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Episode 55: Worst Case Scenario-It Hits The Fan-You Are At The Retreat(Part 4)…
Show Summary:
First things first. Yesterday’s show was not great because I got rushed and I was worried about time. So, today I will be more precise in my presentation on what I’m trying to accomplish with this podcast. And in future podcasts for this site, I’m going to include a brief summary of what this particular show is all about before I start the podcast. With all that being said, it’s time to get to the subject matter of today’s show and this series.
I generally want the listener of this “You Are At The Retreat” series to think about their retreat location and consider possibilities at that location if there was a SHTF incident. In doing so, I am diving into the realm of the hypothetical in an attempt to bring out as many ideas that could possibly affect how a person(s) react to a SHTF event while at the retreat/bug out location.
Now, some people might not have considered a retreat location at all and simply decide to stay in place and shelter at that location until better times arrive. That of course, is the decision of the individual and every situation is different.
But if a person lives in an urban environment where people are practically living on top of each other, I would highly suggest making plans to get the hell out of Dodge in case a SHTF event happens in your area of operation. In my humble estimation that would be a prudent course action if such an unfortunate event ever happened.
And that my friends is where I screwed up yesterday as I included a means of escape in an urban environment section to the podcast. I thought since we had our maps out yesterday, that is would be a good idea to mark possible routes for egress in your retreat environment. Honestly, I should have saved that for a different podcast entirely. Sorry about the confusion.
Okay, so today we are going to be diving back into hypothetical land and discussing refugees and crime. In today’s conversation I’m going to present possible ideas that could be presented and I am going to ask how these problems can be dealt with and if there are other options to consider. So hold on, buckle down, and let’s get the show started.
Show Topics And Links:
Before Show Starts-This Is What I Would Suggest
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Pen and paper to write down your own list
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A map of your retreat area-wherever you plan on living/making a stand
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If you do not have a PC or internet connection of your own, use your local libraries facilities, or ask a friend for help
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Remember this a thought experiment/brainstorming session in an effort to come up with ideas in case a SHTF situation occurs
Today’s What If Thought Experiment: Refugees And Crime
Refugees:
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I pointed out during my first podcast on this subject that refugees could be pouring into your retreat area and could be a problem, especially if you live close to an urban area
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The question is this-What would you do if you had refugees showing up at your doorstep?
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Would feed them and provide them with shelter if possible?
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What if they would not go away? What would do?
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Remember, depending on the crisis, you do not know when societal order could be restored
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Hopefully, refugee facilities have been constructed for temporary housing until permanent housing could be made available
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I know, I know, the FEMA camps right? Well people who have heard about these might have some ideas about this particular accommodation and stray away from Federal government help, and hence end up at your door step. I do not know if there are legitimate concerns about these camps or if this is simply hysteria. But anyway, I would probably expect some traffic coming through your area if there is some semblance of civilization and refugees head towards it because of the practicality of perceived safety.
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If you have a community of people, what do you think they would do? Having a plan before hand would be advisable here
Crime:
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Would people take advantage of a breakdown of epic proportions? Oh, bet on it!
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Consideration of where prisons and jails in your area of operation would be prudent
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Expect rioting once the current system breaks down in a SHTF event
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Law enforcement and other civil services would be stressed to deal with such an event
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Organized gangs and organized crime would be ideally situated to take advantage of the chaos
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Obviously firearms and self defense training would be advisable as a precursor to “bad days”
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Would frontier justice make a come back?
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Consider helping local law enforcement out(Sheriff’s Department)
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
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Episode 54: Worst Case Scenario-It Hits The Fan-You Are At The Retreat(Part 3)…
Show Topics And Links:
Before Show Starts-This Is What I Would Suggest
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Pen and paper to write down your own list
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A map of your retreat area-wherever you plan on living/making a stand
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If you do not have a PC or internet connection of your own, use your local libraries facilities, or ask a friend for help
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Remember this a thought experiment/brainstorming session in an effort to come up with ideas in case a SHTF situation occurs
More Talk About Terrain, Man Made Structures, And Land Marks…
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Enough talk about Craig County today
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In your recon of your area what did you discover?
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Other items of interest that should probably be should be identified
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Hospitals(critical care units, ER facilitates, outpatient clinics, outpatient surgery)
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Town halls, community centers, civic centers, convention centers, schools
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Sporting arenas, fields, race tracks
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Nuclear fall out shelters
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National guard units and other reserve units
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Airports(both large and small)
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Public transportation including school bus yards/facilitates as well(remember Katrina)
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Utilities: Nuclear(remember Fukushima Daiichi), damns, water reservoir, water storage, gas/propane storage
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Lakes
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Docks and boat rentals
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Grocery stores, super markets, and convenience stores
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National Forest and parks
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Amusement parks
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Libraries(before hand for research)
Means Of Escape In Urban Environments During A SHTF Event
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We already talk about sewers(last-ditch usage for emergencies only)
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How about trails, bike paths, green ways(we have them here in Gastonia, NC-story here)
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Side streets from made roads
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Utility right of ways
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Railroads
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And waterways like canals, streams, creeks, and rivers
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Yes, identify before hand bad areas that should be avoided in an emergency situation(this is not racists or racial profiling)-these areas can usually be identified by looking at your local newspapers crime reports-locate the address on a map, keep a record and you will eventually be able to identify the worst areas in your community due to the high reports of crime for that area
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Prominent buildings, land marks, or other made structures like cell phone towers or radio towers can be used for orientation while on foot(a GPS unit might also be helpful as well)
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
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Episode 43: Bug Out-Biggest Fear-Walking To The Retreat(Part 2)…
Show Topics and Links:
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Why I think yesterdays podcast was not the greatest
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The long walk home-or how about a hitch hike if possible
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Making time
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How long do I think a journey would take by foot(without any hindrances making about 10 miles a day)
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Best case 22 days(220 miles)
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Worst case 30 days(300 miles)
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Would I cut through people’s property
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Would I steal
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Work-Hire myself out to people who need a hand
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Why I think I would make it
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Mental fortitude
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I am physically fit
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I have some supplies at least-and that effort will continue to grow
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Just one foot after another
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Bataan Death March(a reminder)
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Would it suck-oh yeah!
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Stuff that I forget about yesterday that is definitely needed for this journey
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Socks, Socks, and Socks
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And an extra pair of boots
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Mole skin(blister care)
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Body powder and foot powder
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Sleeping bag with small tent and a couple of poncho liners
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Wet weather gear(I have a Gore-Tex and that is a start, but could use a couple ponchos)
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Just a thought experiment-hope this helps anybody who listens to this podcast
Later,
Lat Cozad
www.poormanprepper.com
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
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Episode 42: Bug Out-Biggest Fear-Walking To The Retreat(Part 1)…
Show Topics And Links:
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What would happen if I had to walk all the way from Gastonia, NC to New Castle, VA
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222 miles by interstate-probably not the preferred route
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A Walk In The Woods, By Bill Bryson
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Old train tracks recently reactivated-tracks cut across all streets leading in and out of community
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Bad scenario-I am at home-train comes and a long line of box cars trailing behind-cutting of community from leaving by vehicle
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Am I prepared for such an event-yes and no…
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It terms of material-definitely no-I do not have what I need
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Hunting rifle-preferably a .22LR breakdown-but probably my SKS(that I do not have with me-why?)
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Being hunted by other people-theft
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Not enough food
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Still do not own a water filtration system-but I own water purification tablets
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Hygiene
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Do not own a large back pack
Next Podcast-Part 2
Later,
Lat
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Hey Folks,
Well, first I need to apologize as I never completed a mobile podcast this weekend. And as a result, no podcasts were posted, sorry, 
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But I did manage to move about two-thirds of my food lager home with me this weekend. The storage container worked great and was easy to transport. I think that I will check to see if I can find some recycled containers, and if not I will have to buy some new containers as these worked perfectly.
Food Lager-Transported To The Retreat
I cannot stress how important it is to NOT keep all of a person’s eggs in one basket. If a retreat or fallback location were resources can be located is not available; make that happen. I mean, like yesterday make that happen. As they use to say in the military, moving with a purpose.
If you are in your retreat/fallback location, consider allotting some of your resources to other locations in the local area that you are currently presiding in. Whether that is with a family member or a trusted friend. Also, consider the ole’ PVC pipe burying trick.
Just don’t forget where you placed those goodies at. People have a tendency to forget important information. And sometimes life just happens as you might die and that buried treasure might never be discovered. Why? Because you never told anybody about the damn stash.
Remember, we cannot box ourselves up in a fortified house, not talk to anybody and pretend that the outside world does not exist. There will be times when trusting other people is needed to ensure survival in the event of a SHTF scenario. Imagine not having anybody out there to watch your back and think how long you will last if NOBODY was looking out for you. Probably not that long at all.
Later,
Lat
