Michael Z. Williamson [1], SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large, sent this interesting article from The Atlantic: In Case of Emergency [2]. The new FEMA Director wants American citizens to take charge when disaster strikes. Here is a key quote: “‘We need to change behavior in this country,’ he told about 400 emergency-management instructors at a conference in June, lambasting the ‘government-centric’ approach to disasters.”
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There is a great thread of discussion is in progress, over at TMM Forums: Use of antique or classic tractors for gulching [3]
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A remake of Red Dawn [4]
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For anyone that doubts my assessment of Alaska as a retreat locale [6], please read this blog piece, suggested by Nancy Z.: Shopping day in Nunam Iqua [7]. Also see this follow-up post: Life without running water in Nunam Iqua [8]. The cost of living is quite high in Alaska, as necessities are often shipped in via air. If that flow of goods is ever interrupted, even if you are well-prepared, you’ll have a lot very hungry, desperate neighbors.