Posted on 11/10/2012 5:02:20 PM PST by Kartographer
You may have seen the National Geographic show "Doomsday Preppers," and wondered if it really is all that common. It turns out; there are preppers all over the nation, including central Wisconsin. And they're more in the spotlight than ever.
Superstorm Sandy left much of the East Coast scrambling for power, warmth, gasoline, even food. But preppers say they're ready for disasters - natural or otherwise.
Cheryl is one of them.” We’re different because we don't spend our money on gadgets. The newest smart phone and things like that. We put our money into things that we can use and keep, things that are enduring."
(Excerpt) Read more at wsaw.com ...
Looking at that map, I’m wondering what effect the 1812 New Madrid earthquakes had on Lake Michigan.
Yes, I do - that's why I said you were in a good place. But other people read these threads, and that's why I mentioned MO. KY had an earthquake yesterday, not a big one, but where there are small earthquakes, there is potential for a bigger one. Out there, I'd certainly prep for tornado/power outage first. But think how heartbreaking to find all that food destroyed by an earthquake.
Were I in FL then I might consider constructing a mott, place the tank on top, then bury the whole thing.
Of course, if one were to build an earth sheltered home with a shielded patio to begin with then there would be no need for a buried 30,000 galon tank...
Perhaps it is a cesspool? They are often round with pretty big openings.
Never thought of that; could be.
Preppers are always in a brighter light after disasters......but in a month they will be viewed as kooks again. Most people have short memories.
Preppers are always in a brighter light after disasters......but in a month they will be viewed as kooks again. Most people have short memories.
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