How to survive the first 2 months after SHTF

in a study release in 2018 a group of scientists detailed scenarios in which there was a high probability that multiple natural disasters could occur at the same time with recent changes in weather patterns in the article they explained a probable sequence of events in which regions and countries could find themselves facing up to as many as six natural disasters happening all at once in this scenario the end result would be thousands of lives lost at a cost of billions of dollars in damage should a big enough event like this transpire with multiple disasters occurring all at the same time a grid down shtf scenario couldn't fold before us in real time in which communities and individuals would be forced to fend for themselves what would you do in a situation like this if no help was coming to your community and you were forced to take care of yourself and your family for an extended period of time in this video we'll take a look at what you can expect in the days weeks and months after a catastrophic event in which you are left to take care of yourself in the basic steps you should take now to prepare what can happen when the grid goes down a true grid shtf scenario is different from just a regular power outage since the situation will be longer and more severe this is why most three days to two weeks contingency plans outline for the general population that governments and corporations have will be useless showing how ill-prepared our country is for this kind of situation here's what you can expect to really happen number one supply trucks will stop running as stores will close the first thing that you can expect during an actual crude down situation is at delivery trucks that provide important supplies and cities will simply stop the reason for this is that many of the grocery and drugstores rely on a just-in-time delivery system which is a complex system that is designed to lessen their overhead cost by keeping inventories lean enough to just cover the daily demand what makes this system work is its resilience on a delicate balance of systems from the creation of the item up to the time that it will be delivered to the stores at the center of these systems are computers that make sure each process is being completed smoothly and without problems the system though is vulnerable to disruption when a grid down scenario happens its reliance on computers will cause the system to stop work cutting off important supplies coming to the city or region with supply trucks unable to make deliveries stores and restaurants will be forced to close down since they simply won't have any supplies the lack of power will also make it impossible for stores to refrigerate food and medicine to keep them from spoiling during this time you can also expect looting to be rampant since there will be a lot of people who simply didn't prepare for this disaster stores closing down won't stop people from breaking in to get whatever supplies they can to get their hands on number two running water will stop another thing that you can expect during a grid down situation is that running water will not work pump stations rely on power to function and without electricity they won't be able to supply water throughout the city backup generators or emergency power resources won't be enough to power pump stations so you won't have access to clean water during the grid down scenario now imagine tomorrow that you woke up and turn on your sink and nothing came out then imagine in this situation that local stores have been emptied out because people suddenly realize that they need supplies to survive most people are not prepared for an event like this and they wouldn't know what to do next when pump stations stop functioning the entire sewage system will also fill this is significant since an untreated sewage system could cause other water sources to be contaminated when such example was in August of 2018 when a sewer station in Olien City New York dumped 45,000 gallons of untreated sewage at the al-ghani River due to a power outage it took at least 24 hours for the river to dilute the sewage this could be a big problem during a grid down scenario since the river could have been a water source for people needing a water supply but it is rendered unusable due to contamination number three money debit and credit cards will be worthless the financial system is another casualty when the grid goes down without electricity credit and debit cards will be useless as stores restaurants and gas stations will be unable to process a transaction it's also important to remember that ATM machines may not work so you won't be able to use your cards even for withdrawing money this shows the importance of having cash on hand since this is what's all the stores will accept during a class in the first few days or maybe weeks however relying on cash alone will not be a good ideal in the long run if the collapse gets longer money will soon be worthless the reason for this is money is really nothing more than a piece of paper and it only has value as long as people attach value to it in a prolonged shtf scenario in which individuals realize accreted may not come back for a long period of time money will become worthless when this happens bartering becomes a method of transacting with stores or other people you can trade in the excessive items that you have for supplies that you might need for example fee of excess toilet paper which will be in high demand during a collapse you can use it to barter for sack of rice or a gallon of water as in all economies supply and demand will come into play in a very real way number four infrastructure internet and cell phones will be down what our treatment stations and stores are not the only ones that will be impacted by a crate down scenario almost everything in our modern world relies on electricity which means most of the services we enjoy today will be gone traditional means of communication via cell phones or the internet will also be gone traditional communication cynics Nell Mel will not be available as well since the post office will also be closed in a grid down scenario other than communications and internet towers you can also expect transportation facilities to be unavailable certain public transportation relies on electricity and with the power out they won't be functioning other modes of public transportation like bus and taxis will also be unavailable during the situation since the people working in these jobs will be obviously more worried about themselves and their families basic survival and actually showing up for work especially if they're not being paid besides roads will likely be unpassable depending on the severity of the disaster making it hard for vehicles to actually move around you can also expect schools and offices to be closed the like we've grown accustomed to will be gone any form of vehicle that runs on gasoline will be useless at this point the vehicles won't be the only ones impacted when the gas runs out gas power generators will also be useless at this point which means establishments that we're relying on generators to power their facilities like hospitals would soon be without electricity this could be problematic since hospitals have numerous pieces of life-saving medical equipment that rely on electricity to work your personal security will be up to you another important thing that you can expect to happen when the grid goes down is that law and order will simply be gone as mentioned earlier looting in the first several days will be a reality since there will be many people who are prepare for the collapse the looting is just the beginning some people will take advantage of the chaos and lawlessness and try to take control of the city or neighborhood it's not uncommon for armed gangs or groups to try to impose their authority during chaos and with law enforcement thinned out because of the situation they won't be able to provide protection assistance to everyone this will leave most people to fend for themselves which is why security should be one of the primary things you'll need to prepare for so far we've discussed the problems you can expect after a major disaster in which help may not be coming let's now turn our attention to a timeline you can expect after a disaster what to expect in the first two to three days a power outage is not gonna cause panic for people within the first 48 hours since it's not really unusual we've seen our fair share of this slightly here in California with the power outages hospitals ou will likely be affected especially those without generators not only do they have life-saving equipment that needs power but surgeons will also have a hard time performing surgery without any electricity other people who do not have any supplies stocked up might also start going to grocery stores or supermarkets to stock up on supplies by the third day people will probably start to get into panic mode especially if there's already news that the power will be back anytime soon as more people will go to supermarkets and grocery stores to stock up on supplies problems will inevitably ensue but this time most stores will already be on a stock of all the necessary items without power credit and debit cards won't be functioning so people will begin to line up any functioning ATM machine that they may be able to find - it draws as much cash as they can to pay for items that they will need gas stations will also be experiencing long lines by this point as other people will start to fill up their vehicles what do we expect after one week after one week of no power grocery stores supermarkets and drug stores will already be out of stock of nearly all of their inventory at least the things people will need since no supplies have been delivered in this timeframe gas stations will also be out of fuel and there will be numerous cars left stranded on the road cash will also be useless by this point since people start to realize they really don't hold any value stores that still have some supplies those that have heavy security that prevent looting or accept cash as payment anymore this is where a bartering will start kicking in and you'll be required to trade what you need for another in demand item one note about stores the smaller family owned and operated ORS may still be open for business larger corporate stores may have already been picked clean by this point so no one will probably be in charge of them any more clean water will likely be unavailable since water treatment facilities need electricity for their equipment to work those with generators would have run out of gasoline to power since there won't be any more facilities that are working at this time this goes the same for hospitals who also be swamped with injured or sick people that need treatment without power supplies the doctors and nurses who are still there won't be able to do much except for basic first aid and medical assistance by this point you'll start to see people's primal nature emerge as those who didn't prepare and did get enough supplies during the early parts of the outage will literally do anything even kill for supplies in order to survive armed groups or gangs will also begin to rise to try and take over the city or neighborhood and raid houses looking for supplies or anything they feel like taking law enforcement will be unavailable here since they're just everyday people like yourself and they'll likely stay home to protect their own family hospitals will array be useless at this point since the staff will have no incentive to stay either during this time OPSEC and working with neighbors will be critical for your survival if you're prepared ahead of time it will come in handy during this situation will allow you and your family to manage what to expect after two weeks bugging out is the best option here but not everyone will have an opportunity to leave or get out due to certain circumstances if you're not able to leave you better have a long-term bug in plan in place by this time you will have likely already seen that it is every person for themselves if no help or relief came within the first week then it's likely that there won't be any help coming for quite some time expecting help from the government at this point he is a pipedream especially in a total collapse and still be stretched thin already assuming that they're still functioning politicians will probably make sure that themselves and their families are safe and secure first before they even think about saving other people it's just really human nature so at this point you're really on your own only the supplies you prepare the plans you made and the community that you establish are what will keep you and your family alive and safe you can also expect other groups or communities to start forming which you might need to keep an eye on to see if they're hostile or if they can be a good trading partner you'll also need to start thinking about what you're gonna do for long-term food supplies since the ones you prepare will not last forever plans to implement gardens and crops on a large scale will be very important along with working with hunters in your area don't be surprised to see debris garbage and even dead bodies scattered about with no public service available to clean things up all these things are gonna be a common sight when you or a member of your family goes on a surveillance trip what to expect after one month one month after a grid down scenario things are only really gonna get worse from here the city or region will Array be depleted of any supplies or resources people who weren't already prepared and weren't able to scrounge up any supplies will start to feel the effects of starvation the remaining survivors will be the people who were prepared those who were able to establish a group or community and then those that were not prepared which will turn into Marauders if help or relief still does it come after one month you'll need to start thinking about long-term survival and this is not only a six month to a one-year type of survival plan but it's the type of survival plan in which you have to accept that this is your new reality and that you your group will be in charge of really taking control of your own destiny producing your own food your own clean water or moving to a new location where you can do it there two months after a grid down scenario safe to assume that by this point things will likely not go back to the way they were any time soon any long-term survival plans that you and your group have should be implemented soon if not already you should also start asking questions about the possibility of moving to a new location where is more conducive for long-term survivability especially if you live in the city or urban setting in which supplies will be limited this is where having a mutual assistance group or mag who really come to play since the long-term survival in a collapse is not possible if you and your family are on your own if you were able to establish your community and great if not see if you can find one that you can trust and join now before a grid down situation occurs being part of a group will make it easier to survive in the long term since each family member can pull their skills and knowledge together to make the dire situation livable and manageable for everyone involved a group of like-minded people that you can also trust and also help in protecting and keeping the security around your area in case other hostile groups tried to take over or still what you have stored how you can begin to prepare now when doing these types of videos detailing the potential for massive catastrophes to happen I never liked it in the discussion without providing at least a basic framework to help people start the discussion as to what to do next meaning the prepping community have spent years preparing and for those that are new or just beginning here's a basic outline that hopefully will serve as a springboard to get you started on your journey to preparing number one prepare a long term food storage the first thing you need to do is prepare for long term food storage earlier I established the importance of having enough supply of food since you can't expect to be able to buy any sort of food in a grid down scenario you also don't know how long the situation will last so having enough food that can feed you and your family for months will be critical while going into the details regarding building a long-term food storage is really outside the scope of this video there's a large amount of information online that details everything you need to know as to where to start your planning in the coming year I'll be doing a lot more exhaustive videos of breaking that down you also need to start considering stocking up on heirloom seeds so that you'll have the option to start planting gardens if the situation will be longer than expected number two prepare a long-term water storage the second thing you need to prepare for stocking water for the long term like food water supplies will be scarce in a grid down scenario and you can't expect water facilities to continue to provide clean water to your faucets you'll need to have an option to stock water in the long term so that you don't have to worry about it during a collapse I've treated that playlist on my channel detailing options for long-term water storage and I highly recommend you review it number three have enough supply of water filtration and purification options it's also important that you have the capacity to purify our filter water since there will come a time that you'll need to find a water source or start gathering rainwater rolling water is the best way to purify them but if gas is scarce and electricity is not available having a purification or filtration option is handy a water filter can remove bacteria and protozoa from the water while a purification tablet can remove both as well as viruses number four prepare medical supplies you'll also need to prepare your own medical supplies since medicines will be another item we'll be unavailable in a career down scenario you also can't rely on hospitals to have enough supplies available for everyone who will need them make sure that you have a basic first aid kit to immediately help treat injuries or wounds you'll also need an ample supply of medicines that can treat flu coughs common colds stomach aches and pain medication number five learn self-defense self-defense is another important preparation that you need to make in order to survive a great down scenario as I mentioned earlier people do anything to survive during the collapse they'll be willing to steal the harm or even kill to get what they need learning how to protect yourself and your family will be an important part of your preparation having lethal and non-lethal options will be important and finally number six build a community last thing you need to prepare for is to build a community in a prolonged gardellin scenario having a community or a group of like-minded people would be critical to survive a collapse you can pull all of your knowledge and skills together and help one another to make the dire situation manageable and livable for everyone a grew down scenario can happen any time and without warning it's best that you know what to expect when this happens so you won't have to face the situation blind knowing what could possibly come will also help you prepare for this scenario if you have any additional tips thoughts or feedback please post that in the comments section below if you enjoy the video please click on the like button and share on social media as always be safe out there you

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Published: Fri Dec 06 2019