being ready for a surety, whether caused by natural event,
***There are localized SHTF incidents such as fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, or riots — remember Reginald Denny?
It makes sense to be prepared for both. Much more likely to be localized shtf. The BIG Event, the superduper SHTF will likely be inescapable — nukular war, anti-Christ coming, Yellowstone Caldera Blows, asteroid hit.
My generalized point is that everyone even in this thread faces their own unique scenarios. The worst case would be as I described, ultimately attrition.
To have a plan means to survive, as the alternative is either dependency or death.
And save that last bullet...