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.

Many feel it is prudent to stockpile a certain amount of supplies in case of a severe weather event that leaves them stranded and without power. It is always a good idea to have enough candles and matches, batteries, canned goods, and bottled water on hand to get you through a week or so of isolation. Eventually these supplies will run out however, and in the case of a long term disaster, they will not be enough.

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.

If you don't secure protection from the elements and some sort of nourishment, you won't last long in this environment. Some people build underground facilities complete with communications systems, natural water supplies, and indoor gardens. Others, who can't envision a world without sunlight, may opt for cave or cavern like abodes. They know their ancestors survived and thrived in similar circumstances.

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.

Not everyone believes they will ever be involved in these types of disasters, but everyone should be ready to take care of themselves for a period of time. You never know when circumstances will drastically change.




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