my3cents wrote: » Tabnabs wrote: » North Korea now has a ICBM capable of hitting anywhere in the mainland USA and, potentially even more devastating, an EMP capable device that would paralyse a significant portion of the USA for years. US preppers upping their stocks and getting ready for the worst case scenario.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42162462 Good old EMP, its been dissed before as being a very unlikely scenario but the more we become reliant on electronics for everything the more likely it becomes. You won't be controlling you home from your phone after an EMP attack. I wonder how badly banks would be affected?
Tabnabs wrote: » North Korea now has a ICBM capable of hitting anywhere in the mainland USA and, potentially even more devastating, an EMP capable device that would paralyse a significant portion of the USA for years. US preppers upping their stocks and getting ready for the worst case scenario.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42162462
aaakev wrote: » Never thought about the banks, that would make the whole thing worse if you couldn't get your cash out.
(CNN)It's hard to predict when war will break out, but Sweden wants to make sure that it's populace is always prepared for the worst. The Swedish government is reissuing an instructional war pamphlet to all 4.8 million households in the country, informing them for the first time in more than 30 years on the perils of war. The brochure, titled "Om krisen eller kriget kommer (If crisis or war comes)," was compiled by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) and instructs civilians on what to do if "their everyday life was turned upside down." The brochure provides information on everything from how to identify fake news and prepare against extreme weather conditions to what to do in the event of terror attacks and military conflicts. The 20-page pamphlet, featuring illustrations of soldiers in the field, people fleeing disaster zones and cybersecurity teams at their computers, is an update on a version first produced during the Second World War and last released in the 1980s. "We all have a responsibility for our country's safety and preparedness, so it's important for everyone to also have knowledge on how we can contribute if something serious occurs," MSB General Director Dan Eliasson said in a statement, according to the Swedish website The Local. Sweden remained a neutral country during the World War II and has not been at war for 200 years. But the pamphlet warns the populace not to become complacent. The pamphlet is prompted partly by the "security situation in our neighborhood," meaning the Baltic area, a Civil Contingencies Agency spokesman told CNN in January 2018. The pamphlet's republication comes as the security debate on whether Sweden will join NATO has intensified following alleged Russian violations of Swedish airspace and territorial waters. Sweden is not a member of NATO, but it has contributed to NATO-led operations and enjoys bilateral ties with the alliance through the Partnership for Peace and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council. Sweden has been investing heavily in its defense strategy across the country, reintroducing conscription and also positioning troops on the strategically important island of Gotland. The country suspended conscription in 2010 and instead adopted a recruitment system which relied on volunteers. But it changed tack in March 2017, announcing conscription would return in 2018. The decision to boost defense spending by $720 million over five years was taken in February 2015 -- but Sweden is lacking suitable numbers for its defense forces. According to government figures provided in March, the armed forces were 1,000 troops short in terms of full-time squad leaders, solders and sailors. The plan aims to ensure there are 6,000 full-time members serving with 10,000 available on a part-time basis. In May 2017 Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist told CNN: "The Russian regime has showed they are ready to use military powers to fulfill political goals." The pamphlets will be distributed in 13 different languages between May 28 and June 2 during Sweden's Emergency Preparedness Week.
Sam Dazzling Numerology wrote: » As well as the mention of x3 cheese formats, the Swedes have a named a specific soup in their booklet, which sounds more like a light squash that a regular hearty stew: No mention of iodine anywhere, but hummus does feature.
If Sweden is attacked by another country, we will never give up. All information to the effect that resistance is to cease is false
my3cents wrote: » Off topic but re: "meatballs" https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/174377/could-the-vorlons-be-responsible-for-every-race-having-invented-swedish-meatball?rq=1 . Edit> From the pamphlet it was interesting to note that the Swedes have shelters for everyone, my first thought was how large a brown envelope you'd need to even find out where one if they exist at all is here.
SNAKEDOC wrote: » if the world went tits up tomoro the first place i would go is a garden centre and get as many seeds trees and such as i could. i'd get supplies for farming and simply go self sufficient. then i'd stop off at the nearest gunsmith and look into getting a rifle not to go killing foke but to hunt with. there is my food supply restored straight away. fruit veg and meat. plenty of water about. time to get planting. there was a time when most people in this country survived on nothing but potatoes so id say we could do it again
Le Loup wrote: » If tshtf tomorrow, it may be too late for you to do anything in your favour, many other people will be doing the same thing. If you are serious about survival, & the possibility of a TEOTWAWKI situation, then you need to be preparing now. Having your own place is a very good start, but that place needs to be up & running now, off grid & self sufficient. On top of this you need to be ready to leave if you are unable to protect what you have. This means having a bag ready to go, the right sustainable equipment, & the right primitive skills. Keith.
morebabies wrote: » Would there even be a point in having a vegetable garden up and running, as surely others would come and raid it, unless your home defense system was secure. Any ideas? Also, does anyone think Brexit could be a trigger for chaos? The media is talking a lot about Doomsday scenarios but I can't tell if they're sensationalising or is a hard Brexit going to genuinely cause major disruption.
morebabies wrote: » Also, does anyone think Brexit could be a trigger for chaos? The media is talking a lot about Doomsday scenarios but I can't tell if they're sensationalising or is a hard Brexit going to genuinely cause major disruption.
Sam Dazzling Numerology wrote: » Economic inconvience isn't 'Survivalism'. Goods to/from the UK may still be readily available under the 'common rule book' on goods export/import, bar some slight excess in fees. Travel to NI (UK) will be largely unaffected (border backstop), and even to London won't be darastically different. If Labour call a snap election and win, Brexit will be watered down further to a very weak tea.
touts wrote: » A SHTF situation isn't only about aliens invading or a commet hitting. For many people losing their job because Boris Johnson is a twat IS the end of the world as they know it and is a SHTF situation. The philosophy of prepping is about being prepared for all events even the likely ones. Prepping for the unlikely ones is just a fun hobby. Prepping for the likely ones is a smart lifestyle.
morebabies wrote: » Would there even be a point in having a vegetable garden up and running, as surely others would come and raid it, unless your home defense system was secure. Any ideas? ....
Tabnabs wrote: » Tinfoil hats, for your car keys!http://www.unionleader.com/article/20180727/NEWS24/180729526
my3cents wrote: » If you don't have a vegetable garden up and running then I at least hope you keep a few seeds and seed potatoes just in case you do need to start one. My point being if you don't plan to grow your own initially where do you think you will get the seeds later on?
morebabies wrote: » I would like to have one up and running, but you'd need it under 24 hour guard I'm guessing as other people would be desperate. Article in yesterday's Guardian about stockpiling food for a no-deal Brexit scenario:https://www.theguardian.com/politics/shortcuts/2018/jul/12/a-no-deal-brexit-survival-guide-what-food-to-stockpile?CMP=share_btn_fb
my3cents wrote: » if you don't plan to grow your own initially where do you think you will get the seeds later on?
my3cents wrote: » Interesting point to ponder? How much of our food comes through the UK from Europe and how will it be affected by Brexit?
imokyrok wrote: » I'm starting to get concerned about this. We are actually more exposed on imports that we are on exports. From what I've been reading a hard Brexit is going to cause pandemonium in the supply chains for Britain and given much of our supplies come through Britain...... I'm concerned about food and medicines for the months of will take to sort it all out. I hope to christ the government has contingency plans in place.
