Prepare, Prepare, Prepare NOW
Today, millions of Britons say that they believe that the
United Kingdom is on the verge of a major economic collapse and will soon be
entering another Great Depression.
But only a small percentage of those same people are prepared for that to happen.
The sad truth is that the vast majority of Brits would last
little more than a month on what they have stored up in their homes. Most of us are so used to running out to the
supermarket for whatever we need that we never even stop to consider what would
happen if suddenly we were not able to do that.
little more than a month on what they have stored up in their homes. Most of us are so used to running out to the
supermarket for whatever we need that we never even stop to consider what would
happen if suddenly we were not able to do that.
Already the UK economy is starting to stumble about like a
drunken teenager. All it would take for
the entire UK to resemble East London after the bombers had left would be for a
major war, a terror attack, a deadly pandemic or a massive natural disaster to
strike at just the right time and push the teetering UK economy over the
edge.
drunken teenager. All it would take for
the entire UK to resemble East London after the bombers had left would be for a
major war, a terror attack, a deadly pandemic or a massive natural disaster to
strike at just the right time and push the teetering UK economy over the
edge.
So just how would you survive if
you suddenly could not rely on the huge international corporate giants to feed,
clothe and supply you and your family?
you suddenly could not rely on the huge international corporate giants to feed,
clothe and supply you and your family?
Do you have a plan?
Unless you already live in a cave or you are a complete and
total mindless follower of the establishment media, you should be able to see
very clearly that our society is more vulnerable now than it ever has
been.
total mindless follower of the establishment media, you should be able to see
very clearly that our society is more vulnerable now than it ever has
been.
This year there have been an
unprecedented number of large earthquakes around the world and volcanoes all
over the globe are awakening and don’t forget the massive flooding we have
seen.
unprecedented number of large earthquakes around the world and volcanoes all
over the globe are awakening and don’t forget the massive flooding we have
seen.
You can just take a look at what has happened in Haiti and
in Iceland to see how devastating a natural disaster can be. Not only that, but we have a world that is
full of lunatics in positions of power, and if one of them decides to set off a
nuclear, chemical or biological weapon in a major city it could paralyze an
entire region.
in Iceland to see how devastating a natural disaster can be. Not only that, but we have a world that is
full of lunatics in positions of power, and if one of them decides to set off a
nuclear, chemical or biological weapon in a major city it could paralyze an
entire region.
War could erupt in the Middle East at literally any moment,
and if it does the price of oil will double or triple (at least) and there is
the possibility that much of the entire world could be drawn into the conflict.
and if it does the price of oil will double or triple (at least) and there is
the possibility that much of the entire world could be drawn into the conflict.
Scientists tell us that a massive high-altitude EMP
(electromagnetic pulse) blast could send large portions of the Northern
hemisphere back to the Stone Age in an instant.
(electromagnetic pulse) blast could send large portions of the Northern
hemisphere back to the Stone Age in an instant.
In addition, there is the constant threat that the outbreak of a major
viral pandemic (such as what happened with the 1918 Spanish Flu) could kill
tens of millions of people around the globe and paralyze the economies of the
world.
viral pandemic (such as what happened with the 1918 Spanish Flu) could kill
tens of millions of people around the globe and paralyze the economies of the
world.
But even without all of that, the truth is that the UK and
the EU economy is going to collapse. So
just think of what will happen if one (or more) of those things does happen on
top of all the economic problems that we are having.
the EU economy is going to collapse. So
just think of what will happen if one (or more) of those things does happen on
top of all the economic problems that we are having.
Are you
prepared?
prepared?
The following is a list of 20 things you and your family
will need to survive when the economy totally collapses and the next Great
Depression begins….
will need to survive when the economy totally collapses and the next Great
Depression begins….
Storable Food
Food is going to instantly become one of the most valuable
commodities in existence in the event of an economic collapse.
commodities in existence in the event of an economic collapse.
If you do not have food you are not going to
survive.
survive.
Most UK families would not last much longer than a month on
what they have in their house right now, in fact I would say that many would be
dead by then anyway.. So what about
you?
If disaster struck right now, how
long could you survive on what you have?
long could you survive on what you have?
The truth is that we all need to start storing up food. If you and your family run out of food, you
will suddenly find yourselves competing with the hordes of hungry people who
are looting the stores and roaming the streets looking for something to eat.
will suddenly find yourselves competing with the hordes of hungry people who
are looting the stores and roaming the streets looking for something to eat.
Of course you can grow your own food, but that is going to
take time. So you need to have enough
food stored up until the food that you plant has time to grow. But if you have not stored up any seeds you
might as well forget it. When the
economy totally collapses, the remaining seeds will disappear very quickly.
take time. So you need to have enough
food stored up until the food that you plant has time to grow. But if you have not stored up any seeds you
might as well forget it. When the
economy totally collapses, the remaining seeds will disappear very quickly.
So if you think that you are going to need
seeds, now is the time to get them.
seeds, now is the time to get them.
Clean Water
Most people can survive for a number of weeks without food,
but without water you will die in just a few days, try going without water for
24hrs, I have and I did not like it. So
where would you get water if the water suddenly stopped flowing out of your
taps?
but without water you will die in just a few days, try going without water for
24hrs, I have and I did not like it. So
where would you get water if the water suddenly stopped flowing out of your
taps?
Do you have a plan? Is there an abundant supply of clean water
near your home? Would you be able to boil water if you need to? OH1 and by the
way you will need to.
near your home? Would you be able to boil water if you need to? OH1 and by the
way you will need to.
Besides storing water and figuring out how you are going to
gather water if society breaks down, another thing to consider is water
purification tablets. The water you are
able to gather during a time of crisis may not be suitable for drinking. So you may find that water purification
tablets come in very, very handy.
gather water if society breaks down, another thing to consider is water
purification tablets. The water you are
able to gather during a time of crisis may not be suitable for drinking. So you may find that water purification
tablets come in very, very handy.
Shelter
You can’t sleep on the streets, can you? Well, some people will be able to get by
living on the streets, but the vast majority of us will need some form of
shelter to survive for long. So what
would you do if you and your family lost your home or suddenly were forced from
your home?
living on the streets, but the vast majority of us will need some form of
shelter to survive for long. So what
would you do if you and your family lost your home or suddenly were forced from
your home?
Where would you go?
The best thing to do is to come up with several plans. Do you have relatives that you can bunk with
in case of emergency? Do you own a tent
and sleeping bags if you had to rough it?
If one day everything hits the fan and you and your family have to
“bug out” somewhere, where would that be?
in case of emergency? Do you own a tent
and sleeping bags if you had to rough it?
If one day everything hits the fan and you and your family have to
“bug out” somewhere, where would that be?
You need to have a plan.
Warm Clothing
If you plan to survive for long in a nightmare economic
situation, you are probably going to need some warm, functional clothing. If you live in a cold climate, this is going
to mean storing up plenty of blankets and cold weather clothes. If you live in an area where it rains a lot,
you will need to be sure to store up some rain gear.
situation, you are probably going to need some warm, functional clothing. If you live in a cold climate, this is going
to mean storing up plenty of blankets and cold weather clothes. If you live in an area where it rains a lot,
you will need to be sure to store up some rain gear.
If you think you may have to survive outdoors in an
emergency situation, make sure that you and your family have something warm to
put on your heads. Someday after the
economy has collapsed and people are scrambling to survive, a lot of folks are
going to end up freezing to death.
emergency situation, make sure that you and your family have something warm to
put on your heads. Someday after the
economy has collapsed and people are scrambling to survive, a lot of folks are
going to end up freezing to death.
In
fact, in the coldest areas it is actually possible to freeze to death in your
own home. Don’t let that happen to you.
fact, in the coldest areas it is actually possible to freeze to death in your
own home. Don’t let that happen to you.
An Axe
Staying along the theme of staying warm, you may want to
consider investing in a good axe. In the
event of a major emergency, gathering firewood will be a priority. Without a good tool to cut the wood with that
will be much more difficult.
consider investing in a good axe. In the
event of a major emergency, gathering firewood will be a priority. Without a good tool to cut the wood with that
will be much more difficult.
Lighters Or Matches
You will also want something to start a fire with. If you can start a fire, you can cook food,
you can boil water and you can stay warm.
So in a true emergency situation, how do you plan to start a fire? By rubbing sticks together?
you can boil water and you can stay warm.
So in a true emergency situation, how do you plan to start a fire? By rubbing sticks together?
Now is the time to put away a supply of
lighters or matches so that you will be prepared when you really need them, and
just to be sure please include a fire steel.
lighters or matches so that you will be prepared when you really need them, and
just to be sure please include a fire steel.
In addition, you may want to consider storing up a good
supply of candles. Candles come in quite
handy whenever the electricity goes out, and in the event of a long-term
economic nightmare we will all see why our forefathers relied on candles so
much.
supply of candles. Candles come in quite
handy whenever the electricity goes out, and in the event of a long-term
economic nightmare we will all see why our forefathers relied on candles so
much.
Hiking Boots Or
Comfortable Shoes
Comfortable Shoes
When you ask most people to list things necessary for
survival, this is not the first or the second thing that comes to mind. But having hiking boots or very comfortable
and functional shoes will be absolutely critical.
survival, this is not the first or the second thing that comes to mind. But having hiking boots or very comfortable
and functional shoes will be absolutely critical.
You may very well find yourself in a situation where you and
your family must walk everywhere you want to go. So how far do you think you will get in high
heels? You will want footwear that you
would feel comfortable walking in for hours if necessary.
your family must walk everywhere you want to go. So how far do you think you will get in high
heels? You will want footwear that you
would feel comfortable walking in for hours if necessary.
You will also want footwear that will last a long time,
because when the economy truly collapses you may not be able to run out to the
shoe store and get what you need at that point.
because when the economy truly collapses you may not be able to run out to the
shoe store and get what you need at that point.
A Torch and/Or
Lantern
Lantern
When the power goes off in your home, what is the first
thing that you grab? Just think about
it. A Torch or a lantern of course. In a major emergency, a torch or a lantern is
going to be a necessity – especially if you need to go anywhere at night.
thing that you grab? Just think about
it. A Torch or a lantern of course. In a major emergency, a torch or a lantern is
going to be a necessity – especially if you need to go anywhere at night.
Solar powered or “wind up” torches or lanterns
will probably be best during a long-term emergency. If you have battery-powered units you will
want to begin storing up lots and lots of batteries.
will probably be best during a long-term emergency. If you have battery-powered units you will
want to begin storing up lots and lots of batteries.
A Radio
If a major crisis does hit the UK, what will you and your
family want? Among other things, you
will all want to know what in the world is going on. A radio can be an invaluable tool for keeping
up with the news.
family want? Among other things, you
will all want to know what in the world is going on. A radio can be an invaluable tool for keeping
up with the news.
Once again, solar powered or “wind up” radios will
probably work best for the long term. A
battery-powered until would work as well – but only for as long as your
batteries are able to last.
probably work best for the long term. A
battery-powered until would work as well – but only for as long as your
batteries are able to last.
Communication
Equipment
Equipment
When things really hit the fan you are going to want to
communicate with your family and friends.
You will also want to be able to contact an ambulance or law enforcement
if necessary.
communicate with your family and friends.
You will also want to be able to contact an ambulance or law enforcement
if necessary.
Having an emergency mobile
phone is great, but it may or may not work during a time of crisis.
phone is great, but it may or may not work during a time of crisis.
The Internet also may or may not be
available. Be sure to have a plan
(whether it be high-tech or low-tech) for staying in communication with others
during a major emergency.
available. Be sure to have a plan
(whether it be high-tech or low-tech) for staying in communication with others
during a major emergency.
A Swiss Army Knife
If you have ever owned a Swiss Army knife you probably
already know how incredibly handy they can be.
It can be a very valuable and versatile tool. In a true survival situation, a Swiss Army
knife can literally do dozens of different things for you. Make sure that you have at least one stored up
for emergencies.
already know how incredibly handy they can be.
It can be a very valuable and versatile tool. In a true survival situation, a Swiss Army
knife can literally do dozens of different things for you. Make sure that you have at least one stored up
for emergencies.
Personal Hygiene
Items
Items
While these may not be absolute “essentials”, the
truth is that life will get very unpleasant very quickly without them. For example, what would you do without toilet
paper? Just think about it. Imagine that you just finished your last roll
of toilet paper and now you can’t get any more.
truth is that life will get very unpleasant very quickly without them. For example, what would you do without toilet
paper? Just think about it. Imagine that you just finished your last roll
of toilet paper and now you can’t get any more.
What would you do?
The truth is that soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo,
toilet paper and other hygiene products are things that we completely take for
granted in society today. So what would
happen if we could not go out and buy them any longer?
toilet paper and other hygiene products are things that we completely take for
granted in society today. So what would
happen if we could not go out and buy them any longer?
A First Aid Kit And
Other Medical Supplies
Other Medical Supplies
On a more serious
note, you may not be able to access a hospital or a doctor during a major
crisis. In your survival supplies, be absolutely
certain that you have a good first aid kit and any other medical supplies that
you think you may need, and don’t forget any prescription medicine
note, you may not be able to access a hospital or a doctor during a major
crisis. In your survival supplies, be absolutely
certain that you have a good first aid kit and any other medical supplies that
you think you may need, and don’t forget any prescription medicine
Extra Fuel
There may come a day when fuel is rationed or is simply not
available at all. If that happens, how
will you get around? Be certain to have
some extra fuel stored away just in case you find yourself really needing to
get somewhere someday.
available at all. If that happens, how
will you get around? Be certain to have
some extra fuel stored away just in case you find yourself really needing to
get somewhere someday.
A Sewing Kit
If you were not able to run out and buy new clothes for you
and your family, what would you do?
Well, you would want to repair the clothes that you have and make them
last as long as possible. Without a good
sewing kit that will be very difficult to do.
and your family, what would you do?
Well, you would want to repair the clothes that you have and make them
last as long as possible. Without a good
sewing kit that will be very difficult to do.
Self-Defence
Equipment
Equipment
Whether it is pepper spray to fend off wild animals or
something more “robust” to fend off wild humans, millions of us will
one day be thankful that they have something to defend themselves with.
something more “robust” to fend off wild humans, millions of us will
one day be thankful that they have something to defend themselves with.
A Compass and a Map
In the event of a major emergency, you and your family may
find yourselves having to be on the move.
If you are in a wilderness area, it will be very hard to tell what
direction you are heading without a compass and a map. It is always a good idea to have at least one
compass stored up.
find yourselves having to be on the move.
If you are in a wilderness area, it will be very hard to tell what
direction you are heading without a compass and a map. It is always a good idea to have at least one
compass stored up.
A Hiking Backpack
If you and your family suddenly have to “bug out”,
what will you carry all of your survival supplies in? Having a good hiking backpack or
“survival bag” for everyone in your family is extremely
important. If something happened in the
city where you live and you suddenly had to “go”, what would you put
your most important stuff in?
what will you carry all of your survival supplies in? Having a good hiking backpack or
“survival bag” for everyone in your family is extremely
important. If something happened in the
city where you live and you suddenly had to “go”, what would you put
your most important stuff in?
How would
you carry it all if you had to travel by foot?
These are very important things to think about.
you carry it all if you had to travel by foot?
These are very important things to think about.
A Community
During a long-term crisis, it is those who are willing to
work together that will have the best chance of making it. Whether it is your family, your friends, a
church or a local group of people that you know, make sure that you have some
people that you can rely on and work together with in the event that everything
hits the fan. Loners are going to have a
really hard time of surviving for long.
work together that will have the best chance of making it. Whether it is your family, your friends, a
church or a local group of people that you know, make sure that you have some
people that you can rely on and work together with in the event that everything
hits the fan. Loners are going to have a
really hard time of surviving for long.
A Backup Plan
Lastly, it is always, always, always important to have a
backup plan for everything.
backup plan for everything.
If someone comes in and steals all the food that you have
stored up, what are you going to do?
stored up, what are you going to do?
If travel is restricted and you can’t get to your “bug
out” location immediately do you have a Plan B?
out” location immediately do you have a Plan B?
If you have built your house into an impregnable survival
fortress but circumstances force you to leave do you have an alternate plan?
fortress but circumstances force you to leave do you have an alternate plan?
The truth is that crisis situations rarely unfold just as we
envision. It is important to be flexible
and to be ready with backup plans when disaster strikes.
envision. It is important to be flexible
and to be ready with backup plans when disaster strikes.
You don’t want to end up like the folks in New Orleans after
Hurricane Katrina. You don’t want to
have to rely on the government to take care of you if something really bad
happens.
Hurricane Katrina. You don’t want to
have to rely on the government to take care of you if something really bad
happens.
I do not about here in the UK but for example right now the
U.S. strategic grain reserve contains only enough wheat to make half a loaf of
bread for each of the approximately 300 million people in the United States.
U.S. strategic grain reserve contains only enough wheat to make half a loaf of
bread for each of the approximately 300 million people in the United States.
How long do you think that is going to last?
Now is the time to get ready.
Now is the time to prepare.
The UK economy is going to collapse and incredibly hard
times are coming.
times are coming.
Will you be able to survive when it happens?
