20 Things You Will Need To Survive When The Economy Collapses And The Next Great Depression Begins
Today, millions of Americans say that they believe that the United
States 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 Americans 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 or to Wal-Mart 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 U.S. economy is starting to stumble about like a
drunken frat boy.
All it would take for the entire U.S. to resemble New
Orleans after Hurricane Katrina 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 U.S. 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? 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. This year there have been an unprecedented number of large
earthquakes around the world and volcanoes all over the globe are
awakening. 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.
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. Scientists tell us that a massive high-altitude EMP
(electromagnetic pulse) blast could send large portions of the United
States 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.
But even without all of that, the truth is that the U.S. 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?
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....
#1) Storable Food
Food is going to instantly become one of the most valuable
commodities in existence in the event of an economic collapse. If you
do not have food you are not going to survive. Most American families
could not last much longer than a month on what they have in their house
right now. So what about you? If disaster struck right now,
how 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.
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. So if you think that you
are going to need seeds, now is the time to get them.
#2) Clean Water
Most people can survive for a number of weeks without food, but
without water you will die in just a few days. 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?
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.
#3) 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? 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? You need to have a plan.
#4) 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. 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. 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.
#5) 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.
#6) 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? Now is the time to put away a supply of
lighters or matches so that you will be prepared when you really need
them.
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.
#7) Hiking Boots Or 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. 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. 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.
#8) A Flashlight And/Or Lantern
When the power goes off in your home, what is the first thing that
you grab? Just think about it. A flashlight or a lantern of course.
In a major emergency, a flashlight or a lantern is going to be a
necessity - especially if you need to go anywhere at night.
Solar powered or "crank style" flashlights 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.
#9) A Radio
If a major crisis does hit the United States, 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.
Once again, solar powered or "crank style" 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.
#10) Communication 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. Having an emergency cell
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.
#11) 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.
#12) Personal Hygiene 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. 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?
#13) A First Aid Kit And Other Medical Supplies
One 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.
#14) Extra Gasoline
There may come a day when gasoline is rationed or is simply not
available at all. If that happens, how will you get around? Be certain
to have some extra gasoline stored away just in case you find yourself
really needing to get somewhere someday.
#15) 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.
#16) Self-Defense Equipment
Whether it is pepper spray to fend off wild animals or something more
"robust" to fend off wild humans, millions of Americans will one day be
thankful that they have something to defend themselves with.
#17) A Compass
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. It is always a good idea to have at least one compass stored
up.
#18) 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? How would you
carry it all if you had to travel by foot? These are very important
things to think about.
#19) 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.
#20) A Backup Plan
Lastly, it is always, always, always important to have a backup plan for everything.
If someone comes in and steals all the food that you have stored up, what are you going to do?
If travel is restricted and your can't get to your "bug 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?
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.
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.
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.
How long do you think that is going to last?
Now is the time to get ready.
Now is the time to prepare.
The United States economy is going to collapse and incredibly hard times are coming.
Will you be able to survive when it happens?
Source: Economic Collapse
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