@ Karlsie – of course there’s more to survival than simply storing goods (such as hunting/foraging skills, rudimentary construction, marksmanship, etc…), however a nice stockpile certainly does give one a head start over those who haven’t done anything (hence the reason I suggest everybody do that).

However, I am yet to meet anyone tougher than a Glock – he who has the ability to best defend what he has will be top dog in a post-social order environment – so my advice remains unchanged: get yourselves some firepower because we are in for a bumpy ride…

The sun, when it is out, is much warmer at an earlier date, with lingering warmth well into October. However, i live in a turbulent area of earthquakes, volcanoes, and a brooding Denali range that mysteriously kicks up its own weather. They all contribute to our climate, which in recent years has seen some astonishing storm fronts form directly over the inlet to wander down the mountain range that tumbles into the Rockies, looking for whatever mischief it can perform.

Will also talks of migrations. In all honestly, i feel that considering we are in a Universal plight, there are no safe zones. Those who have been uprooted from their homes and migrate will probably be those who develop the best survivalist skills. Survivalists are a tough breed, tougher than storing goods and owning weapons. They learn to use whatever is on hand. They develop strong helping skills when faced with other survival victims.

As small and humble as the homes were in Haiti, the people are survivalists. They know how to re-build. They know how to keep their wants and needs modest. They know how to help each other. Our necessity should be to learn from them as we assist, so we carry the experiences of survival with us.

Global change means a long ride, so a few weeks preparation isn’t really enough. Survival preparation means so many things; learning basic skills so many people hardly know; like starting a fire with matches, using a snap blade or handiman tool, basic first aid, knowledge of edible plants, sewing by hand and cooking with dried goods; even water gathering and seed collecting. If each person incorporated these skills into their basic preparedness, we would all be better prepared for the long haul.

We were brought up to believe when we were in trouble, the police,ambulance,government,etc. would be there for us. We are American damn it!

Katrina and other disasters like it woke us to the fact that they can’t or won’t or a little of both.

We do need to prepare, and while we’re at it take it a step further and prepare to help others, get involved in planning. It’s past time for us to stop acting like our parents-the government-will see to us.

I strongly suggest that you guys all do the same…

Of course, that’s folly. It’s what killed the Roman empire (that, and abysmal economic management) – one of the biggest human migrations in history all but destroyed the Empire, and that was based on – would you believe it? – climate change.

The Battle of Adrianople (Hadrianopolis) occurred because of climate-change-induced migration. The irresistible force meeting the immovable object – who wins?

In this case, the migrants won.

A cautionary tale, if ever.

Human migration is what’s next and in my research I found other countries have plans for this, we don’t even discuss it. What are we going to do with displaced people when there is noplace to rebuild, or it’s unsustainable?