:
|
I don't what you mean by peak oil, but as part of my ethical consumerism, I try to purchase as little oil-produced products as possible.
|
So you don't really bother with plastic then? Or paint? Or rubber?
:
|
The way I see it, there are two things that might happen if a nuke ever gets dropped on the U.S.: 1) I am taken by surprise and killed, and 2) I don't get affected and I flee the country. Thus, stockpiling supplies and whatnot is a moot point. I just really can't imagine sticking around in a country that's being bombed.
|
Actually there are three things that might happen if a nuke ever gets dropped on the U.S.: 1, you get killed. 2, you find yourself downwind of the rapidly approaching fallout radiation. And 3, you are far enough away from the bomb that the radiation won't reach you for months, and you have time to get away from the country.
Escaping the country is what hundreds of people will be doing all at once however, and it will require you to move permanently to another country. You simply cannot just hop on a plane and become a citizen of your destination. You've got to go through much more paperwork than that. Also, to begin with, the country may not be accepting incoming American aircraft. You may also have to start out by saying it's a "holiday", and I really doubt that anyone would believe you.
This is why it's a good idea to gather a stockpile of supplies, prepare yourself for the possible onset of nuclear radiation, and form a plan of how you're going to get out of the country without running in to the crowds of people and immigration/asylum seeker authorities.
If you are downwind of the explosion, you have to think a lot faster. You've only got time to get as many supplies as possible, get in your car, and run. You need to be prepared to be running for a long time, so petrol gas is important if you can get it. If you can, you should get out a map and circle the area where the radiation and explosion is, tracking the movement of the radiation accross the map as you go. This will allow you to first run away from the radiation, and then get out of its' path. The map will also help you navigate around any traffic.
Once you've escaped it, you'll find yourself in position 3. The radiation will reach you eventually, it's just a matter of time, so you need to stock up again, find somewhere safe to hide out, and form an escape plan so you can leave the country. Your best bet would be to get to the coast and find a marina or dock - since most people will be flying out of the country, there should be a lot of boats left for you to choose from. Take the biggest boat, load it with fuel and supplies, then take it to sea on a plotted course. Whatever you do, you're going to need supplies, unless you're lucky enough to make it onto a plane.
