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13. War Preparations

 

The Middle East could well explode into WW III as a real nuclear war very soon.  Read the Nuclear War Preparations page - that information is rather timely right now.  In the event that nuclear bombs are used in ground penetration mode in an attempt to destroy Iranian bunkers, we could expect tertiary fallout on North America within a day or two.  If necessary, I will take radiation readings frequently with my survey meter and post the results as often as necessary on the jet stream page. 

War with Iran—a war that would unleash an apocalyptic scenario in the Middle East—is probable by the end of the Bush administration.

Is the US Navy vulnerable in the Gulf?  The Myth of US Invincibility

We face many different types of "war" in the near future, and each requires specialized preparations. The anticipated avian flu pandemic can be considered as biological warfare, for example.  But with the U. S. planning a bombing campaign on Iran which involves nuclear weapons, we must be prepared for retaliation.  Click here to read more about nuclear war preparations.

A U. S. Attack on Iran: The Perfect Storm for wider nuclear conflict!

2007: Nuclear Attack and Invasion of United States

Bush orders contingency plans for attack on U.S. (May 10, 2007)

Experts: U. S. unprepared for nuclear terror attack

Putin Not Able To Track All Nukes!

"Intelligence and military sources in the United States and abroad are reporting on various factors that indicate a U.S. military hit on Iranian nuclear and military installations, that may involve tactical nuclear weapons, is in the final stages of preparation."    January 3, 2006

Day One - The War With Iran (Speculation)

"The war began as planned. The Israeli pilots took off well before dawn and streaked across Lebanon and northern Iraq, high above Kirkuk. Flying US-made F-15 and F-16s, the Israelis separated over the mountains of western Iran, the pilots gesturing a last minute show of confidence in their mission, maintaining radio silence.

Just before the sun rose over Tehran, moments before the Muslim call to prayer, the missiles struck their targets. While US Air Force AWACS planes circled overhead--listening, watching, recording--heavy US bombers followed minutes later. Bunker-busters and mini-nukes fell on dozens of targets while Iranian anti-aircraft missiles sped skyward."

WorldNetDaily.com has revealed Al-Qaida nukes are already in U. S., and where, how and when they most likely will be used. See If al-Qaida has nukes, why wait to use them?  It should be obvious that the following article on war preparations is more important than ever.  In fact, the reason for this entire web site should be very clear!  I urge everyone to go to the Site Index and begin picking out articles to read and save.  In particular, start with Survival In the City so you will know why preparations are so important.

 

Even FEMA is now recommending at least a two week stock of food and water!

Prepare for Nuclear Terror

"In a few days or weeks, everyone who has not prepared for disaster will panic."  I would like for you to realize that you may have already waited too long to properly prepare, and if you wait much longer, it will be too late to buy gold, guns, and groceries. ... The name of the game will be survival, only survival. Forget the job since it will be gone. Your Social Security or pension check? Don't count on it. Protection from local authorities? Probably not. You will be on your own."        
    Don Boys, former member of the Indiana House of Representatives, August 10, 2005

See NUCLEAR WAR PREPARATIONS for more information.

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War preparations are not simply for a war declared by Congress or a terrorist nuclear attack. We are in a guerilla war there that could last for years - Viet Nam revisited.  George Tenet, CIA Director, said on February 23, 2004 that the United States will be menaced by Islamic extremism "for the foreseeable future" - a war with no end.  Those preparations could well be needed at any time - virtually instantly - to save your life and that of your loved ones.  Unprecedented earth changes are underway right now, and the governments of many countries are preparing for a disaster, including the instant ordering of the evacuation of entire states or areas within a state.  Even so, recent testimony shows the government is ill prepared and giving bad advice on evacuation during emergencies even while the Pentagon is planning for Martial Law. (Another article)

Secret FEMA Plan To Use Pastors as Pacifiers in Preparation For Martial Law

Being prepared to evacuate to safety is not just for a war or terrorist strike, of course.  America is woefully unprepared for the looming avian flu outbreak. 

RIOTS, SHORTAGES, MILLIONS DIE: BUSH PLAN WARNS OF DIRE RESULTS IN AVIAN FLU EPIDEMIC - October 8, 2005

If such an outbreak occurred, hospitals would become overwhelmed, riots would engulf vaccination clinics, and even power and food would be in short supply, according to the plan, which was obtained by The New York Times.... The plan outlines a worst-case scenario in which more than 1.9 million Americans would die and 8.5 million would be hospitalized with costs exceeding $450 billion.

FEMA is now recommending at least a two week stock of food and water!

UPDATE March 17, 2006:  In "Preparing For a Pandemic,"  Darlene Washington, the director of disease prevention education at the American Red Cross said "...we encourage families to have supplies on hand like flashlights and batteries, matches. Hand-cranked or battery-operated radios...

U. S. Plan For Flu Pandemic Revealed - April 16, 2006

On February 24, 2004, Edgar Steele said: "...you need to ensure that you personally prepare for the coming hard times.  Some will think you nuts. But, there are things you can do quietly and covertly, even in that context. Most importantly, you must plan now and be ready to implement that plan the moment the wheels come off. If you live in a city, you need to plan how to get out in the event of a catastrophe. Immediately. Not the next day. Not that night. Immediately."  Edgar Steele was ahead of his time, as usual.

 

An excellent reason of why people should prepare was sent to me by a reader of this web site. Click here and see if you can fault his logic.  Remember, America could become a 3rd World nation overnight from any number of reasons.

You will want to leave a target area quickly, before you are ordered to evacuate and forced into a government shelter (and searched: no firearms or personal protection allowed).  The areas ordered evacuated can be parts of a State, or an entire State. Yes, the government has already done their planning and can order an entire state evacuated, as the false announcement for Connecticut on Feb. 1, 2005 proves conclusively.

If you live in a large city, you should be prepared to evacuate if you plan to survive, and that means leaving quickly with your preparations intact and following a pre-planned route on side roads to your ultimate destination. If you live in a safe area, you will still need to know what is happening and why, particularly if your area is designated as a "host zone" for an evacuated area.

The tiny GP-4L Survival Radio is the ultimate as a portable source of information. It has remarkable reception on AM, FM and SW, yet fits into a shirt pocket!  This marvelous radio is available now from my Survival Shop for only $22.95. 

GP-4L Survival Radio (with built in small LED light as shown above) - $22.95

The primary target in any conflict is always the infrastructure: electricity, water, sewer, food warehouses, rail systems, highway bridges, etc. Large cities will be obvious targets. The loss of electricity alone would be the end of civilization as we know it, as it would take decades to rebuild that essential infrastructure.  The primary objective of a terrorist attack is ultimately to destroy the economy and thus bring the country to it's knees, so everything is fair game, domestic or foreign.

In the event of terrorist use of any chemical, biological or even "dirty" nuclear weapons, the survivors will be those who evacuate the cities. Unless they have prepared to travel "off road" to safety, those left behind will be known as "victims," as freeways most probably will be closed quickly by Martial Law: only the first to leave will make it using the Eisenhower Military Highway System, now known simply as "freeways." Yes, that is correct. The so-called "freeways" are in fact military roads which can be closed at their convenience.

Do what you can to prepare now by taking the easy steps first, rather than simply sit back and dream about a fully stocked, remote retreat.  A 48 hour pack to carry in your vehicle at all times is a good beginning.  Then build up your supply of "camping" gear, including dried food, a tent, camo tarps, medical kit, etc.  Most of this equipment is available very inexpensively from surplus store outlets.

In this new age of terrorist bombings, a bandanna, a small bottle of water and a safety pin should be carried at all times.  If caught near a terrorist blast of any kind, the bandanna should be folded into a triangle, put over the nose and tied behind the head. The safety pin can secure the knot. The bandanna should then be saturated with water. The wet cotton will filter out almost all dust and keep your nose, mouth and lungs clear of most toxic fumes and particles - including radioactive or toxic particles!  The small kit should also include a small Clip-Lite and a small razor knife for cutting bandages, curtains blocking your path, etc.

A good water bottle to carry is a small but sturdy plastic bottle, such as the kind for purse carry of "Waterless Hand Cleaner." The water bottle shown above is larger, but perfect to put into a storage bin in your vehicle. The bandanna is about a dollar, most everyone has large safety pins laying about, and from my Survival Shop you can buy a Clip-Lite for $3.25 and a razor knife for $1.95.  Total cost for a package small enough to always be with you - less than $10.00.  Using a smaller water bottle, all of these items will fit into a Multi-Purpose Carry Case and always be handy.

Remember the images of people exiting the area of the WTC buildings on 9/11 and the London bombings of 7/7, their faces covered with soot and gasping for breath?  Many of them had severe lung problems from breathing toxic fumes and inhaling dust particles.  A wet bandanna will cover the nose, mouth and neck, providing good protection from dust and debris and filtering out most toxic fumes...very simple and cheap insurance.  It's worked for cowboys caught on the open range in dust storms, and it works fine now. And yes, cowboys used a safety pin, 'cept they didn't call it that.  Look closely at the bottom of the photo below and you will see a genuine, gold plated buckaroo "bandanna pin."   A large safety pin will work just as well.  Be sure to thoroughly wash and dry the bandanna before use to remove any starch and dust in the fabric.

 

Survival equipment can be portable with the use of a large wheeled garden cart. If dirty nukes or biological weapons are used in a large city, leaving quickly, silently and as inconspicuously as possible may very well save your life.  The "unthinkable" is being planned, even though the only mention of it so far is in the UK media.

The "camping" equipment mentioned above can be stored in a remarkably small area, even a storage shed, including a "Foldit" garden cart (www.NorthernTool.com , Item # 14473). In an emergency evacuation, the cart can be unfolded, supplies loaded, and in a few minutes you can be on your way to safety - on trails, not roads! The principle here is to get lost, not found.

Do not forget the advantages of burying some essential equipment in a nearby forested area, if you do not have a pre-planned retreat already arranged with relatives or friends who live in the countryside.  It is entirely possible that someone might want what you have before you get a chance to leave, and having buried "extras" is very cheap insurance.  Remember, you will need adequate shelter to survive.

Everyone has a choice, of course. Most people are not prepared and depend upon the government to take care of them.  Little people with large egos will dictate to which crowded shelter they are assigned, what they can eat, even what they can possess - and self defense items will be prohibited. The "authorities" will wear cute little arm bands, such as the one I scanned at left.

A fully stocked larder won't last forever, so I recommend you have garden tools, garden seeds, proper fencing, and knowledge of gardening.  Traditional gardening might not be viable in a the immediate aftermath of a nuclear war, but a small "No Dig Garden" covered with a simple hoop and plastic cover would be extremely useful as a supply of fresh produce - and keep fallout particles out of the food.

The knowledge you can gain from reading this web site, the ones linked above and my booklets, and the information will have to come from radio, perhaps international shortwave radio, to know what is happening at that moment. Armed with knowledge and information,  you will be able to make the correct decisions to take decisive action when it is needed to survive whatever is to come, but only if you prepare now, while it is still possible to do so. 

Virtually all of this entire web site is devoted to giving you information and encouraging you to use that knowledge to prepare. On this page, I encourage you to purchase products for survival. Why? In the event of a war or even an avian flu pandemic, virtually nothing will be available. Everyone will want supplies, and suppliers only carry a limited inventory that could be sold out in a day - if the Internet still works - and local supplies would quickly disappear from the shelves.  Supplies and information in hand - real hardcopy - are all you may have for survival.  I cannot help you if you do not help yourself - now, while there is still time to do so.