Depending on what specific kind of S hits the fan, there can be a big element of luck in whether or not you get through it. If there’s an Air Force base half a mile from your house, and Vladimir Putin decides to pop a megaton on it, it doesn’t really matter how well you’ve prepared – you aren’t going to make it. On the other hand most catastrophes aren’t going to be so immediately lethal, and even in an extreme case like a nuclear war most people won’t die from the disaster itself; they’ll become casualties of the breakdown that follows.
Of course, your chances of becoming a casualty depend on what’s happening around you, and that mostly depends on where you are. When an advanced society like the USA falls apart, there will be areas of relative safety where you can get on with rebuilding your life – and there will be places that you really want to avoid at all costs. Let’s look at some of the areas you want to stay away from to maximize your chances of survival.
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Major Cities
Big cities are the engines of modern societies. The problem is that, like any high-performance engine, they have a lot of moving parts and they break down if they’re not looked after properly. In any serious crisis cities will break down quickly. Food deliveries will stop, utilities will fail, law enforcement and emergency services will be overloaded – and all hell will break loose.
Most cities are permanently about three days away from collapse. That’s how long it will take for essential supplies to start running out, and city dwellers are not generally well prepared for that kind of situation. If they live somewhere that’s prone to natural disasters, like California, they might have the government-recommended three-day emergency supply of food and water, but when that’s gone they’ll be desperate. Desperate people can be dangerous; if you’re in a starving city, and anyone thinks you have a stash of food, it won’t be long before your neighbors – probably a mob of them – are at the door demanding you “share” it with them.
Things will just keep getting worse. Violence will soon spin out of control as looters take everything they can get – some going for food, others just generally stealing. People will start to die, and that’s going to bring disease. Expect typhoid and cholera to break out within a week. Then even more people will die, in a spiral of disaster that will eventually wipe out millions of people.
If you’re in a city when the SHTF, getting out of it is the best strategy. Head for a more remote area, where both violence and disease aren’t so much of a problem. There’s plenty space; the USA has more than 3,000 counties, but half the population live in just 146 of them. Most city dwellers will stay right where they are, thinking the city is the safest place – but they’re wrong.
Transport Infrastructure
Modern transport links make life a lot easier, but in a SHTF scenario they turn dangerous. A crisis could leave thousands of people stuck in airports with food supplies running out quickly. Trapped far from home and with no life support, they’re going to fan out across the local area looking for food, shelter and transport to get home – and some of them won’t hesitate to take yours if they can.
Major highways are also a problem. What if an EMP goes off and all the cars on the interstate break down at the same moment? Again you’re going to have a lot of desperate people, getting hungry and thirsty, spreading out across the countryside and looting as they go.
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To avoid the risks of collapsing transport systems, draw a seven-mile radius around every airport and harbor in your area, and a corridor extending out seven miles each side of every major highway. Seven miles is about as far as most people will go without food and water; you might find a few bold ones going further, but you’re not going to get overwhelmed by a hungry mob.
If the crisis is an EMP or nuclear attack, there’s another reason to avoid transport nodes – they’re targets. A nuclear strike will hit air force and naval bases, but follow-on strikes could come down on civilian airports and harbors. Military units could disperse to these locations, so the enemy will want to take them out. Highway intersections and bridges will also be hit, to paralyze the transport network and slow down reconstruction.
Military Bases
Military bases are also targets for nuclear – or terrorist – attack, so you’re safer keeping away from them. As well as the risk of being caught up in an attack, the occupants are likely to be at high alert, and mistakes can happen. Maybe you have a right to be in the area, but try explaining that to a jumpy Spec4 with a rifle. If it’s a strategic base, for example a nuclear warfighting unit, they might even have mobile and standing patrols out to secure the area beyond their perimeter, and if they find you in that area (especially if you’re carrying a weapon) things can escalate fast. It’s best to let the military get on with whatever they’re doing, and stay well clear of them.
Choke Points
When the SHTF a lot of people are going to be bugging out. Some of them will be preppers, and they’re not a problem – they’ll be well equipped, know where they’re going and how to get there. The problem is the rest; panicked people just trying to get away from whatever’s happened, probably short on supplies and not sure what to do. Choke points are places where these people will be forced together by the routes they’ve taken.
Bridges, tunnels, causeways, even freeway ramps can become choke points. Everyone might be trying to get out that way, but the chances are it will soon go wrong. Breakdowns, accidents or just congestion will bring traffic to a stop, then you’ll have a lot of frightened people in a small area. That’s a dangerous situation. When you’re planning routes try to avoid obvious choke points.
Prisons
This one is obvious. In a crisis, security at prisons is going to be under stress. If the power goes then lighting, alarms and even locks could all fail. Most prisons have backup power for these, but will they survive an EMP? Even if the power stays on a lot of correctional officers are going to be tempted to go home and look after their families. There’s a high risk of escapes. Any escapees will be at least as desperate as everyone else, and they’re also criminals – you want to stay well clear of them.
Hospitals
This one isn’t so obvious. Hospitals exist to help people, so why would you want to avoid them? Simple – they’ll attract crowds of people, and crowds are exactly what you want to avoid. That’s even more true when disease starts breaking out and a lot of the people in those crowds are sick. Hospitals won’t be able to cope, so think “angry mobs”. And stay away.
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FEMA Camps
Assuming FEMA doesn’t collapse right away, it will be doing what it can to house and feed refugees from the cities. Most likely this will be done in tented camps, probably set up with military help. They’re likely to be pretty grim, with constant and fierce competition for limited resources. The camps themselves will be surrounded by people trying to get in or find food. If you turn up in the area with a loaded vehicle, or even a bug-out bag full of food and medical supplies, you’re going to attract a lot of attention from people who want your stuff.
Stores
People who don’t have what they need to survive are going to head for places they think they can get it. Supermarkets, food warehouses and even local grocery stores are going to be looted, unless FEMA have requisitioned them first; either way there are likely to be mobs around them, either looting or fighting over supplies. It might be tempting to head for Safeway to grab some extra supplies, but it isn’t worth the trouble.
Gun and hardware stores should be avoided for the same reason. They might not be as high priority as grocery stores, but people will want what’s inside them. Gas stations will attract people who want to fuel their car and get away; as supplies run down, tempers will rise. Banks are risky, too – money might not be worth a lot in a major crisis, but not everyone’s going to understand that.
These are the key points you need to avoid when the SHTF. Obviously, crowds in general are also something to stay away from; they’re always going to carry the risks of violence and disease. It might be tempting to try and help them, but you just don’t have the resources to make any real difference – and trying will just wipe out your own supplies. Even if you plan to stick to giving advice, once they see you’re prepared they’ll want your stuff. Any time you see a large group of people, head in the other direction and work your way round them.
If there’s one key principle behind preparedness, it’s that you need to be able to look out for yourself and your loved ones. When things are good, people can live and work closely together to keep a modern society running – but if the SHTF, other people become a danger. You, and a few like-minded companions if you have them around, will be much better off on your own until the crisis is over.
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Why did the author use Putin, it should have been that crazy little fool Kim.
Like you typed “crazy little fool” Putin is a sure thorn in our side than little Kim
You are a better private than general. Kim jung un is looking for global validation. He can’t even feed his own people. Putin has resources more equal to the US. Any way we would all benefit from learning Mandarin.
At least with Putin you can befairly sure what to expect. with Kim no one knows what he will do. better to know your enemy.
I agree with you. Kim would be my first concern, followed by Iran. No sense giving someone bad ideas.
Kim is ultimately a puppet of China and Russia. They are the rope a dope keeping our planning and preparations focused. Like in a battle, first you create a focus point for your enemy to dedicate their resources. I.E. Locking down the enemy, then you plan your assault from the flank or pin point penetration, or other. Loosing Turkey as a friend and having Syria become a base of operations for Russia, we are being outplayed on the board. I hope the so called secret tech, is our ace up the sleeve, because we are loosing ground even in that area with every Chinese satellite launched, and Russian and Chinese tech upgrades. Pakistan is part of the group and indications are India has joined their club with fake conflicts with China……….Also Nuc’s are not the worse weapon to worry about . . . .Best defense, good home preparations, common goals with people you have known forever and can trust. Faith, Prayer and planning. With faith we live in confidence, with planning we have less anxiety, (we have a direction, )
With Prayer, we are not alone.
SmSgt once upon a time.
To silversgt, why do you think Obama grounded the space shuttle program? Seemed like a stupid move that advanced China and Russia in theirs to get ahead in the satellite technology. It has been good for private sector to advance in rocket development which two American companies have excelled, but ultimately set us back. I wonder if it was designed to be part of payback with our debt to countries we owe money to. Infuriating to say the least.
Spot on!! Love this article.
Not a bad way to look at SilverSgt But as someone said long ago the plains of mice and men go out the window when the first shot is fired. But I wholeheartedly agree with (Best defense, good home preparations, common goals with people you have known forever and can trust. Faith, Prayer) But plans never seam to work out. So this is not a plan it is just good common sense to have a couple weeks supplies,a few guns and some ammo. This covers most everything let the planing come after the the shift. Why because we don’t know if we will have to move, stay put, fight our way out etc.
We’re talking about SHTF here. Kim’s not going to make SHTF. Neither is Iran. Only Russia and (maybe) China can make a SHTF attack.
Tim, that’s NOT wise counsel…KIM is, (btw), a beneficiary of MORE than Chincoms & Russians…AND! Kimmy boy is DEFINITELY a “cut out”…{of WHOM? — YOU do not want to know}; BUT!
IF the Ruskies & Chincoms can avoid any semblance of assistance to KIMMY, they WILL!
BUT! The LONG GAME is Corporatism…and “We the People…”; [World Wide], are standing in CORPORATE’S WAY…Go figure… AND! Take SGT’s advise!!
Kim’s crazier, but he doesn’t really have the ability to do much damage. That might change in a decade or two, but right now I doubt he could even hit one US city. Putin is a different story.
Ray: NK is a prison. niio
Putin is a far more formidable enemy. Hell, I could take out Kim.
When she was still 5 my stepdaughter could take out Kim. Of course, her very best friend was a dachshund…But, to get to Kim, you’d need dog be gone and maybe smoke bombs to get by the pack he keeps in case any beloved family members get unruly. then what? Aim for the heart? He has none. Can’t bleed to death the bloodless, either.
Yeah, Putin is far more formidable. He sees the lamestream news people nattering on about Trump and mistakes it for news. Terrorists made the same mistake about W. niio
All of the above posters are ignoring the implications of a nuclear device detonated about 300 miles above the central plains. It doesn’t have to be a ICBM to do the job. A missile fire from a satellite with a small nuclear warhead would be sufficient to put the U.S. back in the early 19th century.
A tramp steamer 100 miles off the coast of Mexico could fire a SCUD missile that would accomplish the same effect.
Once our electric grid is down, modern America will be in chaos. We are so dependent on electricity that it is scary.
So please don’t write off the nut job in N. Korea. Anyone with a nuke warhead and access to even an intermediate range missile can take out the U.S. We are totally unprepared for an HEMP attack.
The next war will not be fought with a massive nuclear initial attack, it will either be a HEMP attack or even more likely, a computer attack on our systems. Its quieter, easier to accomplish and is totally deniable.
chuck: That’s why we have you, to teach and make us understand. ! niio
It doesn’t matter who the nut is that creates the mess… it matters if you and your family survive.
I intend to survive and thrive.
I’m in my personal SHTF situation right now but like all my previous problems, they will get work out. And, I’ll be stronger, wiser, and even better prepared.
Keep on keeping on.
Same old crap – tell me something we don’t know, i.e. what will be the best to stock up on for barter, whisky or vodka?
Vodka more uses better to clean wounds and will burn cleaner ie lanterns cars and jennys
Many (if not most) of us are relatively new to SHTF, so every little bit helps. Those of us who are old hands know better than to sluff off things that “everyone knows” because there might be one little nugget in there that we DIDN’T know or hadn’t thought about.
Want advice about barter items? Good. But this is a newsletter. And, guess what? That very topic was discussed, here, several weeks ago.
Ammo. 9 mm, 45, 223, 5.56,12 Ga,, and 20 Ga. Medical supplies like aspirin, bandages, alcohol, H2O2, quick clot bandages, and others. MRE’s for them, and freeze dried for me. Clothing like socks, gloves, hats, blankets, ETC.
Thank you, Tim, for your “everybody knows” comment. It is the wisest who realize that.
Tobacco is a major. with the neonazi dem party attacking it, few will have it, and most ex-users will want it. Hitler hated tobacco, so the dems do, as well. It can be grown in any of the lower 48 and up to southern Alaska. Many of the top nicotine types are called ornamental and should self-sow. We have wivian, native wild tobacco, in different parts of the gardens. niio
Vodka
UND: Only works on topical. Wivian was used for deep wounds. niio
You ask a great question here. I USE both in preserving herbs for flavoring so I would want to have both on hand. Might also consider a little pot to help people forget their problems. Keep them mellowed with pot and you won’t have to worry about them until they get the munchies, lol.
What do you do when your husband refuses to get a weapon and refuses to allow our family with little girls to learn self defense? Yes he has catered to the bad guys in the past instead of defending us.
Leave him…a real man protects and cares for his family..I would say get a gun or mace gun but it surely cause a fight. Find a way out
Get one yourself and learn how to use it so that YOU can protect your family.
Get rid of him
your to good for him!!
I am told that by his family and friends.
Marie: Go for broke.
Sorry to hear that Marie. My wife tolerates my prepping, but the funny thing is, she is willing to let me protect her, but wont take steps to protect herself. He should at least let yall learn self defense. I recommend getting the book “When Violence is the Answer” by Tim Larkin. You read it first then give it to him. If he wont do something from that point…he’s got a problem.
My wife tolerated my guns and my hunting for a long time. As our 45 wedding anniversary approached she said if you haven’t bought anything for me I’ll tell you what I want. She shocked me as she said I want a Remington 870 in 20 Ga. She now has a 22 semi rifle and 2 ea 380 semi auto pistols. She had read , The day after, and One Year later. Find some books like those and have him read them. If he still resists, run to some one safe. He will be useless in a SHTF situation.
Girls and boys need to learn some self defense and at the least situational awareness.
My daughter could out shoot her brothers but they all had opportunity to learn.
I have been shooting since I was 14. My kids all learned gun safety and how to shoot well before they were teens. Guns were not stored out in the open nor easily accessable but everyone knew to respect them and what they can do.
My most used safety option isn’t a weapon or posession. It is paying attention. Be aware of something that doesn’t feel right even if you don’t see a problem. Avoid demonstrations. They often go nuts even if the stated idea is nonviolent. Stay aware of your surroundings.
If your husband is otherwise a good man, nudge him into your way of thinking with a book or a movie or some what if questions. Nagging doesn’t win over anyone. Gentile puruasion might. I do ultimatly agree a mans position should be to protect his wife and children but who says you can’t?
As a mother I’d have killed to protect my children. Now they are older and would protect me.
My neighbor and his family are working together so we are helping each other these days because my kids are far away. He’s out of work, she’s starting a small business, their teenage grandchildren have moved in with them. My husband and I are past 70. I’ve had two recent painful injuries and a life threatening medical emergency just two weeks ago. They have worked non stop for the past several weeks to help us with things we have been unable to do alone. They took me to emergency and sat all night with my husband even though they had appointments the next day. They are getting interested in practical preperations. Not fancy going to war stuff but survival prepping. They do have hunting weapons. They would be my choice to bug out with in a shtf situation. They have both lost their parents. We feel like family of the heart. Sometimes that’s better than blood. They are begining to make suggestions of things we can do together or how tos for things I’ve mentioned. My son who is moving back here is like minded. They are all best friends. I’m greatful for that.
If a son of mine were to refuse to protect his family I’d councel a daughter-in-law to get a weapon and take lessons.
Thankfully I don’t have such a problem with my son-in-law. He bought my daughter a pistol and cc permit and training.
I don’t have a conceiled carry permit but I do open carry here on my property. I shoot dogs going after my critters and poisionous snakes. My property is posted no tresspassing but I’ve not shot one of the two legged theives who used to come here frequently but they know I could….
Get your own gun and learn to use it. I did.
Next time he leaves the house, change the locks.
In Scripture, God commands the man to provide for his family and that includes their safety and defense.
Jesus said, “Sell your cloak and buy a sword.” Paul used one to fight his way out of many a bad situation. David wrote a lot about God training him for war. People sang a song about it, “Saul has killed his thousands and David his tens of thousands.” A truly evil person is the one who lets his family be damaged by other evil people. While there are times it cannot be stopped, against the government say, with home invaders, a little violence goes a long way. Refusal to stop them means they’ll talk about you and word spreads, and they know they can do what they want because you didn’t defend yourself the first time. niio
Luke 22:36
I read about the meaning of this passage. Found it interesting how people want to take the first part about the purse literally, but start pussy-footing around when sword is mentioned. There was even an entry about how Luke is an argument for gun control. I think it is quite clear.
Gov: so criminals, like in the UK, can use butcher knives, instead. 🙂 Liberals are a good reason to go like American Indians; buy all the guns and ammo you can and stash them for the day the democrats try to own us, again. Amish are the most pacifistic people in the world, and you never see the men do unarmed. niio
Amen, red.
What do you mean “catered to the bad guys instead of defending us”? If he is knowingly putting you and your girls in harm’s way, whilst preventing you from learning how to defend yourself, I’d file for divorce in a New York minute. Bad enough to do it to you, an adult. But to do this to your children is inexcusable, and it sounds like it won’t take a widespread shtf situation for him to use his family to make sure his own ass is covered.
He is worse than useless in a fight for survival, and if shtf it sounds like he’d trade you and your girls for his own safety or food without a second thought. the
I’m sorry… it’s a difficult decision and a heartbreaking one, but this guy sounds like bad news. I’ve been there…it hurts but you’ll be better off without worrying about your own husband selling you down the river to save himself. Or jeopardizing the safety of your kids.
I am a retired State Officer in GA. Dealt with your husband’s kind…called “error in thinking”. Not helping is harming. He is dead weight. If you are accurate then do what you do. He cannot stop you unless you acquiesce to his noise or he puts hands on you (uses force). Words never really hurt anyone (except democrats and socialists). Buy your gun, learn how and WHEN to use it and take your kids to the range or Tai Kwon Do. Just like he would do if it entered his tiny mind.
MarieB I hear them tell you to leave him extra. But the truth is this, you chose him because of reasons that only you know. Right now is a time of decision. We have political problems that could cause a SHFT.
In my opinion he is not a real man because a real man will give his life for his family. He will protect his family by use of any means he has.
That said there is a question you have to ask yourself Is the reasons you chose him worth taking a chance with him if things do go bad?
If those reasons are not worth taking the chance, then you get yourself a gun and learn how to protect your family. I am not saying leave him that is up to you because he is part of your family. But you need to become the pants in the family because obliviously he is not capable of wearing them. But This is only a suggestion it is up to you.
My wife and I have a 50-50 partnership. Been married 52 years. I know she can shoot a gun and will if she is pushed to it. I would not want to go against her in a fight. I wear the pants so to speak but I don’t make the decisions alone. We make them together. Since I am a man and no bias intended to woman because a woman can defend the family as well as a man. I was raised to be the protector and provider. So in our marriage we share decisions but when it comes to some conflict I am the one in front.
SO how you handle this is totally up to you no one can tell or needs to tell you how to live your life.
Have that “man” read 1st Timothy 5:8, then Luke 11:21-22. If he does and shows an interest, have him read the entire chapter 24 of Matthew. Jesus tells you just how bad it’s going to get long before the tribulation.
CB
We are surrounded by countries who want to kill us. China, Russia, NK, most of the mid east
You are almost correct, but you are still hopelessly wrong, China does not want us dead, China wants to send us to the poor house, Russia does not care if we live or die, NK can make a real mess of America, but they can’t kill us, sure, most of the Middle East want us dead, but they have their own problems when it comes with working with each other, and then there are the other countries that want us dead, at least 5 in South America, 12 in Africa, plus countries that would help us if they were asked, New Zealand, Denmark, Italy, just to name a few.
Auckland: and the dnc invited them all to come to the US to get on the dole. niio
That’s true, but threat equals intention *plus capability*. It doesn’t matter how much somebody wants to kill you if they can’t actually do it.
Could not order from email I got from you to order books.
Some good advice, want to point out that cholera and typhus are not caused by dead bodies but by live ones and the most likely place to encounter disease is refugee centers because sanitation breaks down.
And other countries don’t want to destroy us, Big Brother just wants you to believe and be afraid so he can build lots of bombs while gently stealing away your liberty.
Yeah, I could have been clearer about that. Typhus and cholera are caused by pathogens, but bodies will attract rats and flies. They spread disease.
Sorry to hear that Marie. My wife tolerates my prepping, but the funny thing is, she is willing to let me protect her, but wont take steps to protect herself. He should at least let yall learn self defense. I recommend getting the book “When Violence is the Answer” by Tim Larkin. You read it first then give it to him. If he wont do something from that point…he’s got a problem.
I’ve got about 3 1/2 year’s of supplies, including plenty of guns and ammo, getting a new 9,000 volt generator that will run the AC and the Kitchen, even having 2. FUEL tanks buried by the side of the house, tanks hold 100 gallons a piece , but I know that won’t last forever, and I do live about 65 miles east of Orlando, 5 min. From the beach, in a city of about 75,000″ should I stay and wait it out or leave??
about 35 days of fuel and plenty of supplies but 75,000 people you don’t have a chance leave!
It depends how obvious your preparations are. If you can keep your head down, stay indoors and quietly live off your supplies you’ll be fine. But if your neighbours know you have what’s needed to survive, they’ll come for it.
Richard, please stop telling everybody what you have. In two sentences you have told us about your supplies, guns, ammo, power supply, fuel supply and where you live. I hope you don’t share these things with those living around you. I would only share this with those closest to you who you trust. Please do t make yourself or family a target. I do have to say good job for preparing though. Keep it up.
I’d have to agree with Wannabe here, Richard. You need to be a little less vocal about what you have and where you are. I’m sure that these kinds of websites are also trolled by people with less than good intentions. Who don’t necessarily post on here. As for what you should do in case the unthinkable happens, that is going to be your decision in the end. If you have a good support group around you in the form of good neighbours you may stand a chance where you are but 75,000 people are a lot to try and defend yourself against no matter how much ammo you have. And once order is restored, and at some point it will be, people will be held accountable for their actions. And above all don’t advertise what you have to anyone! Especially your friends, no matter how much you are tempted to do so. These are things you absolutely cannot brag about to others. The wrong word dropped here and there can cost you your life when it comes down to it and then all your preparation is for naught. The only people that should know about your plans are those that you KNOW you can trust with your life and the closest family members. People are fine and dandy as long as they’re warm and fed but don’t underestimate how desperate hungry people can become. They may be your friends now but once they start starving they have nothing to lose and you may end up being lunch. Literally. I’ll share a little of my personal plan with you. I’d like to end up in a very small community where we’re basically FORCED to work together to survive so that if SHTF comes to pass we’ll already be used to working TOGETHER. Co-operation instead of animosity. I don’t want to be so far from civilization that I’m completely out in the boonies but still far enough away from major centres so that it’s quite difficult for others to get where I am. A balancing act to be sure. My first two priorities are a hospital nearby and the LAW. Other than that it’s nobody’s damn business what I have or what I’m up to. And this a very general outline. As far as I’m willing to go. I have very good friends in the neighbourhood and they have no idea what I may or may not be up to. And as much as it pains me, because I really would like to confide in someone, but for obvious reasons can’t. It’s a lot to carry on your shoulders. Everything that you do to prepare. Everything that you have. You keep that info the closest to your chest. To your heart. No one need know it. You’ll never be able to save everyone and when it comes down to it some very difficult decisions will have to be made by you. At that point do not let emotions sway your decisions. You will have to become as hard as hard as a diamond and some of those decisions will break your heart but they will have to be made. Don’t know if this helps but you should try and delete your first post as quickly as possible.
Wow 9000 volts! Are you sure it’s not 9KW?
That would be a 9,000 “volt-amp” generator (so readers would not be confused).
Don”t sweat your situation…the melting polar caps and rising sea will bury all your preps…There is a reason why the business world has constantly commented…”Location, location, location”
Chief! Please send global warming loonies to Tucson. We need rain! Every time they show up somewhere, LA, Arabia, and so on, it seems they get a blizzard. Yes, God is laughing at the fascists. niio 🙂
Something to think about is when to make yourself scarce from population. Personally I would take a chance in populated areas within the first 48 hours when there are still supplies to be acquired at the stores. Go carefully and with a plan. Get all I could because the panic generally starts after 72 hours. Some areas may be sooner than that this is why I said within first 48. After dark on the second day, stay away. Bug in and secure your perimeter if possible. Red Dawn showed this pretty well although they were forced to bug out they had a place to get supplies and when they ran out they quietly ans stealthily came to “town” to shop. Have not seen that movie in years, need to watch it again. Will see things differently after having a propers mentality.
That sounds like a pretty good rule of thumb. And it will also make a difference what time of year it is if the SHTF situation comes to pass.
Others may disagree because none of us know for certain, but I think the biggest danger is a single EMP attack from a source that I won’t describe but has been described by many others. All it takes for a successful EMP attack is a single, not very big, atomic device. It doesn’t even have to be launched from overseas. I think the death toll from an EMP attack would equal that of a massive standard nuclear attack very shortly and without the massive radiation fallout of a standard attack. It would leave most of the physical structures intact. It would leave the farmland intact. It would decimate the human population. There is an old joke but the punch line is: “I’m in here for being crazy, not being stupid.” Kim may be crazy but he is not stupid.
Don’t take your eyes of China!!
Once again no one is stating how to prepare for a land invasion which will follow any attack.
Most of us won’t have what it would take to take on a Army that is coming at you, just the numbers in they men would over whelm you, so hit and run, maybe put up some sandbag bunkers and walls with fox holes, sniper’s nest, etc. then depending on the land around you, you could make a line of these for miles. Hit them then drop back to next spot and so on then work flank back around them, Hell shoot a few in the back, all is fair in war, plus you could also help out our guys in the area, working with them. We all would have to work together, and I for one would rather shoot a invader then one of my countrymen.
The ignorance of people talking about random invasions and other countries taking over is ridiculous. Has anyone ever been to another country as in Russia, Syria or even China? What about the Middle East? The people over there are very thoughtful and welcome people no matter what country you are from.
Let me tell you a little secret- most people don’t want to just kill others or invade other countries. The USA is the only country that does this now a days.
Turn off the TV and Read people. Open up your minds. Knowledge is power and true liberty and freedom can be had by all. But 99% aren’t ready for that.
-none are more hopelessly enslaved than those that falsely believe they are free.
It is not the people that we must fear, it is the leaders. They have their military dedicated to them because they pay them enough to buy food. I have lived in other countries. You sound anti USA from your accusation about being the only country that invades other countries. I suggest you look up Russia, and china in their take over of neighboring countries. We are far from perfect, but not ogres.
I’ve been to fifteen, ranging from Japan to Philippines, including Iran.
What you said is 1) mostly untrue and 2) irrelevant.
Very few countries’ governments mirror the people. US is one of them..
I repeat, in case you’re too stupid to read and understand it: The US is one of them (country whose government mirrors the people).
Lastly, your comment is the epitome of arrogance and self-superiority.
Climb back into your shell and let the rest of us do something about the future.
Ghost, you stated “most people don’t want to just kill others or invade other countries.” which may be true for some cultures, but many others would love to conquer, enslave, and destroy modern western cultures and societies, to be replaced by Dictatorships under various pseudonym type titles. A recent example is Venezuela, and the constant attacks from Islam on any and all others, including their own.
That’s why I live in the boonies with the birds and the bees to start with. Thanks for the info.
I work in a prison. If shtf those in a high custody level will simply be locked down and fed through the food trap. If food runs out,oh well,they are stil locked down. Those in lowest custody may be released to fend for themselves. I’ll probably stay home.
So many variables to account for. . . I am currently looking to very inexpensively move. . in a major city and can see how easily it could turn beyond violent in a heartbeat. Looking/searching for something just this side of legally livable outside of town. . .
I have a job that takes me into people’s homes daily and can say most have maybe a week’s worth of food on hand. My city seems wholely unprepped!!
There is no country in the world that wants war, except maybe the secret puppeteers who rule the world and win from any war. So no other country is the greatest danger of a crisis and an economic collapse, and Mexican cartels and gangs from all over Latin America have long captured the country. They have billions of dollars of drug trafficking, thousands of corrupt officials, hundreds of thousands of illegal weapons, and a huge logistical base of the millions of migrants they control through fear and violence. The same danger is the various polar corumpriads who want to cancel the Second Amendment to deprive you of the weapons and the ability to defend against the cartels. There is no soldier in the world who is not afraid of his life, of death, or of falling into the air. But the cartels are exactly the same because, among other things, they are also the pilgrims of the Santa Muelte cult and kill even without reason. There is no foreign army that has millions of its own soldiers infiltrated in the US, but the cartels they have.
Countries and peoples around the world do not want war, but criminals, no matter whether they are cartels or an Islamic state, want and lead against any normal citizen who does not resist. Of course, the governments of individual countries are also enemies of their people because they want to suppress it and serve the interests of world bankers and trans-national corporations and not the people. And bankers want the population to decline so that all resources can only stay for them and their children. And so they are trying to kindle wars and rob all peoples. So your main enemies are the following – Narco cartels and various gangs, radical Islamic-related migrants, selling governments, corrupt politicians and greedy bankers. These are the main threats we must take care of.
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Places where you may be able to pick up some supplies are pet stores and feed stores. You might think “Yuk” at the moment, but when you get hungry, a Kennel Ration burger will taste mighty good.
Feed stores have medication for infections, rashes, insect bites, etc. They may be there for animals, but if you measure your weight against the weight of the intended animal and adjust accordingly, you’ll be fine.
Just FYI, locks in prisons will not “fail open” they are designed to “fail closed/locked” (called “fail safe” ) but the doors can still be opened with an old fashioned key manually. Yes, I know that Fire Codes prescribe “fail open” but for these types of facilities the Fire Codes allow for a guard to open doors manually to maintain security.
In locks “Fail Safe” means they unlock when the power fails so you can get out if there’s a fire, etc.
“Fail secure” mean they lock or stay locked when the power goes out.
FYI
In locks “Fail Safe” means the lock will unlock when the power fails. so you can get out if there’s a fire, broken power line, flood. etc.
“Fail Secure” is the type of lock that stays locked or locks when the powers fails.
Great: all the prisons I know are fail secure now. Chief would know more than I do. As long as they have manual unlocking. Most cons would, I think, obey orders and stay straight. niio
Pappy, thank you. I find it all good, including prisons. When the power fails, the facility goes under lock-down, automatic locks.The few guards I know worry about that because when t-cells knocked out power, they couldn’t get out. Backup generators took a short time to work. Military and high-security prisons, I always was told by MPs, you do not want to be incarcerated in one in the event of a an EMP or invasion. The guards are under orders to kill any violent prisoners.Anyone under the age of 50 in prison, especially those who were military, can be sent to a military base.
Most police around AZ are preppers and waiting. Same with ex-military. We like Az because it’s pretty open about most things now. When dems ruled, no one was safe from crooked cops. The police are rightly ashamed of that. niio
Your concern over ‘electric locks’ failing to secure inmates in the event of any type of power fail…to include their backup generators running out of fuel…is not an issue. As a retired Corrections Officer for Utah, having supervised much of the newer prison systems…when the power goes out…all electrical locks shut down. The inmate cannot get out of his ‘cell’ until an officer mechanically inserts a key, turns that keep and lets them out. What you really need to worry about in living close to any prison or jail is the fact that the ‘state’ will turn them lose as they are not ‘condemned’ to death…and to leave them locked up…is a death sentence.
thank you! I’m 99% in agreement. Prisons are supposed to have automatic lockdown in the event of a power outage. When SHTF happens, all violent prisoners, as I was told, are to be killed. Leavenworth and other facilities are shoot to kill at the first sign of trouble. State prisons are usually constructed of crack concrete and tin foil. niio
I would say you are right at of ‘years ago construction’…having helped build three prisons myself…modern technology, ground sensors…motion detectors and all that nice modern stuff…yes, makes building prisons cheaper and somewhat flimsier…but notice all of the items listed require power…as they depend on the technology to fill the ‘gaps in construction’. When the generators (that are not fried by the EMP) run out of fuel…all locks go closed…doors automatically close and lock…and from experience, it is a nightmare to get a cell block wing main door to open. Each individual cell is key operated when the power is down…however, when the cell block door closes due to power interruption…it is a major project to pull door covers and get the ‘off the main line’ of operation so they can be operated manually. These doors are then usually secured with a huge chain and lock…been there…done that…NBC Chief
Chief: Yes, exactly. One of my ‘things’ is writing and research. In the event of a panic from a nuclear exchange, lock-down is going to be frightening. People will starve in their cells or die of thirst when the water is cut off. But, more frightening is thousands of angry men looking for revenge. which do we do? Most nations have a very simple protocol, in such an event, kill all prisoners.I say that, and I work with cons, have friends in prison, had enough family there, as well. I can only hope we do the right thing, whatever that means when it happens… niio
Red, I find you comment thoughtful…but I ask you to consider…”Right in whose eyes?” I live five miles from the last prison I helped build…majoring in the electronic detection and surveillance equipment. God help us ‘all’ when the power / generators go out…
Chief: American Indians in Pennsylvania have a simple proverb to explain life under DNC rule, one son to Penn State, the other to the state pen. I’m very well acquainted with life inside because too many of us did time. and, as well, enough of us are guards 🙂
Dems states are going to be the worse places because dems love criminals more than anyone else (see antifa, soros, BLM, and other terrorists)
What’s right in your eyes? Will it save innocent people to stop escapes? Then that’s what you do. When SHTF the only rule is, what man builds, man destroys. I’d be willing to bet libverals had fail-safes built into the system. If it goes down too long, everything unlocks. For the worse, I also would be willing to bet the libs put a masada, total destruction, into the system. You know far more than I do, tho. so, walk in beauty
Red, love your comment. Very thoughtful insight. That is what is so great about human nature. When things get rough in society…the good rise to the top…the even fall to the bottom. So often it is hard to tell what is really in a persons heart. That is why “NOW” is the time to study our hearts…see what we are made of…study what we personally will do…taking the time to do this long before the SHTF…allows us to see who we are and change our ‘feelings & thoughts’ you we see the need. After 33 years in the military both active duty and reserve, two combat tours, while doing 21 years as a cop / corrections officer…I still see the need to look at myself as I run my own ‘scenerios’ to determine what I will and won’t do
While I believe in self protection and the necessary ‘tools’ to do so…all you have to do is watch the news…and you will see those that are rising to the top…and those who brandish their ‘tools’ and attitudes of hate…all the while looking for a reason to use them against another human being. Had a friend of mine, laying on his deathbed that shared with me that his only regret in life…”Putting so much time in preparing for the SHTF moment…while not trying to better the world around me peaceably.” He failed to focus on his hateful heart and attitudes.
I always like to point share some valuable words of experience in my life…words of a man that has taken the time to develop a deep insight on humanity…
The great Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”
OH how is wish I could get people to focus on their selves…look at their own behaviors & attitudes…and work on own self improvement instead of rash issues with judging others…that they have not will to take the time to try and understand…but are so quick to condemn and hate. NBC Chief
Chief: thank you for your service to us, your nation, and your family. I did mine, as well, but in and out. An uncle was in Army for 28 years, and we haven’t missed a war since Penn landed at Tammany town. And, likely long before that going back to the Viking cannibals (yes, they did practice forms of it in their pagan era, then abandoned their women and children, which is why so many American Indians in the Northeast had brown hair and were light complected :)).
Let not your heart be troubled. In the end, conservatives will win. I live in Arizona, today, but saw too many times the police will obey political rules and not the rule of law. Over 600 died since BLM houseboys proved black lives do not matter to them, since antifa began its nazi brownshirt protests. Almost all have been in lib states where no life matters unless you’re Pedophile Joe Biden or Soros, the former Gestapo agent. When will the killing stop? Only when the dnc is replaced by adults.
we do not worry about Hillary (AKA pow wow name, Genocidal Psycho) being arrested, she’s another obedient servant, but Soros, who owns them. He cannot be touched because the dnc protects him.
Keep up work on SHTF. We’re inching along, and glad we had done plenty or even in AZ, would have been in trouble. When the crap began with so many dying in china, I talked to a lot of family out of state and told them bad was coming. Prep now and do it with all you have. Most did and the rest suffered because they did not.
we play the cards we’re dealt. Keep working towards the future and enjoy the present. If a convict doing hard time can say that, then we should learn from him. niio
Yes, folks, Conservatives will eventually win out…but to my concern by ‘Default’…as when there is nothing left for the Dem’s / government to give away…no country will loan US any more money…(remember Greece) including the World Bank…we will be told to remove our entitlement programs…cut back on our military…before we see on penny…
Yeah, At that point…the Conservative will win by default…It will be those that have lived a ‘Conservative Lifestyle’ that will find a more comfortable life that those that have been given everything…and expect it to continue…at 67 years old…I can say this much…
Love hard work as the rewards…most of which you will never know till that day…are more than you can imagine..NBC Chief
Chief: Hey, young man, right on the money. Point is, Washington’s 3rd prophecy is being studied like never before. the idea of libs is to weaken the US to the point of invasion by terrorists. Soros pumped 220 million into ‘activist’ groups. He wants to see jihad in our streets. the dems were happy to obey the money and allowed in thousands of people they’re stupid enough to think they can control. Watch what soros is doing, not what the houseboys of the left are. Go around the dem propaganda machine and watch him. niio, walk in beauty
Red, the real fun out of all of this is…
“When the Dem’s have given it all away…and the Conservatives are in their realm…how do we handle the Dem’s children when they are hungry…needing shelter…and clothed…the parents don’t know how to work as they haven’t had to.’ They have not been able to teach ‘by example’ their children on how to work…except to fend for themselves by ‘taking what they want’…This is the moral dilemma that is going to face each one of us. Now is the time to consider what we ‘Conservatives’ are going to be willing to do (or not do)…NBC Chief
You can talk about examining our hearts and all the rest. If you want to know what history teaches us about the capacity of the human to do the unthinkable listen to Victor Davis Hanson and what he can teach about the lessons of history. I am not being critical of anybody, just pointing out the lessons of history. I would note that if you are the soft hearted type you might want to ignore my suggestion and just blunder on. God’s blessings to all.