The Alarm Has Sounded
The authorities have warned everyone that they only have 20 minutes before the crisis becomes deadly for many, you must evacuate and the clock is ticking. What is your first move? Think survival at the individual level and forget about what the authorities or first responder can do for you. You are on your own for now and for the foreseeable future and 20 minutes is all you have to make your mind up and what you decide determines whether you will survive or not. What you need to understand is that the government will maintain order. They will do so by any means necessary. If the disaster is severe enough to throw society into chaos, but not severe enough to cripple the government, you can expect it to be despotic, so be careful. First, you need to grab that backpack gathering dust in the garage you will need it to carry your survival essentials. A shelter is next and the clothes on your back are your first line of defense against the elements. If all you have, is a heavy coat in the closet then grab it for shelter even if the weather is warm and grab the tarp covering your boat, motorcycle or even the one covering your woodpile. Tarps, ponchos, thermal (Mylar) blankets and any type of wet weather gear can be a shelter as well as garbage bags, all which can be easily carried. Tents are bulky and unless you have a small one, already packed tight with all the poles and stakes then it is best to find something that is not so heavy and can be stuffed into the pack Wild Lettuce is also Known as Opium Lettuce. For a good reason. While it doesn’t contain any opiates, it has similar side effects when used – it acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to lessen the feeling of pain, just like morphine. Watch this video and learn a quick recipe (wild lettuce extract) for the best natural painkiller. Over 23 million Patriots have already seen It. Giving you a quick, easy way to make your own life-saving painkiller, ready for when you need it. Click Here To Discover More.
Additional Items
- Any type of cordages such as rope, string, twine, and even tee-shirts can be twisted into cordage, cordage is needed for shelter building, fishing, animal snares and lashing gear to your pack or body
- Coffee filters for emergency water filtration
- The best survival knife is the one you have with you and if you have a choice grab the best one you have otherwise any knife, ax or machete will do and to protect yourself and gear from being slashed by the exposed blade duct tape/tape the cutting edge to store in your pack or slip behind your belt
- Multi-Tool and/or a small set of pliers, wire cutters and any type of digging tool such as a small trowel or entrenching tool or even a screwdriver can be used to dig or pry with
- Duct tape
- Whistle, a mirror for signaling
- Compass and maps of the area state and country
- Extra socks and undergarments
- Fishing tackle, paper clips, and pop-can tops can also be made into fishhooks and discarded water bottle caps, pieces of Styrofoam or plastic utensils can be bobbers and any shiny piece of metal can be used for lures and for weights.
- Personal protection
I had to evacuate for a hurricane back in the late 70’s. People didn’t have all the junk they have today. A bag was always packed with clothes and toiletries and ready to go in case evacuations were ordered in some areas. Smart folks had a lock box at the bank for important papers like deeds, wills, bonds, etc. People went to schools and were fed and sheltered until it was over. Disasters long term types would make most people unprepared as few know prepping and ignore others trying to explain it to them. One reason is that y2k was a joke and no one thinks anything other than weather will ever be a problem.
Back in 2004 living in Martin County Florida we experienced hurricane Francis which would be only the first storm in a very busy year. As the storm approached my brother-in-law freaked out and loaded up the family in a rv and headed to what he thought would be a safer place……not so much. First what would normally be a 2-3 hr drive was more like 6-7 with lots of wrecks and angry drivers then the storm track was right over them anyway so they got to ride out a slightly deminished storm in a rv park mean while me and my family rode out the storm in a well built shuttered house with all our supplies at hand. It seems like there are a lot of people who’s first reaction to a emergency is to run and sometimes that may be the prudent thing to do but not always.
My first thought when the authorities tell you you have 20 minutes to get out before all heck breaks out was “Grid Lock”. I’ve noticed in my area that if and when a major catastrophe breaks out, no one is going to get too far quickly to save themselves. I can see people dying trying to get out with accidents, trampling over each other in a panic, and then the traffic going no where as the grid lock ensues. My and family and I have already made the decision that when anything comes down, we stay and ride it out as we’re fully prepared to do so. Food, water, and protection all set up. We know what each person is suppose to do at that time before we go into lockdown. Good luck to everyone here when it comes time.
Secede … re – boot the south … create a NEW country, from which to give the new world order the finger, and not ever BE in a situation where you have “20 minutes” to get out.
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Not sure where you people live, but 20 minutes won’t get me 2miles down the road in what would be the worst traffic jam you have ever seen. Forget it, just try to watch one more episode of Julie favorite sitcom, and as George Catlin said it: “Think of it like a carnival ride”. Dying in wall to wall traffic would not be the choice way to exit this Earth
Drop your cocks, grab your socks and BUG OUT!
“Bug Out” into the unknown, where you are a sitting duck.
Best to stay put and ride out the storm in familiar territory.
Sorry but if an ICBM’s coming in then I’m going out.
Much good advice, but it’s not just about what you can grab.
As you’re grabbing things you’ll also need to be calling those you care about and telling them to get the hell out of the way.
This article makes me glad I’m a prepper. My kits are packed and ready. I have food, water, fire, clothing, shelter and defense prepped. I could be out the door and on the road in under five minutes with gear and supplies.
A 20-min warning by the authorities sounds like it could be an ICBM coming in. If that’s the case, try to get a mountain, ridge or hill between yourself and the city you’re leaving. If you live in flat country, then just get away.
One other thing to grab:
If it’s the type of emergency that calls for driving away then grab some extra gasoline and throw it in the trunk before you get in the car. If you do manage to get well away from danger ahead of the hordes then maybe you could stop somewhere and fill the tank while gas is available – again, once you’re sure you’re safe.
If 20 minutes is all you have to get out, and an ICBM is coming in, you’re dead already whether you bug out or stay!! Imagine the scene where all your neighbors and the hordes of humanity are all racing out at once. All have this vision if I can get to the mountains, or wherever, I’ll live. Many will be in their cars thus causing gridlock. Others will be on foot, and trust me even if you leave your home within a minute of the 20 minute warning, you’re not getting away very far walking or running. I’ll choose to stay in my home where I’m prepped to ride out whatever catastrophe comes. I have special locks and many other added features to keep out those who may try to get at us. If it is an ICBM coming in, I’d rather die at home then out in the panicked masses to die. My personal thoughts.
I would also rather stay in place if I can. We live in a flat region, smaller city so maybe better than larger ones. If I can safer at home where I have all materials to make do.
Everyone in family should have a go bag packed & ready…so 20 minutes is not wasted gathering necessities….so as to get maximum productivity out of the 20minutes . Rehearsal of exit plan is a must to prevent panic