jeudi 22 septembre 2016

By Diane Baker


Survivalists believe it is just a matter of time before some cataclysmic event occurs that will render normal living conditions in our country or the entire world untenable. They are not talking about the types of natural disasters we see on occasion like tornadoes, hurricanes, or tsunamis. Their concern is with total economic collapse, crippling viruses, and massive terrorist attacks. In these cases, it will be essential, in their minds, to be prepared if you want to tell your individual survivalist story to future generations.

Emergency agencies recommend everyone be prepared in the case of a sudden event such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, or major flooding. You should keep a good supply of flashlights, batteries, gallon jugs of fresh water, and cans of food where they will be accessible if you become trapped in your home without electricity or running water. This is fine for a week or so, but will not be enough for long term survival.

Most true survivalists avoid urban dwellings. They believe that in the face of a real cataclysmic event, this environment will become hostile to the people who live there. They will not have access to food or clean water. Metropolitan areas will quickly become active breeding grounds for rodents, disease, and violence.

For best results, you need to seek shelter somewhere you have access to vegetation, abundant water, and natural sheltering spots. These resources are not usually available in crowded, metropolitan areas. Those who reside in rural areas and small communities will probably have a natural advantage. They are individuals more used to living off the land.

Food and shelter will be the most important items to secure. People have built underground bunkers for many years. If you have the financial resources you may decide to create such a structure or form a group facility that will work for a small community of survivors. Thousands of years ago, people lived in caves and other permanent natural shelters.

The survivalists will tell you there are things everyone can do before anything monumental happens. You can do some research online and learn how to identify edible vegetation from the poisonous variety. You might even experiment with various plants and add them to your regular diet. Those who have to survive in the wilderness will need some form of protection. Automatic weapons are not a long term solution.

One of the best things you can do for yourself, whether the unthinkable happens or not, is to live a healthy life. In the case of such a devastating event, money and the trappings of wealth will be pretty much useless. Only those who are strong and able to combat the elements and the sudden loss of food and shelter will survive. Individuals who have maintained a healthy diet and exercised regularly will have the advantage.

Whether the survivalists' predictions come true or not, it is a good idea to be prepared in the case of an emergency. There may come a time when you have no one to depend on but yourself.




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