All this talk makes me think. If a person wants to really prepare for an unknown catastropic event, they should probably simulate one, although I doubt most would.
It could be as easy as shutting off thier utilities and motorized equipment for while or loading up their family and driving into the counrty until the vehicle runs out of gas. It doesn't take long before things begin to prioritize themselves.
reading that story about the guy surviving in the city for 2 years during the Slovenia war was enlightening.
Buy a few cases of liquor to barter, stock up on ammo and have a bunch of medical supplies, soap and cleaning supplies is what I took away from his experience.
