If there is only one disaster that you believe you prepare yourself and your family for, what should it be?
Economic collapse? Supply chain shortages? Natural disaster? A power grid failure from an EMP attack or solar flare? Another pandemic?
I believe there is one disaster, however, that you should prepare yourself for above all else for one very simple reason: it will be a natural consequence of each of the above kinds of disasters and others.
This disaster is civil unrest.
What Would Happen During Civil Unrest?
Civil unrest is a common occurrence around the world, to some degrees. In the United States, the last example of large-scale unrest we saw was in 2020 due to the politically-inspired riots that happened across many major American cities. These riots resulted in widespread property and forced law enforcement to intervene on a large scale.
In the event of a major disaster, such as a complete power grid failure or economic collapse, it’s very possible that riots could explode across the country (or the world) again on an even larger and more destructive scale, and that law enforcement would be unable to contain it on their own.
This is for one very simple reason: desperate people do desperate things. If the power grid went off, for instance, it would result in people being unable to access their financial accounts, to contact their loved ones via cell service or the interne. If you want to make sure that, in the event of a blackout or grid failure you will still be able to keep in touch with you family, learn here the only way to communicate off grid in a crisis.
And that would just be the start.
Civil unrest resulting from a other major catastrophe would be likely to unfold in the following way:
Escalation to Violence
In some cases, even peaceful protests can escalate into violence due to factors such as police crackdowns, agitators inciting unrest, or clashes between different groups with opposing views.
This escalation can result in vandalism, looting, property damage, and physical altercations between people. We already saw this in many of the riots that occurred in the United States in 2020.
Law Enforcement Response
Law enforcement agencies will respond to civil unrest by deploying riot police, using crowd control tactics such as tear gas or rubber bullets, and making arrests to restore order and protect public safety. However, heavy-handed tactics can sometimes exacerbate tensions and escalate the situation further.
Declaration of Emergency
In the event law enforcement is unable to contain the unrest quickly, the local, state, or Federal government would likely declare a state of emergency.
In severe cases of civil unrest, the authorities could also go a step further and impose curfews to maintain law and order.
This can involve deploying military forces or National Guard troops to assist law enforcement in restoring order and protecting critical infrastructure.
This would then lead into…
Martial Law
Martial law refers to a state when the rule of law is suspended and the military takes control over an area or jurisdiction.
Most martial law scenarios would result in the military cutting off all routes leading out of the area in an effort to contain the population, followed by a crackdown on protestors and rioters, arrests without warrants, taking over local establishments, and instituting rationing for food, water, and other supplies.
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Disruption of Services
Civil unrest can disrupt essential services such as transportation, communication, and utilities, leading to disruptions in daily life for residents.
This can include road blockades, internet shutdowns, power outages, and shortages of essential goods and services.
In the event of a power grid collapse, many of these service disruptions would already be happening.
Economic and Social Division
An extended period of civil unrest on a national or worldwide scale would result in long lasting economic and social divisions between people.
Civil unrest by itself can have significant economic consequences, including damage to businesses, loss of revenue, and investor uncertainty.
It can also deepen existing social divisions and polarize communities, leading to increased tensions between different demographic groups. This would strain social cohesion and trust in institutions, making it challenging to address underlying issues and find peaceful resolutions.
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So, how can you prepare for this scenario? We’ll discuss this next.
How to Prepare for Civil Unrest
The best way to prepare for civil unrest is the same as you would prepare for any other disaster: stockpile lots of food, water, and other supplies, have replenishable food and water sources on hand, and beef up the defenses for your home with acrylic glass windows and metal doors with heavy duty locks and hinges at the bare minimum.
But there’s one more thing you’ll want to do above all else to help yourself stay safe in such a scenario: fly under the radar.
When urban centers descend into chaos during civil unrest, seeking refuge in the wilderness could be the only option. But surviving in the wild isn’t just about basic skills—it’s about knowing how to live off the land long-term.
That’s why I rely on this guide. This isn’t your typical survival manual; it’s a practical tool that teaches you the forgotten wisdom of our ancestors who didn’t just survive in the wild – they thrived there. So, when you need to head for the hills, make sure this handbook is in your backpack; it could be your lifeline in uncertain times.
Don’t be one of the many thousands of people who will be frantically going to the grocery stores to get supplies, don’t get involved in the demonstrations and protests, don’t provoke anybody into a fight, and do not tell anyone (except those who you absolutely trust) that you are a prepper and have a stockpile of provisions.
That’s because after all of the stores have been looted, raiders and marauders will turn to the next big targets to get the supplies they need: homes. Burglaries are already unfortunately too common of an occurrence, and they will become even more so during a widespread societal unrest that law enforcement cannot contain.
Make your home more defensible, don’t tell anyone about your provisions, and do not get involved in the unrest itself. Collectively, this is the number one thing you can do to prepare yourself for any kind of widespread civil unrest, and this principle holds true regardless of whether you live in the city or in the countryside.
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It will happen all the above if you all vote for the progressives like Harris-Walz in November she is a chameleon, a SheWolf in sheep’s clothing.
Like Bidden neither one has a original thought, they use what else is going to get a vote then turn on us.
Quit voting for the same old idiots, vote for a businessman with original thought.
Time to clean house in November 5th, don’t the same Demoncrat blue sanctuary politicians back into office. We see that sludge, slime balls of a one party run state or city has ruined our freedoms and economy as seen on the left coast cities. Particular Harris, Newscum, Pelosi, San Fransicko Demoncrat clan sewage politics.
This new Harris-Walz merger will take what Obama wanted to do in his third term as president with Biden. But Bidden was too far gone mentally to be a Manchurian puppet. Walz is perfect for Obama’s agenda.
Now we got an exposed socialist candidate running.
It is your America, make sure you vote for freedom in November 5, 2024.
I agree however, 45’s (47’s!) sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 18th. They refuse to delay it after repeated motions. Another unconstitutional tactic to try and help ensure they stay in office – the hypocrits that preach about democracy. Something they don’t truly believe in themselves. That vile judge also refuses to recuse himself. So, if he gives him jail time, what then? All the more reason to be prepared for unrest…sooner, rather than later.
Every business Trump.has owned has eventually gone bankrupt. He owes massive debt on his current businesses that he cannot pay. Trump is not a businessman . He is a fraud, thief, racist who only cares about himself. Most of the people who worked with him in the WhiteHouse have said they will not vote for him. They have said he does not belong anywhere near the Oval.
Thank you Lisa Blake wannabe, your the typical Demoncrap voter who voted for Clinton, Obama and Bidden and will continue to vote party line, right or wrong.
Do you believe in DEI, CRT?
You are a lying sack of democrat. I create a democrat like you every morning at 6 am and then I flush it off to it’s pals in the sewer.
Hmmm…Every business, huh? And I suppose you’ve personally spoken with “most of the people who worked with him”. I’m suspect you know absolutely nothing about him except what you’ve absorbed from the corrupt, dem-owned MSM. “They have said he does not belong anywhere near the Oval” – Well, many other “they’s” have also said that O’Biden and the cackling clown do not belong anywhere near the Oval, either. So, why do you only believe one side? If you would do some actual research – about both parties and their agendas – I guarantee you’d feel differently.
The sheeple that easily believe the repeated lies are what’s killing this country. The demoncrats love the sheeple ‘cuz they know they can’t (or won’t) think for themselves.
Learn the bankruptcy rules then get back to us.
Fake News
Everything Trump touches turns to Gold. He loves America as I do. We’ve watched him for 8 years overcome all attacks against him without any weakness or fear. No one could endure what he has without God on his side.
We usually bring on the problems by listening to these religious and political leaders and see where we are today.
For generations we can see the religious leaders in Iran have run government with an iron fist mixed with religious laws to the max.
America has got to return to the Constitution and law an order of a one tiered legal system and end the born in America anchor baby 14th Amendment. Lawyers have made bank on getting illegals to stay in America even when these people have broken migration laws then coming legally to America.
We have far TOO MANY laws and TOO MUCH order for any semblance of freedom.
Jefferson said to toss it all (and them) out every 20 years and go back to the constitution (as written and intended by them).
His suggestion applies to States too.
We can Amend the 14th by abolishing birthright citizenship if the FATHER is not a US Citizen.
Don’t know the daddy nor daddy not a US Citizen, then NO birthright citizenship.
14th is generally OK in the other parts.
Oh and no Citizen, NO VOTING or holding ANY public office anywhere nor being employed as any government agent either.
The DC swamp deep state as we know it want us to have a civil war so they can bring in martial law to implement their dark agenda on America. They have Antifa, BLM and the thousands of terrorist already here from our open border to do harm.
California, the liberals have police gun buy back programs, giving cheap gift cards in leu of a gun, for a liberal mass shooter’s AR go to choice of stolen or barrowed rifle. It is the liberal mass shooter and lately liberal parents at fault not the gun or the gun manufacturer at fault. But lawyers and antigun organizations make you think differently.
These are decent articles until he goes into his sales pitch at which point I shut it down.
When are those commenting here going to learn how to make a comment/presentation that is complete, uses correct American English grammar, and is, lastly, correctly spelled?!?
It is supposed all this should start and/or begin w/ these three conditions being adhered to by those writing the initial article in the first place???
Most of the askaprepper comments these days are from people who are so whacked out they’re not allowed to comment elsewhere. I like this site because it does allow all the whack job conspiracy contrail pulling religious nuts room. Sadly, they offer little beyond entertainment value.
It hurts you when you are told the truth about religion and politics?
Whacked out nuts just like you, wingnut?
I am offended that you include me as one of those whack jobs.
I call it like I see it.
It shows how bad our progressive teacher’s union cares more about they bottom line paycheck and protesting then teaching the students the education basics.
Covid school lock down education didn’t help either.
Time to rid us of the teacher’s union and the department of education in Washington DC.
Abolish all teachers unions too. And police unions.
Both are destructive to the country.
“TS”
Easy solution. Prohibit brainless toothless democrats from commenting.
I don’t care who’s in power, Rep’s, Dem’s or other. When it happens, hoping it never does, we’re all going to be in a world of hurt. Prepping is supposed to be a common goal. My T-shirt today says, ” If You fail to plan, You plan to fail “.
FYI : Deception , Given over to a reprobate mind, Evil intent , and Fools
Thinking themselves to be wise , they became fools
We are in a time of Revelation , Exposure, Bringing out the Truth
Just because they refuse to see, refuse to believe, refuse to change
This is Rebellion against God , Just Rebellion
A consequence will follow , after God has waited out his time and all options have been declined , then JUDGEMENT follows
While all are saying peace and safety , then the end comes like a thief who stole the presidency and a whore who want s to be Queen of the castle , with a pervert who wants to be in charge .
God will allow all , all a time to repent , change, be forgiven and still they reject his salvation , love , forgiveness and choose evil .