Sorry for the black pill… but there’s really no other way to address this issue. we NEED to be prepared for the worst case scenario even though we may not ever get there. And those who have not yet prepared, let’s help them out.
Here’s why one needs to be prepared for the worst…
US gas prices projected to hit over $300 a barrel https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russia-warns-west-300-per-barrel-oil-cuts-eu-gas-supply-2022-03-07/
Hungary cut off world wide wheat supply https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSL5N2VA3WO
Wheat price is SOARING! https://www.ft.com/content/e6a28dd9-ecea-4d67-b6b5-a50301b731b2
Broken supply chain in the US https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2021/06/17/why-the-pandemic-has-disrupted-supply-chains/
Empty grocery store shelves https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/02/03/empty-shelves-this-is-what-kprc-2-viewers-said-theyve-missed-the-most-at-stores/?outputType=amp
Prices going up https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelleykohan/2021/12/10/costco-prices-up-over-45-yet-demand-remains-strong/amp/
Stock markets going absolutely fucking wild (and these clowns trying to justify it 😂😂) https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/things-to-know-today-51621599477
Huge housing disruptions https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/homes-for-sale-hit-record-low/
Expect more power outages more frequently https://www.texastribune.org/2021/04/15/texas-ercot-blackouts-summer-climate/amp/
Near Impossible to buy a car due to chip shortage AND inflation https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/inflation-new-used-car-prices-2022/
Money printers go brrrrrrrrr https://www.seattletimes.com/business/as-the-federal-reserves-money-printer-quiets-markets-shake/?amp=1
The rich just getting richer https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/billionaire-wealth-covid-pandemic-12-trillion-jeff-bezos-wealth-tax/
Precious Metals hitting highs. Gold over $2k https://www.kitco.com/market/
Our dollar is trash https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/investors-bet-on-more-dollar-weakness-11606386601
And I can go ON AND ON AND ON AND ON!!!
I think it’s time we help each other with preparing for potentially the worst. I believe we will jump into a severe depression, so our commodities may actually end up being tradable goods and benefit us.
Please contribute information for our fellow community members who may not understand much about prepping. I will comment below as well.
There are tons of sites and YT vids on basic prepping. However, 3 things. 1) people panic and don’t know what to do first. Target 2 weeks, can I live for 2 weeks, in my house, with no power or water? Just 2 weeks. Go through your day, and see what is critical. Water, water, water. 2) if you can, find some like minded folks. It helps to bounce things off each other. We have a group of 25 that meet monthly, we discuss current events and prepping. It really helps. 3) contrary to #2, be careful what you say to whom about what you do or do t have. Desperate people can do some stupid shit. Water, food, light, candles, way to cook, if you don’t have books, better buy some, MEDS, vitamins, fem hygiene and heavy duty plastic bags. Research what to do if you can’t use toilet.
You are correct duck, big storm last august 12 days no electric. Wife and I tried cooking over an open fire and learned quickly we did not have the right tools for that. We do now. Also try survivalblog.com
Another info source:
https://www.survivalistboards.com/
A resource for "old timey" DIY info is:
http://www.survivorlibrary.com/
Don't forget about self protection. i hate to say it, but desperate times make people do terrible things. Protecting yourself and family is paramount. The crap masks for covid was a demonstration that these are extremely limited in protecting from airborne viruses. The best they can manage is from droplet nuclei. Think about a half mask respirator with organic vapor cartridges or a full mask. If you have the resources, a CBR rated gas mask is optimal. It can get you around without exposing you to the next serious pandemic. Gates mentioned weaponized small pox. That one will not be a joke, it will be highly contagious and lethal. Let's hope they don't get that one released. The rest of the bio-weapons could send us back to the stone age for the rest of our lives. Be prepared to do what is necessary to survive, including abandoning an urban area and living in a rural location. The fewer people around you, the better. This being said, a group of trustworthy and like-minded people increases your safety, security and survivability. People bring a different set of experience and skills and can increase survival odds dramatically. This is worst case scenario, so don't go nuts. Just think about and have an idea of a plan. Just in case.
That last bit I hadn't thought about, but trying to look it up brings up articles on constipation🐸
If you have your own septic system, set up a child size swimming poor to catch rain water for flushing. I keep an 8x8 about knee deep in the backyard all the time. Toss some bleach in occasionally or dump and let the rain refill. I'm currently researching connecting a hand pump to my well. Purchased a Berkey with extra filters when obayme was elected.
When you find out about the hand pump for your well, please let me know. We have a generator and can get water but generators make a lot of noise.
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