I’d call you prepared :) Many people aren’t. My family probably isn’t as much as we should be either (not for a ZA because that won’t happen, but an “end of life as I know it” thing). We went through a few normal emergencies and first thing I do is fill the tub and sinks for water and make sure we have enough firewood in case gas and electric go out.But, I’m not a prepper so we only have maybe a month’s worth of food.
That’s why I really enjoyed TWD beginning eps and now this show. It’s showing basically clueless or way too optimistic people/family and how they are dealing with something that is totally out of their realm of understanding.
I’d probably be torn between staying in my home and taking off for anywhere else. I’d think, as long as we were all together (me, my husband and four kids), we’d be ok or at least together. I’d also want my brothers and sisters-in-laws and nieces and nephews and friends but the most important would be the six of us. My girls would be freaking out about their boyfriends of course.
I know the show has been renewed so hopefully all of that will play out and they’ll wake up as some in TWD have. I’ll enjoy the journey of watching their stories unfold.
We’re not all that prepared. We have enough to get well past the 3 days recommended by our faithful government. But we wouldn’t be able to extend survival thru a couple of “planting” seasons...and, that’s what is really needed.
The main thing is that a lot of people’s eyes have been opened to the unfortunate possibilties that could easily be awaiting us. There have always been doomsday type movies around, but I’m not sure the environment was as conducive to a massive disaster like the current environment offers. Sure...tornadoes, hurricanes, etc., but now we have a nuclear Iran on the horizon, the voluntary spread of muslim migrants...sheesh. If it takes programs like WD and FTWD to open eyes...all the better.
Yes, family is important!
Stay safe.