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Save up some cash and build yourself an underground bunker somewhere on your land. Preferably surrounded by woods and at somewhat of a high point. Like others have said, stock up on non perishable food items. Learn to hunt and grow food without all the fancy stuff. Basically teach your children to learn how to live off the land like our ancestors once did. AND stock up on guns and ammo. Get yourself a good machine gun as well. Teach yourself some first aid and stock up on that stuff too. And last but not least, don’t let your children be soft. Teach them to be survivors and give them lessons in killing. Because when that day does come, you don’t want them to freeze up. Teach them to respond to commands quickly and without hesitation. You’ll have yourself one good little fireteam. Good luck. Because it’s coming.
 

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More serious answer now that I am back at the house.

This is definitely a subject with many complexities.
First I'd say you need to get a primary plan then at least a few contingencies for when the former plans go tits up. Then you can better formulate the item and training list you will need to execute said plans efficiently.

We would need to know your current plan, if any, along with living area. (ie: Long term or short term, Bug in or bug out, and urban / rural living area, Forrest or desert) to better assist. There might be items you cant get (knife/gun laws) or items that you might not need to focus as much on(I generally focus on water purification over water storage here in SC. Whereas in Utah I definitely stored a lot more water)

.mil type survival guides are helpful. Having many things to save your life doesn't do you any good if you end up eating some plant that kills you. All because you were hungry and didnt know any better.

Oh, and learn about opsec.
I'm always looking at the long shelf life foods that can be bought in the storage containers and wonder if there's a better alternative or where a good place to order from would be. And also what an adequate supply would be per person?
Buy a pallet of MREs. They can often be found on .Gov liquidation sites and normally run under a grand and can be sold / traded before and after any such event.

Adequate supply is totally subjective.
How would we avoid or stay safe from something like that?
Stay away from people at damn near all costs. Don't show mercy to loved ones who even might have contracted the illness (this is probably most important and hardest for people to grasp) Don't touch literally anything from out in public without some prior decon. Keep your booger flickers out of your mouth. Cover up your face. Learn the incubation period. That info would go a long way if you have to deal with other people.

And something like the attached pic may help.
Skip the hookers they'll Rob your supply
Damn that's true. Going to have to make a repopulation dungeon. For humanity.
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First thing I really need is a generator. Then I'd like to somehow set up a wood stove for emergency use. I feel vulnerable in my house, it's comfy, but not set up for any type of long-term emergency situation. It wouldn't take much for the power grid to go down, and even if for only 30 days, it'd be a true nightmare.
 

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I used to consider myself one. I had two rooms filled with firearms, reloading equipment, survival equipment, etc. Then one day I went "what am I doing?" Sold most of it, reinvested in tools and the Mach 1.

I don't see a scenario playing out where it would have been worthwhile, except for a power event where we are without electricity for an extended period of time.
 

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I used to consider myself one. I had two rooms filled with firearms, reloading equipment, survival equipment, etc. Then one day I went "what am I doing?" Sold most of it, reinvested in tools and the Mach 1.

I don't see a scenario playing out where it would have been worthwhile, except for a power event where we are without electricity for an extended period of time.

I also have not seen the need to spend excess amount of time, money, or energy to prepare for war or zombie like conditions as it is very unlikely it will happen. If it does, I will have no choice but to learn quick! I plan for the likely situation which is a short term power outage. I keep spare gas cans, a generator, natural gas ventless fireplace for heat, a few guns/ammo, cash on hand, money in the bank, credit cards, tools, and supplies if I need to fix something. I also have a reliable vehicle that I can pack up what I need, dog, etc. and get the hell out of there and live else where if my area lacks food/water/heat that I cannot overcome with what I have at my house.

If the world really does become an every man for themselves condition, 1 bullet and a gun is my backup plan.
 

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Most people are preppers but they just don't know it. I have everything (within reason) I could ever need if something caused a disruption in normal life.
 

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Hilton Head hasn't had a major hurricane make landfall in about 30years.
1885 - Cat 3
1959 - Hurricane Gracie (Cat 3)
1989 - Hugo (Cat 4) but this was further north than HH, made landfall just north of Charleston (but I'm sure they felt hurricane force winds in HH).

As someone that lived through Hurricane Andrew, I promise you a barrier island such as HH is the last place you want to be for a Cat 4 or 5 storm direct hit.
I remember Hugo well.
 

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Hilton Head hasn't had a major hurricane make landfall in about 30years.
1885 - Cat 3
1959 - Hurricane Gracie (Cat 3)
1989 - Hugo (Cat 4) but this was further north than HH, made landfall just north of Charleston (but I'm sure they felt hurricane force winds in HH).

As someone that lived through Hurricane Andrew, I promise you a barrier island such as HH is the last place you want to be for a Cat 4 or 5 storm direct hit.
I remember Hugo well.
 

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Just simple items for me, mostly camping supplies:

- Gallons of water, filters (e.g. life straws),
- Canned foods, fiber supplement,
- Propane/camp stove,
- Wool/survival blankets, winter clothing, Wiggys Antarctic sleeping bag :)
- Tools/knives,

This weekend I'm starting compound bow lessons, modern bow tech. is amazing stuff!
 

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I have a ton of firearms and ammo and live in a wienie liberal neighborhood so I plan on taking what I need.

Seriously though. I have some things saved and have a go bag but don't have the space to store what I really need. I'd like to have some things prepped because I remember a pipeline breaking in Southern Arizona during the Bush administration and not be able to get gas for a few days.
 

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We have the get out of town vehicle. I use it for work. Nick name (stewie) m1078 110 gal. Auxiliary fuel tank, 1 6k diesel gen, 1-3k diesel gen, 1-3k gas Honda gen/welder, 1 on board 120psi air compressor and 1 portable gas AC. 40 gal. Propane, 240 gal. Water tank. All support tools and bed cargo tent/tarp, our family's backpacks are always go ready with food and water. I don't consider us preppers, we spend so much time camping, it's normal for us. We lost all our guns and ammo when the boat tipped over

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I also have not seen the need to spend excess amount of time, money, or energy to prepare for war or zombie like conditions as it is very unlikely it will happen. If it does, I will have no choice but to learn quick! I plan for the likely situation which is a short term power outage. I keep spare gas cans, a generator, natural gas ventless fireplace for heat, a few guns/ammo, cash on hand, money in the bank, credit cards, tools, and supplies if I need to fix something. I also have a reliable vehicle that I can pack up what I need, dog, etc. and get the hell out of there and live else where if my area lacks food/water/heat that I cannot overcome with what I have at my house.

If the world really does become an every man for themselves condition, 1 bullet and a gun is my backup plan.


I kept most of my "never really expires" stuff like a life straw, some camping equipment, and a good number of firearms. I sold the firearms that were impractical to begin with. We have a pond on the property, deer all around, turkeys, etc. If I needed to, I could live off the land for a few weeks I suppose.

I've been snowed in by a blizzard before, lost power for multiple days, etc. Even if there was some sort of major catastrophe, analysts have determined that it would be a 7-day "make it or break it" scenario. None of these "Fallout"-type prepper daydreams. Technically, more nuclear tests have been conducted than the number of nuclear ordinances in the world today. Sorry, throw out the bottle caps XD
 

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Just simple items for me, mostly camping supplies:

- Gallons of water, filters (e.g. life straws),
- Canned foods, fiber supplement,
- Propane/camp stove,
- Wool/survival blankets, winter clothing, Wiggys Antarctic sleeping bag :)
- Tools/knives,

This weekend I'm starting compound bow lessons, modern bow tech. is amazing stuff!
I keep saying that I am going to sell all of my archery equipment. I need to eventually use it to find an exhaust for my Mustang. Lol

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I keep saying that I am going to sell all of my archery equipment. I need to eventually use it to find an exhaust for my Mustang. Lol

Haha, the struggle is real! My downward spiral is as follows:
1) buy car, use it for a few summers, loose interest, sell for a loss,
2) don't use daily-driver truck for camping/off-roading as much as I should, leading to search for another car,
3) see step 1...
 

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Everybody here has great suggestions. Kinda over looking one thing though. Try and think of ways to stay clean and clean your clothes. As a truck driver who has had to be off the grid for a ....long time not showering or being able to even wipe yourself properly brings very serious health consequences. You can very quickley develop some nasty rashes and brutal infections from simply not being able to maintain cleanliness. Solar shower bags, lots of hydrocortisone, soap, and maybe a good straight razor. Also, put some mild deodorants away as well.
 

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More serious answer now that I am back at the house.

This is definitely a subject with many complexities.
First I'd say you need to get a primary plan then at least a few contingencies for when the former plans go tits up. Then you can better formulate the item and training list you will need to execute said plans efficiently.

We would need to know your current plan, if any, along with living area. (ie: Long term or short term, Bug in or bug out, and urban / rural living area, Forrest or desert) to better assist. There might be items you cant get (knife/gun laws) or items that you might not need to focus as much on(I generally focus on water purification over water storage here in SC. Whereas in Utah I definitely stored a lot more water)

.mil type survival guides are helpful. Having many things to save your life doesn't do you any good if you end up eating some plant that kills you. All because you were hungry and didnt know any better.

Oh, and learn about opsec.
Buy a pallet of MREs. They can often be found on .Gov liquidation sites and normally run under a grand and can be sold / traded before and after any such event.

Adequate supply is totally subjective. Stay away from people at damn near all costs. Don't show mercy to loved ones who even might have contracted the illness (this is probably most important and hardest for people to grasp) Don't touch literally anything from out in public without some prior decon. Keep your booger flickers out of your mouth. Cover up your face. Learn the incubation period. That info would go a long way if you have to deal with other people.

And something like the attached pic may help.Damn that's true. Going to have to make a repopulation dungeon. For humanity. View attachment 1514698

All good points and suggestions and I appreciate everyone's reply's. My situation isn't ideal. It's my wife, 3 kids, and I so we would require a lot to get by. We currently rent just outside of city limits in a small town of about 10k. But we own a property about 9 miles from where we live deeper toward the country. It's about 3 1/2 acres and we have a camper there so it would be our first place we would retreat to. There's plenty of wooded land around for hunting and water sheds for fishing and a lot less populated. I was actually getting into a more preparedness state of mind and starting to accumulate things for emergency situations until our house burned almost 3 years ago now and we lost everything. But I'm wanting to build back up. It's more of a peace of mind thing for me. I'm the kind of guy that thinks as if I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
 

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When I think of prepping, my first thoughts are security and defense. I hate to say it, but hungry people, and people with hungry children will become savages.

I do not mean this in a derogatory manner at all. If someone truly needs government assistance, by all means, utilize a tool that is provided for short term help. I will not judge anyone.

However, if government assistance was to ever shut down, any semblance of peace would cease to exist. If tax payer supplied food systems were to fail, grocery stores would be robbed, the trucking industry would be hijacked, warehouses would be emptied, and your home would become a hunting and foraging ground.

For those that have the ability, closed caption cameras powered by alternative energy would be a huge help. The farther away, the better.

Walls and fencing are also important. Your castle can become your fortress if need be.

In dire times, extreme measures come into play. Razor wire, electric fencing, booby traps, silent alarms, etc can all be useful.

I'm a peaceful guy, but it you make it past my perimeter without permission in a bad situation, you are a threat. All threats will be removed. I promise that I can remove you from several hundred yards away. Just ask Bambi's dad. He is in my freezer from last year. One shot, one kill, three and a half football fields away.

My brothers and I would be a nasty force to be challenged. A Marine, an engineer, and a sasquatch looking guy that enjoys the outdoors.



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I used to be an Assistant Emergency Coordinator in my county. I have trained with local and federal law enforcement and I am certified by FEMA and DHS as a NIMS ICS Manager, specializing in Technology and BIO-hazards. I spent a decade with my team preparing to not only survive, but to help others in affected areas as well. I'll give you all some tips on how to survive multiple situations, based on what I have learned and opinions I have developed.

I am going to skip the obvious stuff like meds, first-aid, firearms, etc., and cover stuff commonly ignored or under-prepped.

First and foremost, if you are going to "bug-out", you MUST do it prior to it being a necessity. If you wait until the SHTF, you're screwed, you waited too long. Bug-out requires a tremendous amount of insight and reading conditions/events in such as way that common travel is still an option. In a brown fan moment, passable roads, fuel, food and respect are either non-existent or very hard to find.

Also, be sure you have a vehicle that is capable of carrying the people you want to bring, food and supplies, as well as truly being off-road capable. You don't want to get stuck or not be able to get somewhere because a road is washed out or there is 6 inches of snow on the ground.

You need multiple destinations planned outside any expected area that will be impacted, with multiple routes per destination. If you are going somewhere that you don't own the property, make sure the property owner knows you are coming. Stay out of national parks, local parks, land management areas, and wildlife management areas. Especially if factions of military or law enforcement are something you are trying to avoid.

Regardless of where you are or what your plan is, if it involves staying in the affected area, you should plan for between 10 to 30 days worth of supplies so you don't need to venture outside. Cities are over crowded and a lot of people will be competing for limited resources. Lots of fighting will happen the first week. As people kill each other off or run away (evacuate), it will become safer to leave your location (Katrina is a great example of this).

Out in farm country, you are less likely to have chaos, but stragglers trying to leave the city or burbs will find their way to your land. Be ready to defend yourself if/when they arrive.

Specific supplies for the first days... plan on 3,000 calories / 300+ carbohydrates per day, per person. You also need 3 gallons of water per day, per person. At least 1 gallon should be potable. I know the water sounds like a lot, but non-potable water for washing, flushing toilets, etc. gets used very quickly. Plus you need potable water for hydration as well as cooking/food prep.

If you are in a close community, such as a city or the burbs, work with your neighbors to make a plan. There is strength in numbers. Using numerical odds to your favor to keep people away from your home is your best option. Remember, bullets go trough drywall very easily. Also, your home is probably very flammable. Due to a lack of fortification in your home, you must keep potential trouble far enough away from the property that it is protected from people who mean you harm.

If you are in a city or burbs and there is no immediately visible end to the loss of public infrastructure, you need to find what government agencies are stood up to support victims and get there before your supplies run out. After your short-term resources are exhausted, you are screwed. Especially if you have nowhere to go. Many agencies have predetermined locations chosen, such as schools, churches, warehouses, big-box stores, etc. Do research BEFORE it becomes a requirement to know.

If you are smart, you will play the long game. For me, that is zero dependency on any commercial resources and being able to live indefinitely off of natural resource. I have a home that borders a federally protected water right-of-way. Fresh flowing water is on my land. I have been baiting deer on my land for the last 20 years. If society goes to shit, be it for 3 months or 30 years, unless my property is over-run, I have zero reason to ever leave.

Get used to living without electricity. Generators are great if you are in a defensible community and your community members are going to make up a reliable team, but resources for generators are limited. Also, if an entire area is blacked out except your house, the bad guys know who has shit they can rob. Lights in the darkness and the sound of an engine (generator) running make you a target.

Learn how to butcher animals, smoke meats, etc. Without refrigeration, smoking and spice will be the only reasonable way to preserve food so you don't have to hunt/fish all the time.

Learn what naturally occurring vegetation and insects in your area are edible. Farming is great, but finding heritage seeds will be almost impossible and its not likely you know how to grow hybrid crops. Also, even if you know how to grow crops, you need to eat while you're waiting for that stuff to grow.

Firearms are great for all-out defense, but get a compound bow or compounded cross bow. Arrows and bolts are quiet and efficient killers without spooking other animals and giving your position away. While firearm cartridges are limited, even if you reload, arrows and bolts are easily reusable with little to no maintenance and almost no limit to the number of times they can be reused.

Learn to take care of and ride a horse. Be sure you have something to barter with to get a horse for transportation (if you don't own your own). Fuel will become limited very quickly. Horses are very quiet compared to driving a truck.

Learn how to make a fire. Like an actual long and hot burning fire. And learn how to do it without lighters or matches. Again... those items run out/dry.

I could write a book... but this should give you something to think about. Lots of stuff to take action on.
 
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