RK, My Friend,
*Extremely* timely.
Although I am not a 80's era 'survivalist", there are some things that I think are only prudent in these uncertain times. I would add a couple of other preparations folks should have:
1. A couple of thousand dollars in cash (10s/20s), cause cash is always king and ATMs don't work when there is no power or there has been an EMP event.
2. Keep a half tank of gas if you live in a major urban area; you may have to leave with little notice and gas pumps are like mini ATMs with same caveats.
3.Have a plan. All loved ones should know where to go and when to evacuate. A re-uniting plan is assumed. If you live on the east or West coasts, plan to go inland several hundred miles.
4. Be *very well* armed. You want a personal protection piece on your body at all times; you want a back-up in your (and your loved one's) vehicle along with at least 100 rounds of ammunition for each weapon. Ideally, you will have a "survival" shotgun for small game hunting, should isolation in nature become a reality.
5. Buy a hand crank radio. They are cheap and work pretty well.
6. The Boy Scout stuff, well, if you need help here, Darwinism has prevailed and we are probably better off with out you in the gene pool.
With tongue somewhat in cheek,
Tom A
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