Things are incredibly unstable in our current societal structure, as is evidenced by all of the violence, increasing crime rates, wide open borders, civil unrest, assassination attempts, and all sorts of craziness. As a result of these uncertain times, millions of people across the nation are now stockpiling food and other supplies just in case things fall apart on a massive scale. Lots of people have admitted to being on edge because of the upcoming election and the situation in the Middle East that looks likely to head toward a global conflict.
According to the folks at ZeroHedge:
There is a growing consensus that major history changing events are about to happen, and there are lots and lots of people that want to be well prepared. In fact, Newsweek has reported that “doomsday prepping” has become a 2.46 billion dollar industry…
The once-fringe act of doomsday prepping is evolving into a booming $2.46 billion industry, tapping into a societal pulse of self-reliance amidst a world of uncertainties.Whether driven by the aftershocks of a post-COVID-19 environment, supply-chain disruptions, natural calamities, or geopolitical tensions, the narrative of disaster preparedness is shifting from the outskirts of society to mainstream households.
The author of the piece points out how when he was young you never heard the phrase “prepper” ever being tossed about the way you do these days. Why? Because people have had their eyes opened. More and more have become aware of the fact that society is actually quite fragile and could collapse anytime in a matter of days. In fact, prepping has become so widespread that new numbers that come from FEMA, a total of 20 million Americans are now prepared enough to survive for at least a month on their own.
According to an analysis of Federal Emergency Management Agency data, some 20 million Americans can withstand a full month of self-reliance. Within that number, there are those who identify as part of “preppers” communities online, which include enthusiasts stocking up on years’ worth of supplies or building bunkers.
The problem, of course, is that if things truly do collapse, it’s going to take a whole lot longer than a month to fix things. You are going to need far more supplies than that. Good news though. Even big brand stores like Costco are aiming new products towards those who are all into prepping for disaster.
Amid Costo’s already stocked shelves of oversized jars of peanut butter and 12-pack macaroni and cheeses, there’s a hardcore new addition that is lighting up social media: The Readywise 150 Serving Emergency Food Bucket. For $100, the bucket includes 80 dinners, 30 breakfasts, and 40 energy drinks with a shelf life of—prepare yourself for this—25 long years.
“In a world where unpredictability has become a constant,” reads the description, “our assortment takes on a vital role in emergency preparedness. Imagine the sudden onset of severe weather, the challenges of unexpected job transitions, or the unsettling thought of food shortages.”
Okay, so what all do you need to have stored up in order to survive a societal collapse? Here is a list of 50 via ZeroHedge:
#1 A Conventional Generator And A Solar Generator
#2 A Berkey Water Filter
#3 A Rainwater Collection System If You Do Not Have A Natural Supply Of Water Near Your Home
#4 A Large Emergency Medical Kit
#5 Rice
#6 Pasta
#7 Canned Soup
#8 Canned Vegetables
#9 Canned Fruit
#10 Canned Chicken
#11 Jars Of Peanut Butter
#12 Salt
#13 Sugar
#14 Powdered Milk
#15 Bags Of Flour
#16 Yeast
#17 Lots Of Extra Coffee (If You Drink It)
#18 Buckets Of Long-Term Storable Food
#19 Lots Of Extra Vitamins
#20 Lighters Or Matches
#21 Candles
#22 Flashlights Or Lanterns
#23 Plenty Of Wood To Burn
#24 Extra Blankets
#25 Extra Sleeping Bags
#26 Ammunition
#27 Extra Fans If You Live In A Hot Climate
#28 Hand Sanitizer
#29 Toilet Paper
#30 Extra Soap And Shampoo
#31 Extra Toothpaste
#32 Extra Razors
#33 Bottles Of Bleach
#34 A Battery-Powered Radio
#35 Extra Batteries
#36 Solar Chargers
#37 Trash Bags
#38 Tarps
#39 A Pocket Knife
#40 A Hammer
#41 An Axe
#42 A Shovel
#43 Work Gloves
#44 Lots Of Warm Socks
#45 Seeds For A Garden
#46 Canning Jars
#47 Extra Supplies For Your Pets
#48 A Substantial Emergency Supply Of Cash
#49 Bibles For Every Member Of Your Family
#50 A “Bug Out Bag” For Every Member Of Your Family
Now, keep in mind this is list isn’t exhaustive. In fact, as ZH points out, it’s really just a good place to start. Readers also need to keep in mind that prepping will vary from person-to-person. Each individual, every family, will have a different situation to take into consideration when getting supplies stocked up.
The report concludes by offering this bit of wisdom, “We are moving into times of immense societal chaos. This election is going to tear our country apart, vast numbers of people will die during the wars and famines that are ahead of us, it is just a matter of time before the next global pandemic strikes, and if you live long enough you are going to get to witness cataclysmic natural disasters that are beyond anything that Hollywood has ever dreamed up.”
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