
7
Emergency SMS Broadcasting
How Your Mobile Can Save Your Life
6
Earthquake Warnings Via Cell Phone
Japan's Mobile Safety
5
Self-Inflating Rescue Case
Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device
4
Outlandish Emergency Food Kits
275 Vegetarian Meals for $75
3
Emergency Hand Crank Radio Phone Flashlight Siren
Eton Voice Link Radio
2
Bedside Emergency Lighting
From Desk Lamp to Flashlight
1
Earthquake Detection via Satellite
NASA's Disaster Avoidance Plan
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Homeless Support Backpacks
The Makeshift Traveler Backpack Has a Solar Panel and More
Compact Hair Styling Technologies
The CHI® LAVA MiniStyler is Portable and Professional-Grade
Sleeping-Friendly Duvet-Like Parkas
The ZZZN Puffer Jacket Supports Sleep Anywhere
Emergency Video OS Features
Android Emergency Live Video Could Help with Rescues
Park-Themed Yogurt Packaging
Stonyfield Organic & the NPF Teamed Up for 'Explore Organically'
Blade-Free First Responder Drones
The Conceptual 'VITA' EMS Drone by Hongyi Sun is Advanced
Photographer-Approved Field Jackets
The Shackleton x Leica Frank Hurley Field Jacket is Protective
Disaster-Resilient Hospitality Concepts
Margot Krasojević Presents an Emergency Hotel Concept
Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes
The Drop Pod House Adapts to Floods and Unexpected Guests
Intentional Visitor Center Designs
Arkís Designs the Visitor Center for Vatnajökull National Park
Climate-Awareness Wool Calendars
Rikako Nagashima Creates the Irreversible Scale Project
Inflatable Stealth Tent Designs
The Heimplanet Cave XL Tent Neo Black Edition is Diamond-Shaped
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Clay Bead-Cloaked Buildings
British Pavilion Adorns the Geology of Britannic Repair in Beads
Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines
This Coca-Cola Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machine is Efficient
Immersive Recovery Therapies
NeuroAnimation Technology Promotes Motor Recovery & Brain Health
Nature-Inspired Hotel Expansions
Outbound Hotels Has Announced a Strategic Expansion
Climate-Resilient Home Catalogs
Autodesk Streamlines Wildfire Recovery Efforts in Los Angeles
Ultra-Lightweight Camping Stoves
The FireTower Ti Rocket Stove Has a Folding Design
Satellite Emergency Watches
Futurewave O-Boy Smartwatch Sends Emergency Alerts Using Satellite
Digital Asset-Focused Physical Vaults
Yoseyomo Promises to Securely Store Digital Information
Portable Power Banks
SKYLRK Teased a Mobile Power Bank During Festival Season
Urban Ecological Design Projects
Henning Larsen Designs Bidadari Park in Singapore
Water-Activated Book Designs
Water for People Raises Awareness with the Dehydrating Book
Nature-Centered City Campaigns
Visit Seattle Launches 'Mother Nature’s City'
Charity Firefighter Calendars
The 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar Pairs Rescue Animals
AI Injury Prevention Platforms
Smartan Has Introduced a Novel Software Platform at CES 2026
Bee Habitat Billboards
Disney x National Geographic Bee Billboards Double as Shelters
Modern Mobile Sauna Cabins
The Out of the Valley Aquila Sauna Can Be Towed Anywhere
Wind-Powered Seeding Devices
Wasteland Nomads System by Yizhuo Guo Disperses Seeds Using Wind
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Serbian Mill Converted Museums
Zaha Hadid Architects Creates the Nikola Tesla Museum from a Mill
Food Safety Tracking Devices
The 'EcoTracker' Detects Harmful Substances in Food and Water
Collaborative Recycling Initiatives
National Mall Introduces a Comprehensive Recycling Program
Compact Desk Food Warmers
The Reheatly Desk-Top Food Warmer Concept Changes Eating at Work
Urban Pet Hydration Stations
The Jalashay Street Water Station Provides Water Access for Animals
Advanced School Safety Innovations
Navigate360 Debuts "One Platform for a Safe & Compliant School"
Off-Grid Forest Retreats
The Nest Cabin by Daria Sheina Studio is Made with Stacked Volumes
Geologically Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Etro Fall 2025 Magma Line is Stunningly Chic
Silicone Fire Safety Blankets
Klear Concepts Joins Forces with the National Park Foundation
Solar-Powered Herding Collars
Founders Fund Backs Halter's Smart Collar System
Black-Timber Stealthy Pavilions
Aptdotapt Designs the Drop-Stop Pavilion in the Mountains
Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots
Columbia Introduced its 'Engineered for Whatever' Ad
Pointy Distillery Designs
BE_Design Debuts Virunga Mountain Spirits Distillery & Agro-Tourism Site
EV Adoption Initiatives
Bosch is Spearheading Efforts to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
Outdoor Lifestyle-Focused Gear Capsules
REI Co-Op Unveils Its Spring 2026 Line of Gear and Apparel
Outdoors-Inspired Kids Apparel
Kyte Baby Unveils Its Yellowstone + Yosemite Collection
Smart Home Savings-Focused Services
Samsung Electronics Partners with Hartford Steam Boiler
Smart Home Energy Technologies
EcoFlow Leads in Smart Home Energy Tech at Ces 2026
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Thermal Isolation Technologies
Tenneco's Clevite Elastomers Boosts Electric Auto Innovation
Solar-Powered Desert Stations
Michael Jantzen Unveiled the High Desert Charging Station
Personalized Neuromodulation Wearables
Cala Health Launches Its Cala kIQ Plus Device
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Employee-Focused Personal Safety Devices
Everbridge Debuts a New Personal Safety Device
Eco-Conscious Circuit Breakers
HD Hyundai Electric Debuts the New Circuit Breakers in Finland
Ornate 1800s-Inspired Bourbon Decanters
Yellowstone Bourbon Has Introduced Recollection Bourbon
Experimental Wellness Apps
Oilwell Offers Climate-Themed Meditation & Immersive Wellness Exercises
Electric Kiln-Made Unique Sinks
Yves Béhar Designs the Volta Sink Showcased in Milan
Timber Alpine Shelters
Carlo Ratti Associati’s Self-Sufficient Bivouac for 2026 Winter Olympics
Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords
Willen Van Hooff and Pedestal Design the Power Gems
Auto-Inspired Online Marketplaces
Goodyear's The Vault is Sure to Excite Auto Enthusiasts
Modular STEM Displays
LEGO Celebrates the Evolution of STEM with an Architectural Set
Wellness Destination Openings
Zion Canyon Hot Springs Boasts 50 Natural Geothermal Mineral Pools
Wireless Charging Innovations
Etherdyne Technologies Reaches a New Paradigm in Wireless Power
Whiskey Brand-Backed Auctions
Wyoming Whiskey Auctions Off a Symbolic Limited-Edition Bourbon
AI-Powered Snowfall Predictors
The Weather Company's Probabilistic Snowfall Enhances Preparedness
Autonomous Rear Safety Technologies
Hyundai Mobis Presents a Rear Collision Prevention System
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Brain-Interfacing Artificial Neurons
Northwestern prints neurons that activate brain cells
Hygiene-Focused Disaster Relief Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Runs Its Tide Loads of Hope Program
Silent Nature Campaigns
Jeep Promotes Its Cherokee Hybrid with Quiet Wildlife Photography
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Brand-Led Disaster Relief Efforts
COOFANDY & Others Offer Support During the Wildfires in the US
Liquid-Nitrogen Cooling Systems
Green Kinoko Introduced Kinsho Outdoor Cooler
Nuclear Monitoring Sensors
Natura Develops Real-Time Molten Salt Reactor Sensor
Pet-Focused Volcanic Fabrics
Yagi & Co.'s FUJILOOM Line is Made with Volcanic Minerals
Smokeless Fire Pit Initiatives
Breeo Debuts the Cash for Clunkers Trade-In Event
Pocket-Calming Haptic Pebbles
The LUMA Concept by Vedant Kulkarni Is A Hidden Anxiety Aid
Space‑grade Privacy Jackets
The Electromagnetic Shielding Jacket Creates a NASA-Grade Faraday Cage
Affordable Portable Power Solutions
OUPES Balances Between Preparedness and Recreation
Collaborative Outdoor Lighting Products
Energizer and Jeep Deliver an Eight-Product Collection
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Resilient Modular Bamboo Housing
Housing NOW by Blue Temple is Resilient in the Face of Disaster
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Fire-Safe 3d Homes
Verotouch Introduces VeroVistas Homes Built with 3d Printed Concrete
Emergency Item Tracker Features
Pebblebee Alert Transforms the Clip Tracker into a Panic Button
Residential Energy Storage Systems
Sungrow's SBH Series Has Been Tested for Safety
Tranquil Relaxing Home Saunas
Out of the Valley Presents the New Restorative Tyto Sauna
Micro-Sized Backpacker Fire Pits
The Fire Maple Antarcti Gas Fire Pit is Collapsible
Spicy Quesadilla-Style Menu Items
Taco Bell Corp. Debuts the Volcano Quesarito
Globally Inspired Sauna Destinations
The Sauna Summit Features a Diverse Sauna Collection
Geography Learning Tools
Learn Geography with Engaging, Interactive Tests with Geo Genius
Rollable Power Stations
BLUETTI Debuts the New Elite 320 Portable Power Station at CES
Design-Forward Stress Management Systems
yōjō Offers a System to Help Users Manage Stress
Geodesic Windproof Tents
The HEIMPLANET MAVERICKS Blue Ice Expedition Tent Withstands 112mph Winds
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Sleek Outdoor Recreational Gear
Greater Zion Partners With Coalatree to Craft Ethical Outdoor Gear
Compact Camping Power Stations
EcoFlow Debuts the TRAIL Series, Which is Ideal for Outdoorsy Types
In-Park Colorblind Viewfinders
Tennessee State Parks System Expanded Its Accessibility Initiative
State-Of-The-Art Bottling Facilities
MTN WTR Invests $15 Million to Enhance Production
Outdoor Accessibility-Focused Partnerships
Hypershell Partners with the American Hiking Society
Toronto Healing Shelters
Anduhyaun Emergency Shelter Nods to Indigenous Traditions to Aid Recovery
Expeditionary Drone Manufacturing
Firestorm Labs and Orqa Scale On-Site FPV Drone Production
Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters
AllSpace has Designed a Special Shelter Prototype
Accessible Backup Power Stations
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 1000 Air Offers 12-Hours of Power
Stealthy Water Purifier Concepts
Seongmin Lim Designs the Stonewell Water Purifier Concept
Nature Sound Libraries
Explore 900+ Natural Soundscapes With The Earth.fm App For Relaxation
Glowing Water Bottles
Wonders of Nature Inspired Nalgene's GloWyld Collection
Electric Heritage-Based Apartments
Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Intentional National Park Designs
Parks Canada is Redeveloping an Area Within Banff National Park
Hot Rock Formations
The University of Liverpool Reveals Deep Hot Rock Influence on Magnetism
Warm Weather-Catered Renovations
Dig Studio and Lake Flato Renovate the Scottsdale Civic Plaza
Outdoor Engagement Apps
Nature Unlock Encourages Breaks From Screens Through Outdoor Activity
Volcanic Stone Lighting
Foscarini Lava Lamps are Sculptural Lights Made with Recycled Lava Stone
Charitable Home Improvement Initiatives
VEVOR Has Donated 10 Hybrid Heat Press Machines
Volcanic Wine Conferences
Volcanic Wines International Presents Its Fifth Conference
Air-Purifying Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Winix America is Supporting Communities in Los Angeles
Volcanic Visitor Architecture
PLAT ASIA's Volcano In Visitor Center Turn to Surrounding Landscape
Typhoon-Resilient Shelters
The Seoul Wing Project is Designed to Withstand Typhoons
First Responders-Focused Cancer Screenings
Vincere Cancer Center is Launching Screen Shield
California Wildfire Relief Fundraisers
The Sazerac Company is Holding an Innovative Fundraiser
Youth Climate Leadership Projects
Uzbekistan Collaborates on a Climate Education Program
Telecommunication-Focused Energy Infrastructures
Eastman Auto & Power Participates in Infraxchange
Lumbosacral Orthosis Back Braces
Innovative Medical Equipment Relies on Heating & Cooling Therapy
Fidget-Friendly Calculator Designs
Victor Technology's Products Boast Fidget Spinner Functionality
All-Ages Portable Rockers
Ready Rocker Helps Everyone Benefit from a Soothing Motion Anywhere
Monumental Air Installation
Iwagumi Air Scape Installation Turns Rock Garden into Immersive Art
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires-Addressing Initiatives
Full Circle Lithium Partners with US Fire Pump
Kiln-Free Pottery Kits
The Sculpd Pottery Kit Fosters Creativity and Calms the Mind
Specialized Industrial Workwear Donations
RefrigiWear Contributes to Disaster Relief Efforts
Zoo-Focused Sensory Kits
The Roosevelt Park Zoo Enhances Tactile Accessibility
Experience-Based Support
RVezy Expands Roadside Services to Cover Full Travel Disruptions
Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles
Glowing Relief Packaging Features Photoluminescent Ink
Old Mine Tunnel-Integrated Museums
Atelier XÜK Integrates Old Mine Tunnels into a Chinese Museum
Innovative Rat Birth Control
SenesTech's Evolve is Undergoing Trial in Massachusetts
National Park Visitor Centers
Arkís Architects Designs an Icelandic National Park Visitor Center