The east coast earthquake(s) are just the latest example of how unprepared we are for an emergency or major disaster. Whether we’re talking about earthquakes, snow storms, hurricanes, floods, electrical outages or terrorist attacks, government officials,Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/8RODPFLijHc/we-are-totally-unprepared-tremors-caused-mass-confusion-panic_08252011

You’ve got your food, water, supplies, weapons, ammo and self defense plan. But how sure are you of your security preparations and will they be enough to defend your survival retreat? If the worst were to happenArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/OuyUWhAXSIo/critical-shtf-security-video-you-are-a-high-value-target_08262011

East coast residents struggled to get out of Irene’s way on Friday and Saturday, and those who couldn’t leave or chose not to heed warnings reportedly made a run on stores looking for food, water,Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/0RPK3fxAfNE/east-coast-hurricane-complete-mayhem-run-on-water-20-mile-traffic-jams_08272011

This article has been contributed by The Economic Collapse Blog. Whenever a major disaster or emergency strikes, millions of lives can be turned upside down in an instant.  Fortunately Hurricane Irene was not as catastrophic as originally projected, but millions of people did lose power and at least 35 people lost their lives.  Large numbers [...]

This article has been contributed by Kevin Hayden of Truth is Treason. Kevin is a former police officer who has seen what societal collapse looks like first-hand during Hurricane Katrina. If you think that you’ll be able to simply drive to Wal-Mart or the grocery store and load up on food, water and supplies during an [...]

The following campaign clips from the 1964 Presidential election were as timely then as they are today. Goldwater warned that America was being heavily influenced by socialism and communism. What has changed? Fifty years ago we still hadArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/JcKOVjJSo8c/flashback-your-children-will-be-communists_08292011

If you live in and around Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi you might want to consider the following – then again, if you’re reading this web site you probably already have: In May, theArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/kqb9z37Gr_A/simulation-new-madrid-quake-would-kill-100000-instantly-displace-7-million_08292011

You may remember Bernard von NotHaus, purveyor of the gold/silver backed “Liberty Dollar,” who was convicted of making, possessing, and selling his own coins, as well asArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/9FhnSZvilJY/hide-your-liberty-dollars-secret-service-is-coming-to-confiscate_08292011

Our entire financial, economic and political systems since 1971 have been built on nothing but fantasy – paper fantasy.  It was after President Nixon closed the gold window and took our nation off the goldArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/F7HpUBLCYOI/why-bankers-governments-and-the-media-hate-gold_08302011

Economists and analysts have said that fear is building as the possibility of another recession looms. We certainly wouldn’t disagree with the fear factor, but we maintain our position that the recession, whichArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/kWEe4tEHclM/breaking-point-people-are-shellshocked-extraordinarily-nervous_08302011

This article has been generously contributed by Eric Peters of Eric Peters Autos. Editor’s Note: With real estate prices continuing their downward trajectory and no end in sight, most Americans, even those who would love a new home, are shying away from the housing market. For the most part, this makes sense, especially considering that [...]

Office workers gathered in downtown Washington, Tuesday, after an earthquake shook the nation’s capital. (Credit: NY Times) Naturally occurring phenomena, HAARP, ex-planetary influenced geologic earth changes, coincidence or something else?Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/6BSFGu7ejys/dual-quakes-hit-east-coast-colorado-just-hours-apart_08232011

Via Adam Vs The Man: In response to a recent wave of lemonade stand shut downs and harassment of children over such petty regulations as are used to shut them down, several activist gatheredArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/8UVL2gox6Yw/the-great-lemonade-liberation_08222011

The evidence is mounting, and the trend cannot be ignored. As Americans lose millions of jobs to foreigners and a collapsing economy, there is only one place left to go for a monthly paycheck. TheArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/3ooFTsuKB2c/paycheck-of-last-resort-one-million-new-applicants-for-social-security-disability_08222011

At the Ames Iowa straw poll a member of Minnesota Change asked Dr. Ron Paul his thoughts on HR 645 the National Emergency Centers Establishment Act. The answer provided is shocking to say the least,Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/iSk90V1VIG8/no-doubt-about-it-they-are-setting-the-state-for-violence-in-this-country_08202011

Well known comedian and Vice President of the United States Joe Biden, on a good will trip to the world’s largest creditor, joins his Chinese counterpart this week  in an effort to build positive relations and quell any suggestion that the US may default on its debt. While it is rarely ever discussed in public, and [...]

What is it that frustrates you the most? There are plenty of things you can think of, we’re sure. For us, it’s the fact that all around us there is turmoil – social, political, economic, financial –Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/-TnZJ8z3O0M/the-most-frustrating-thing-in-america-video_08172011

As if the lowest consumer sentiment in three decades wasn’t enough, the largest retailer in the world provides yet more evidence that the consumer in the United States is being unabatedly destroyed: …company commentsArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/1U6ov_EhoXE/more-evidence-slave-labor-not-cheap-enough-walmart-has-ninth-straight-quarterly-decline-in-sales_08162011

Divide et Impera[divide and conquer; divide and rule] In politics and sociology, divide and rule (also known as divide and conquer) is a combination of political, military and economic strategy of gaining and maintainingArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/DCs_Yc0841k/insider-obama-team-to-incite-race-riots-use-white-guilt-in-2012-election_08162011

In January of 1980 gold hit an all time historical high of $850. As the bubble popped, it subsequently fell to nearly $250 by the end of the 1980?s and continued in this price rangeArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/1s9QcfJSXSs/gold-needs-to-triple-to-equal-1980-peak-chart_08162011

Preparedness minded individuals spend a great deal of time stockpiling food, water filtration systems, survival gear and other tools. Most have some sort of first aid kit or medical kit in their supplies and survivalArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/ZkYMI-uh3cw/hard-core-medical-supplies-this-aint-your-basic-first-aid-kit_08152011

The following article was brought to our attention by The Daily Crux, The Intel Hub, and SHTFplan reader KY Mom. It has been republished with permission from The Economic Collapse blog. Editor’s Note: Make no mistake. The riots we saw play out in London and the greater UK may have involved thuggery and looting, but the driving [...]

As was suggested in Signs of Coming Riots, there are a variety of trends developing throughout the United States that indicate mid-east, Greek and London style riots are coming to the streets ofArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/qTCxkWHogCA/goverment-jams-protest-organizers-do-you-have-a-fundamental-right-to-cell-phone-service_08152011

This article was accessed via The Daily Crux and was originally published at www.LewRockwell.com. It has been generously contributed for your reading pleasure by author Dick Clark. Some folks collect guns and never shoot them. Some people acquire guns for the sake of owning them, showing them off to others, and generally babying them. It [...]

CNN suggests that Insiders (corporate CEOs, officers, and board members) have gone on a stock market shopping spree: “Insiders go on buying spree” Corporate insiders are rushing to buy shares in their companies, suggesting that they thinkArticle source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SHTFplan/~3/USbpZQ4Y8Dk/head-lie-cnn-says-insiders-on-stock-buying-spree_08122011