Beginning of shtf/wrol/doomsday

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Hypothetical generic scenario

You wake up Monday morning to go to work and realize your alarm didn't wake you and your late. You slowly start realizing things are wrong. While you were sleeping (insert whatever scenario you like, grid down, emp, solar flare, hackers, rapid economic meltdown, terrorist wmd attack etc...) and as you are realizing the world is changing right at that moment you begin to comprehend it ( hopefully anyone reading this would have a significant head start realizing what happened before the sheep) I guess I'm this scenario just presume there is no grid electrical power.

What would you do next? What would you prioritize? What would be your (i know opsec so general non specific is fine) plan?

Would you look for allies? Alert friends and family? Try to gather last minute supplies at the store before looting takes place? Etc..

 

[4excal]

I'd go back to bed

 

[RayKnobs]

Go to wegmans and buy all the bread

 

[nfernaays]

Scary idea, I lend myself the idea to Bug In rather than Bug out being that I live in a rural community. First would have to be safety of my immediate family make sure everyone is home and ok. I would then start security protocols around the home and begin to take and active inventory of what we have, rationing etc. Basically ensuring the basic survival needs are met. Hopefully I would have the necessary supplies to last me and my family at least a month if not more. Avoiding the looting is paramount to survival. I have known my neighbors for all my life so I would think a community presence would arise that would allow for added security.

 

[Blimey]

First thing would be to make sure the shortwave radio I bought (I keep it in a metal tool cabinet) works. This is only after confirming no grid power AND no cell phone signal because that would be weird. If all was down for more than a short bit I would take a drive. Last minute pick up supplies is a good idea but with only credit cards and stores possibly not working during an outage anyway I would be SOL.

 

[togmaster]

Stay low, put your head between your knees and...kiss your ass goodby.

 

[E the massive]

Have a smoke and a dump.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Have a smoke and a dump.

Plot twist: You then find out you can't flush the toilet.

 

[E the massive]

Plot twist: You then find out you can't flush the toilet.

Like that is going to bother me.

ETA to keep somewhat on topic. I got water stored for just that purpose. I suggest everyone test the water in the bowl method. It takes a lot of water for a slightly adequate flush.

ETA 2 in anticipation. Cause you don't know if you will need to flush again.

 

[Deplorable Me]

We got three cats, don't need no stinkin alarm clock. Got a manual can opener.

Toilet will flush with a couple of gallons out of a bucket.

Wake everyone up, all the camping gear comes out of the basement.

Start auxiliary generator.

 

[Magnus]

First things first, I would check if the porn sites worked and then NYGF for @GOYABEAN , @livingston reports. I'll be bugging in unless its an all out war (tank running down the street). I'll probably try to go to the supermarket for last bit of supplies.

 

[Deplorable Me]

First things first, I would check if the porn sites worked and then NYGF for @GOYABEAN , @livingston reports. I'll be bugging in unless its an all out war (tank running down the street). I'll probably try to go to the supermarket for last bit of supplies.

I've been printing everything in 3D just in case.

 

[dsdmmat]

break out the radio and find the emergency broadcast channel, listen for instructions and then decide what to do.

 

[Phauxtoe]

Radio
Guns and ammo
Bug out bag
Go to my exes house to be with the boy or take him to his mom.

Grocery for more dry and canned goods

 

[Criticalt]

Id put the Lapua in its 3rd story mounted position. Then start the generator and make coffee.

 

[speedkills27]

Go to wegmans and buy all the bread

dont forget the eggs and milk

 

[masterswimmer]

Whistle Dixie.....

 

[Phauxtoe]

Hey wait does my car work in this scenario or did the EMP get it

 

[C3D]

Are we playing Apocalpse Dungeon and Dragons? If so I'm a level 5 Paladin with a Helm of Scavenging and a Sword of Looter Slaying.

 

[capitalcrew]

Lot of guys wasting fuel on day 1.

I'd go back to bed myself. If I did find that something was really wrong later in the day then I'd probably get my cash together and see what I could stock up on, make sure certain people were at my house rather than trying to stay in theirs, Get the guns out and wait. Move food to outside after the first day to keep frozen. Might do a little hunting depending on my food situation. Not a lot to worry about early. Two weeks in is another story

 

[4excal]

Plot twist: You then find out you can't flush the toilet.

The benefits of having a pool

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I'd start by not going to work, lol. My phone is my alarm clock so as long as that had battery it would still go off. But upon realizing the power is out and subsequently that things aren't right because of whatever, I would load up the guns that weren't loaded and have at least two on my person. I'm on well water and I'm pretty sure my landlord doesn't have a generator to run the well pump, so I would want to collect water from the near by stream. I would also go through the fridge to see what I could preserve and what needs to be eaten first. Take inventory of supplies. Sit tight and try to handle the situation as it develops.

 

[kev74]

dont forget the eggs and milk

Right. So you can make the SHTF french toast!

 

[capitalcrew]

I'm going to your house. I'll bring the pure maple syrup.

 

[GOPerfect]

It seems like a serious conversation can not be had here. I will not share my ideas!

 

[speedkills27]

I'd try to gather more intel.
Turn on the the TV... no power?! Go to the battery operated radio... No FM or AM...go to shortwave channels...find out problem...have a pint and wait for the whole thing to blow over

 

[GOPerfect]

I am actually glad there are so many Americans who will do nothing but wait; wait for the Government to save them or wait for the problem to go away. More will fall and make it easier for the rest of us.

 

[dsdmmat]

I am actually glad there are so many Americans who will do nothing but wait; wait for the Government to save them or wait for the problem to go away. More will fall and make it easier for the rest of us.

I am particularly glad that there will be a lot who will go off half cocked without evaluating the situation. This will weed out the dangerous ones right off the bat.

 

[Blimey]

It seems like a serious conversation can not be had here. I will not share my ideas!

I sAw some serious responses...the thing is initially how do you know it isn't just another simple power outage?

 

[GOPerfect]

I'd go back to bed

Stay low, put your head between your knees and...kiss your ass goodby.

Have a smoke and a dump.

Plot twist: You then find out you can't flush the toilet.

First things first, I would check if the porn sites worked and then NYGF for @GOYABEAN , @livingston reports. I'll be bugging in unless its an all out war (tank running down the street). I'll probably try to go to the supermarket for last bit of supplies.

Are we playing Apocalpse Dungeon and Dragons? If so I'm a level 5 Paladin with a Helm of Scavenging and a Sword of Looter Slaying.

Right. So you can make the SHTF french toast!

I'm going to your house. I'll bring the pure maple syrup.

Some good ideas, just not for the situation at hand.