How Do You Survive A Breakdown Of The Social Order?
• Remain calm at all times. There may be lots of frightened, desperate people wandering in the aftermath of a breakdown of the social order: this is the greatest danger of all. Do not give in to panic — it impairs rational thinking and adds to the overall chaos. • Make sure that the social order really has broken down, rather than some local disturbance, such as a riot, uprising, or strike. • If you have access to media, check local radio and television news stations, or dial to an emergency station. The government, if communications systems are still functional, should be broadcasting emergency information alerting its citizens of the danger. • Remember: a social breakdown is not caused by a specific disaster, but arises out of the actions of individual people • Take measure of your overall surroundings. • Ask yourself: What resources do I have access to? What do I need? Where do I go to get what I need? What don’t I need? A clear list of essentials is vital to making a solid surviva
