I was looking for something I saw a while back about reasons to prepare for emergencies, natural, manmade, etc. The guy that wrote the article gave dozens of reasons. Of course I can’t find it now.
I live out in the sticks and it’s just a way life. I didn’t have a computer at Y2K but if it did happen I was ready. I don’t think being prepared makes me a conspiracy nut or a lunatic. However, it does seem to me that the way things are going, the shtf is much more likely now than Y2K.
I found this that explains what I’m trying to say:
Survivalism does not necessarily concentrate on global catastrophe or the collapse of civilization. The profile of a “true” survivalist is someone who is concerned with planning for and avoiding the pitfalls and dangers of daily life and short-term emergencies and disasters of a local and temporary nature. In fact, since the frequency and likelihood of personal and local emergencies are more common, these situations are of primary concern.
http://www.aussurvivalist.com/whatissurvivalismmeg.htm
Given your situation and where you live I totally agree with your reasoning. In some ways it is no different than most people who want to keep a radio with batteries and a flashlight handy.
I admit to coming onto this thread to do a little “baiting”. This was a mistake on my part and I wish you well.
My next task is to make a well-stocked BOB/72 Hour Kit for both my vehicle and my husband’s. He travels all over the city, and I’m concerned that someday he may be working in an area where a riot breaks out and has to leave his truck behind and walk home. I want him armed with more than one loaded magazine. Not sure if an ALICE pack would make him a target or not.... I’ll have to give that some thought. Regardless, I’ll make sure he has everything he would need.