No one is prepared for a total financial collapse if it happens. Nobody.
Rural America comes close, but lets pray it does not come to the point where we are tested on this.
Not even rural America. Having the land does not equate to being able to plant and harvest it. It takes fuel and electricity—resources that if gone, render the farmer in a tough situation as well. Having animals will help, but they still need to be fed and watered. Watering would be critical. No power, no water. Yes, the famer could last longer, perhaps, but the effects would quickly catch up.
Amen to that. Every day that passes, is a gift - another day to get better prepared, but no one can be 100% prepared, because there are so many possibilities.
I have an advantage, because I live in rural area, and when I was growing up, I stayed with my grandparents, who didn’t have indoor plumbing and few modern conveniences.
Even so, they had more than my granny had growing up. I always asked her to tell me what it was like when she grew up, so she would tell me how it was with no electricity and other stuff.
I sincerely hope that we are not tested on this and many other scenarios. Dealing with natural disasters is more than enough for me.
I think the Amish and the folks like them are fairly well prepared, except for those on critical medicines since in most cases the government will not allow you to stockpile. Heaven help folks with serious diabetes or heart conditions, etc. My guess though is that there will be small pockets that survive quite well. The Amish in Smyrna Maine seem largely self sufficient as one example.
“...lets pray it does not come to the point where we are tested on this.”
Amen.