What Would Happen If Trucks Stopped?
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If it's true that we only have 25 days of diesel (though I've been seeing that for about a week now, so who knows if this is true), we'll shortly be facing all of this.
I went to Walmart today and counted 19 shipping containers in their parking lot. These were just the ones I could easily see. I don't know if they had any more behind the building or not.
Now, this could just be because of the holidays coming, but I don't ever recall seeing them before. I was wondering whether they were preparing for the diesel shortage or some other event that is coming up???
This is what's odd. My Walmart never had the shipping containers during the lockdown. They weren't even there two weeks ago when I was last there. Why all of a sudden now?
One Month without Trucks
Within the first 12 hours
Fuel becomes scarce Manufacturing delays an product component shortages Hospitals and nursing homes begin to run out of food and medical supplies U.S. mail and other package delivery services come to a halt
Within 1 day
Fuel availability will decrease, which leads to skyrocketing prices and long lines at the gas station Manufacturing comes to a halt and thousands are out of work Food shortages start to develop
Within 2 to 3 days
Gas stations are completely out of fuel Without fuel, police, fire, rescue, and other public service vehicles are unable to perform duties, which further endangers public safety Container ships and rail transport is disrupted and comes to a standstill Food shortages escalate, leading to consumer panic and hoarding Essential supplies – such as bottled water, canned meat, and powdered milk – will disappear at major retailers Garbage starts to pile up, which creates breeding grounds for insects and bacteria Medical waste and hazardous material start to release toxins and infectious diseases into living environments ATMs run out of cash and banks are unable to process transactions
Within a week of trucks no longer operating
Automobile travel will come to a full halt Hospitals start to lack oxygen supplies
Within 2 weeks
Sources of clean water run dry
Within 4 weeks
The clean water supply is exhausted and water will only be safe for consumption after boiling The number of gastrointestinal illnesses increases due to lack of clean water, which further exhausts the already weakened health care system
The scene in 'World War Z' in the store will happen nation wide. The hungry and scared will turn to a hungry mob by the thousands and they WILL hunt down the liberal/communists that have caused this, and EAT Them.
Well there are trains. The mode of moving cargo across country prior to unions getting involved, (among other factors).
I hope everyone has been able to put aside food, alternative heating, and other essential items each family deems as such. It'll be January-February 2023 that it will really hit. So you have time. Trust in God always. He knows everything.
Lets pray the US Government or their agents stop meddling in Ukraine/Russia for their own gain. It certainly isn't what any American wants.
The railroad workers strike is coming soon too. https://mb.ntd.com/second-railroad-union-rejects-deal-adding-to-strike-worries_862527.html
I think we've reached "Peak Equilibrium", the point where gallons used per day equals gallons produced per day at the refineries.
I think they are both hit by the lack of diesel and if that doesn't shut down operations then the planned rail strike may.