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As has been mentioned a lot will depend on what type of situation occurs -- nuke war, economic collapse, political collapse, civil war, etc.
"Living off the land" won't work these days; too many people, too little game. "Growing your own" food takes time, land and luck with weather and predators (two and four legged)
While I was in the Army Reserve I studied nukes and their effects. Yes, nuke war might be survivable depending on how hard we get hit but any strategic war is going to disrupt the flow of goods thoroughly and food is perishable-- a small disruption can cause big problems.
Look at the stories of the "Great Depression" and consider how we'd get by now.
Many years ago I worked construction in and around Dayton Ohio
We would talk about if the big one came being close to Wright Patterson AFB and we live almost in between the base
And The lima tank plant and refinerys Noth of us .a sure target area
I remember several fellows saying if they get a heads up they would go out to the back yard or patio open up a beer and watch forthe incoming
They said going out 1st would be a blessing
I agree to a point in that case we would be in the fiirst coupe strickes
if taken out then No fall out sickness no mobs and peope fighting and killing for a scrap of food and maybe lingering on for weeks or months sick and in pain
Just too many possibilities we just have to hope for the best
I recently watched the movie "On the Beach." A grim portrayal of life after the nuclear war. Gregory Peck was Captain of an American submarine, he was in port in Australia when WW3 broke out. Australia was unscathed, but the entire northern Hemisphere was destroyed. America, Russia, all gone. And the atomic winds were headed south. Everybody knew that Australia had about 5 weeks. The Australian people were being given suicide pills by the government.
Good movie @allen griggs . I also have a copy of "The Day After" staring Jason Robards. It shows some very grim consequences after a nuclear war with the Soviets.
All I can say is I sure hope and pray that these things never come to pass!
If I had a heads up that a nuke was headed to within say 50 miles of my location..........I would prolly go outside and wait for the flash and the wind. I would shield my eyes with my hand just so I could see the wonder of a real time x ray without a flouroscope. After the flash, and my hand x ray, I would probably just be blown away........lol. I think that would be easier than being buried in rubble...........much father out than that.........I am going to take my preps and head for cover........hoping for the best but expecting a tough slog.
Having been an Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Warfare Specialist, (my 2nd MOS) Yeah - I would rather not have to go through the Nuclear side of things. (Worst case scenario.) Most Preppers are not going to survive that scenario/situation. Personally, I forsee an Economical collapse or a Civil War type scenario, before that Nuclear scenario happens. (Personal Opinion.)
(But) With Putin on the "Button," and our current situation, (butting heads over the Ukraine) I would not rule it out. Backing him in to a corner, (or) given that one mistake by one side, could lead to a very big mistake by the other side.
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As has been mentioned a lot will depend on what type of situation occurs -- nuke war, economic collapse, political collapse, civil war, etc.
"Living off the land" won't work these days; too many people, too little game. "Growing your own" food takes time, land and luck with weather and predators (two and four legged)
While I was in the Army Reserve I studied nukes and their effects. Yes, nuke war might be survivable depending on how hard we get hit but any strategic war is going to disrupt the flow of goods thoroughly and food is perishable-- a small disruption can cause big problems.
Look at the stories of the "Great Depression" and consider how we'd get by now.
Read the book and watch the movie. "The Road".
Many years ago I worked construction in and around Dayton Ohio
We would talk about if the big one came being close to Wright Patterson AFB and we live almost in between the base
And The lima tank plant and refinerys Noth of us .a sure target area
I remember several fellows saying if they get a heads up they would go out to the back yard or patio open up a beer and watch forthe incoming
They said going out 1st would be a blessing
I agree to a point in that case we would be in the fiirst coupe strickes
if taken out then No fall out sickness no mobs and peope fighting and killing for a scrap of food and maybe lingering on for weeks or months sick and in pain
Just too many possibilities we just have to hope for the best
I recently watched the movie "On the Beach." A grim portrayal of life after the nuclear war. Gregory Peck was Captain of an American submarine, he was in port in Australia when WW3 broke out. Australia was unscathed, but the entire northern Hemisphere was destroyed. America, Russia, all gone. And the atomic winds were headed south. Everybody knew that Australia had about 5 weeks. The Australian people were being given suicide pills by the government.
Grim.
That hand pump that neoblackdog displayed is the cat's meow. Much better than hauling a bucket up with a rope.
Good movie @allen griggs . I also have a copy of "The Day After" staring Jason Robards. It shows some very grim consequences after a nuclear war with the Soviets.
All I can say is I sure hope and pray that these things never come to pass!
If I had a heads up that a nuke was headed to within say 50 miles of my location..........I would prolly go outside and wait for the flash and the wind. I would shield my eyes with my hand just so I could see the wonder of a real time x ray without a flouroscope. After the flash, and my hand x ray, I would probably just be blown away........lol. I think that would be easier than being buried in rubble...........much father out than that.........I am going to take my preps and head for cover........hoping for the best but expecting a tough slog.
Having been an Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Warfare Specialist, (my 2nd MOS) Yeah - I would rather not have to go through the Nuclear side of things. (Worst case scenario.) Most Preppers are not going to survive that scenario/situation. Personally, I forsee an Economical collapse or a Civil War type scenario, before that Nuclear scenario happens. (Personal Opinion.)
(But) With Putin on the "Button," and our current situation, (butting heads over the Ukraine) I would not rule it out. Backing him in to a corner, (or) given that one mistake by one side, could lead to a very big mistake by the other side.
We live in interesting times.
Hold on to your Hat's.
The traditional pitcher pump is limited to under 32' depending upon atmospheric pressure.
To get deeper, you need to drop the pump piston below water level.
Brad Steele