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Thursday, September 22, 2016

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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.

This is where survivalist training and preparedness comes in. Most of these individuals believe that urban environments will become deathtraps. The inhabitants will not have the natural resources available to restock their food supply or find suitable shelter. Feral animals and epidemic disease will take over quickly.

Rural areas with plenty of natural vegetation and uncontaminated rivers and streams will be the only realistic safe havens. Certain parts of the country are more conducive to survival than others. Mountainous regions may be especially advantageous because they are natural sources of shelter, fresh water, and edible plants.

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.

A food supply is critical if you hope to survive. Long before anything catastrophic happens, you can research the types of plants that grow in the area you live. You can experiment with ways of preparing the vegetation in the convenience of your kitchen. In the wild, you will need some form of protection. Guns and ammunition will not last. Good hunting knives and bows and arrows are a much better 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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