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.
That's what those TV prepper's do. Funniest one was when they all got into a raft and then stabbed it with a knife. The dog made it to shore.
