Several YEARS of food for each person?
I agree with that recommendation. I would add the ability to grow food (raised beds) to extend food storage.
I am concerned that people always fight the last wars. What if tomorrow the lights go out? What if they don't come back on for a week, month or year?
Our entire modern existence including very long supply chains depend on electricity (
Connections - Technology Trap). Our banking system, fuel, food, security, communications and medicine all require electricity. Without electricity our modern existence is over. If the lights go out, what will happen within three days?
I see that as an ongoing preparation step. Start out with a week, a month and then a year. Even a week is longer than most of our society is prepared for. Just look at Sandy. It was hours.
I would then take it a step further. Prepare to be unnoticed during those steps. Buy food that only requires rehydration for the first couple of months. Hungry people can smell cooked food from miles away.
Prepare to use that food if nothing happens. I use the example of paper products. When Obama (pieces be unto him) took over I knew our currency would be destroyed. I went out and bought a large purchase of paper products. Within a year, I had a better ROW than any of my investments. The prices doubled. I will use all of those stocks as I replace them.
Finally, raised beds and storage of heirloom seeds (be sure to practice growing and food storage) will supplement those stored food stocks.
Yes. I agree with the recommendation in that I want to lay low. The
grey man is the best route. Do not draw attention to yourself or family, and do not be in need.