The End of the World
The world has just ended. Societies have collapsed. The government has fallen. What is the first thing you are going to do? You are going to read this article on how to survive a collapse of civilization and social order, of course!
The truth is that no one really knows how to survive such an ordeal. Sure, governments rise and fall. Riots happens. Social order decays for brief periods of time. But in our modern history there really hasn’t been huge collapses of entire civilizations. So no expert can properly say how you can survive such a thing. It all depends how people react. However, history of mankind has given brief glimpses on how people react when even small governments and countries fall, which can give us a clue on how to survive a large-scale collapse of civilization.
Supplies Needed to Survive
The truth is people don’t prepare for emergencies as well as they should. You may have a small first aid kit, food for a few weeks, and enough batteries for that one flashlight that barely works a month. When society collapses, so do the laws. Which means anything goes.
Scavenge for supplies. Since there are no laws, thievery is something that will be needed to survive. This will be the first thing that most people will do. They will head to places like grocery stores, drug stores, etc. to obtain supplies by any means necessary. Be careful taking a car though! It could easily be stolen. Even during minor riots people go looting. Imagine how it will be like when society collapses.
Arm yourself. When society collapses there will be no police that will protect you or your family. If you don’t have a firearm, you will need to find one, with lots of ammo. It sounds brutal, but history has shown that people kill for less things than the survival of ones self. So obviously they would kill for some food or gas. You don’t need just a gun either. Most anything can be used to protect yourself.
Gasoline. Many places around the world are heavily dependent on gasoline. We use it primarily to get around in our vehicles. Once society collapses, that stuff will be hard to come by. Most times you won’t have a stockpile of gas on hand, unlike food or medicine. So unless you ration how much you use, then you will want to get your hands on some gas when possible.
What do you choose to go for first? That is for you to decide. It depends what happened to cause the collapse of civilization, how easy it is to get some these supplies, etc.
Shelter from the Apocalypse
Shelter will probably be one of the most important things you will need once society collapses. Your home won’t be safe. People will break into your house. Criminals do it now even though they could be arrested. With nothing to hold people back and the necessity of survival being in their head, they will do whatever they can to find suitable shelter. Regardless of why society collapsed, finding the best shelter as possible is essential.
Nuclear Fallout. It’s widely expected that the world will end in a nuclear war. If you are lucky enough to survive, maintaining residence in a nuclear shelter will be essential to avoid the threat of radiation or more nuclear weapon attacks. Most government buildings have some sort of fallout shelter, so learn where they are in your city. Most are clearly indicated on any building that servers as a fallout shelter.
Security. You will want a secure location. Buildings that have no direct window access, heavy doors with heavy locks, and a building with walls around it. This will prevent unwanted guests from breaking and entering. Buildings with a vantage point to look out for any problems in your area would be beneficial as well.
The Elements. Earthquakes, tornados, and hurricanes. Most buildings are susceptible to the elements. You will need a location that can handle the beating of mother nature. If you lose your shelter, it will surely be hard to find another that is not already occupied. As hurricane Katrina and Sandy taught us, even with assistance from the government, people will still lose their homes. So with no government help, you will be in even more danger of having your shelter damaged or destroyed with no backup.
U.S. Government Shelters. It’s known that the U.S. government has built various complexes and shelters around the United States for various reasons. The map on the right describes and indicates where some of the most secure and safe locations are. You can make the trek to get to them, but getting inside can be another story. But when the apocalypse happens, you may get lucky and walk right on it.
How to Survive the Collapse of Civilization
Who can you trust whenever civilization collapses?
YOURSELF!
Sure, you can try to trust your family, friends, and neighbors. But look what history as taught us. Friends turn on one another. Neighbors have bitter feuds. Family members have fights and stop speaking to one another. And this is in the best of times! If the world collapses in on itself, then I would be hesitant to trust anyone. Of course surviving alone can be difficult. So if you choose to trust someone, ensure you can trust them with your life, as that is what you are giving them.
Surviving the End of the World
In the end it’s up to you on how you should survive the end of all things. Do you maintain your humanity? Or do you do all you can to survive? Unfortunately as a human race we have proven we will sink pretty low to maintain the luxuries we have. So if you plan go the moral high ground, then you will find it will be a hard road. You can take the low road to cheat, steal, and kill to survive. But will you be able to live with yourself? A question like that can’t be answered until the worst is to happen. So prepare yourself.
One final tip:
Do you expect the internet to be working when the world around you goes to hell? Of course not! So print this out, the maps, everything you need before it’s too late!
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