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Grid Down Acapulco: “There’s Nothing to Eat”
SHTF Plan ^ | 9/19/13 | Mac Slavo

Posted on 09/19/2013 9:14:50 PM PDT by Kartographer

Though the government would like us to believe there is rarely looting or panic in the aftermath of a disaster, the fact of the matter is that within 72 hours of any serious crisis people will lose it.

Case in point: Acapulco, Mexico.

This week flood waters and landslides ravaged the resort town of Acapulco and stranded a reported 40,000 tourists, leaving them without food, water, or any means of escape. Major roadways into and out of Acapulco have been blocked by debris, cutting off recovery efforts for the city’s 680,000 residents.

With the city devoid of law and order, and emergency responders overwhelmed, looters hit the streets in a matter of hours.

(Excerpt) Read more at shtfplan.com ...


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KEYWORDS: acapulco; flooding; preppers; survival
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

There are a lot of people they can eat. sheesh, how ungrateful look at all that white tourist meat and local dark meat out there.

lol


61 posted on 09/20/2013 12:52:50 PM PDT by GeronL
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To: GeronL

I’ve been to Acapulco. Never again. I’ve been to 5 different areas of Mexico through the years. Not going back. Ever. Glad I got to experience it, though. :)


62 posted on 09/20/2013 3:51:23 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: Iron Munro

The sodas! Don’t forget the sodas!


63 posted on 09/20/2013 6:21:07 PM PDT by Redcitizen (.)
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