Do You Want to Survive the Eschaton?
I have spoken with many people who would like to personally survive a civilization-ending event. While any individual's personal survival is not exactly the focus of this project, here are some things to consider:
- Get into excellent physical condition, as survival may depend on large amounts of travel by foot over difficult terrain, carrying all necessary supplies.
- Get any chronic medical conditions under control with diet and exercise to the extent possible; make provisions for emergency medication, but realize that medication after an Eschaton event will be scarce.
- Carefully prepare an emergency survival kit, and have it with you at all times. It is worth nothing to you if you can't find it when you need it.
- Have a group and have a plan. Make sure that everyone in your group has complied with (1), (2), and (3) to the extent possible, and have a plan regarding what to do in case of emergency - and what situations will trigger the implementation of your plan. The most important part of the plan is a specific, safe location to meet if your group is not together when the emergency occurs. This meeting place should be located outside of a major city. Other important parts of the plan: where are you going, and what will you do when you get there?
- Rehearse at least the initial stages of your plan (i.e., reaching your meeting location on foot with packs).
- Share your experiences and contribute your expertise!