Preparations for the Quiet Before The Storm
Not to get all doom and gloomy, but there’s a high probability that things may get real bad, before they get worse. We could be seeing grid down and societal collapse way before the two main events. I cannot express myself enough that the time to act is now. If you’re not already living full time, or very near to your retreats, I highly suggest you make plans to seek sanctuary somewhere rural and preferably within a safe zone. The time to sell everything and flee the cities is now, while you still can. Once multiple grids start failing and stay down for longer periods, moving then, will not only make you a refugee but also a target if you are weak. The strong and unprepared will quickly turn feral once all the local stores have been looted. There will be little if any rule of law as most law officers and military personnel, unless still under command, will most likely be with and protecting their families. I bet many officers already have similar plans in place for then the SHTF. Forming bonds and communities now, is very important as single lone farmhouses will become easier targets. I have stated in prior posts, that if you plan on going to someone’s retreat, to make sure you are proactive by storing food, goods, logistics and personal items there ahead of time so as not to become a burden to your hosts.
Transportation.
With fuel being either in short supply, rationed or non existent at all, it will make wonderful sense to have a mode of transportation to get you, your loved ones and as much gear as you can carry to your retreat, as quickly as possible before roads, laws and or criminals make your journey difficult to near impossible. Optimally, I’d choose Horses over Bicycles and then maybe Boats. How much water is in your area will determine whether or not you can move by any of these listed. Also depends on the waterways and if they are quagmires of debris cluttered around bridges, you’re not going to get very far if that’s the case. If you have access to higher ground before the flip happens and the floods inundate everything, then horses might be the best way to go. Keeping and maintaining horses before anything like that happens, can be very expensive having the alternative and much more common reliable transportation source I would seriously look at some type of bicycle. During the Vietnam war, the north Vietnamese used bicycles to carry supplies, arms, and ammunition over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. It was recorded that each person pushing a bicycle could carry anywhere from 350 to 450 pounds of extra gear. The main reason why I don’t put motorcycles, ATVs or side-by-side at the top of this list is because if you have a long way to go, your gas may only last you a little while and you may not be able to refill and then you are stuck walking at that point. Something else to consider is unless you’re on a motorcycle you may not be able to access certain terrain, or trails with something as wide as an ATV or side-by-side.
As a refugee, Even if you are strong, You must either make yourself look weak just like everyone else or you can become a target.
At all costs try to avoid going to FEMA camps, unless there is no other option.
Never show what you have to strangers
If at a compound appear strong so as to give appearances of being highly defendable. Marauders will move on to more easily conquered targets.
Never have scheduled change of guard/sentry duty. Outsiders looking inward to take what you have, will watch for routines and catch you when you’re off guard.
Physical barriers and Security Measures
Homemade Hesco Barriers
Planter boxes
Swales
Setting up defenses
Caltrops are often overlooked
Barbed wire
Concertina wire
After the floods recede and the snows all melt, we will have to contend with the dead and dying. It won’t just be people but pets, livestock and natures critters. Some still living predators that may survive could include anything from zoos, or gators and sharks in the water or bear and lions on land, those in my opinion, would be the main contenders. Having ways to defend you and your loved ones is paramount. Rampant disease like cholera and typhoid or dysentery would soon spread among survivors if not taken seriously. Having access to clean water and ways to filter it is paramount. I imagine the elites in their bunkers won’t come out (if they can) until after not only things have settled but also after timelines typical for certain temps and conditions to occur for the decay of so many corpses and the associated diseases that follow in the wake of extreme catastrophes to pass. They may make cursory patrols at first, or if having been somehow insulated and if initially needed, they might send out drones with technical data collectors for air quality, radiation, etc…
As an afterthought upon reading this as I posted this sometime ago elsewhere. It may not be a bad idea to invest heavily in fly paper and mosquito netting made for masks and other body parts. With the death, dying and the decay from an unburied dead and rotting world, you’re going to see a lot of nasty things come back in the form of viruses and diseases. Having a way to keep yourself safe from insects who are known carriers of various illnesses may prove wise.. you may want to even give serious consideration to looking into purchasing some CRN suits and gas masks from a couple of different companies like Mira safety or parcil safety. Both have multi governmental DOD Contracts. I can personally attest to the quality of Mira safety.
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That’s a mighty nice route cellsr, you got there, buddy. Looking fine and dandy in North, Idaho!
Not to get all doom and gloomy, but there’s a high probability that things may get real bad, before they get worse. We could be seeing grid down and societal collapse way before the two main events. I cannot express myself enough that the time to act is now. If you’re not already living full time, or very near to your retreats, I highly suggest you make plans to seek sanctuary somewhere rural and preferably within a safe zone. The time to sell everything and flee the cities is now, while you still can. Once multiple grids start failing and stay down for longer periods, moving then, will not only make you a refugee but also a target if you are weak. The strong and unprepared will quickly turn feral once all the local stores have been looted. There will be little if any rule of law as most law officers and military personnel, unless still under command, will most likely be with and protecting their families. I bet many officers already have similar plans in place for then the SHTF. Forming bonds and communities now, is very important as single lone farmhouses will become easier targets. I have stated in prior posts, that if you plan on going to someone’s retreat, to make sure you are proactive by storing food, goods, logistics and personal items there ahead of time so as not to become a burden to your hosts.
Transportation.
With fuel being either in short supply, rationed or non existent at all, it will make wonderful sense to have a mode of transportation to get you, your loved ones and as much gear as you can carry to your retreat, as quickly as possible before roads, laws and or criminals make your journey difficult to near impossible. Optimally, I’d choose Horses over Bicycles and then maybe Boats. How much water is in your area will determine whether or not you can move by any of these listed. Also depends on the waterways and if they are quagmires of debris cluttered around bridges, you’re not going to get very far if that’s the case. If you have access to higher ground before the flip happens and the floods inundate everything, then horses might be the best way to go. Keeping and maintaining horses before anything like that happens, can be very expensive having the alternative and much more common reliable transportation source I would seriously look at some type of bicycle. During the Vietnam war, the north Vietnamese used bicycles to carry supplies, arms, and ammunition over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. It was recorded that each person pushing a bicycle could carry anywhere from 350 to 450 pounds of extra gear. The main reason why I don’t put motorcycles, ATVs or side-by-side at the top of this list is because if you have a long way to go, your gas may only last you a little while and you may not be able to refill and then you are stuck walking at that point. Something else to consider is unless you’re on a motorcycle you may not be able to access certain terrain, or trails with something as wide as an ATV or side-by-side.
As a refugee, Even if you are strong, You must either make yourself look weak just like everyone else or you can become a target.
At all costs try to avoid going to FEMA camps, unless there is no other option.
Never show what you have to strangers
If at a compound appear strong so as to give appearances of being highly defendable. Marauders will move on to more easily conquered targets.
Never have scheduled change of guard/sentry duty. Outsiders looking inward to take what you have, will watch for routines and catch you when you’re off guard.
Physical barriers and Security Measures
Homemade Hesco Barriers
Planter boxes
Swales
Setting up defenses
Caltrops are often overlooked
Barbed wire
Concertina wire
After the floods recede and the snows all melt, we will have to contend with the dead and dying. It won’t just be people but pets, livestock and natures critters. Some still living predators that may survive could include anything from zoos, or gators and sharks in the water or bear and lions on land, those in my opinion, would be the main contenders. Having ways to defend you and your loved ones is paramount. Rampant disease like cholera and typhoid or dysentery would soon spread among survivors if not taken seriously. Having access to clean water and ways to filter it is paramount. I imagine the elites in their bunkers won’t come out (if they can) until after not only things have settled but also after timelines typical for certain temps and conditions to occur for the decay of so many corpses and the associated diseases that follow in the wake of extreme catastrophes to pass. They may make cursory patrols at first, or if having been somehow insulated and if initially needed, they might send out drones with technical data collectors for air quality, radiation, etc…
As an afterthought upon reading this as I posted this sometime ago elsewhere. It may not be a bad idea to invest heavily in fly paper and mosquito netting made for masks and other body parts. With the death, dying and the decay from an unburied dead and rotting world, you’re going to see a lot of nasty things come back in the form of viruses and diseases. Having a way to keep yourself safe from insects who are known carriers of various illnesses may prove wise.. you may want to even give serious consideration to looking into purchasing some CRN suits and gas masks from a couple of different companies like Mira safety or parcil safety. Both have multi governmental DOD Contracts. I can personally attest to the quality of Mira safety.
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That’s a mighty nice route cellsr, you got there, buddy. Looking fine and dandy in North, Idaho!
