This is why we prepare for SHTF situations.

[Flagwaver]

My heart goes out to those in the path of hurricane Sandy. There has been so much destruction, and there is more to come.

The following video clearly reveals what happens when people fail to prepare for emergencies.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Sandy-Starved-New-Yorkers-Dumpster-Dive/176839571

The children and elderly are especially at risk when their caregivers leave their security to chance.

So, to all of us on this forum, we may never see a nuclear war or a nationwide armed revolution, but WE WILL always have to deal with the hardships of Mother Nature.

Keep on prepping so you and yours can stay away from the hoards of scavengers in times of trouble.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

You know I was pretty hard on the NatGeo crew but I think i'd rather have them than what i'm seeing. Those that lost everything, well my heart goes out to them. Those that didnt prepare, not so much. If you lose it all like totally wiped out well you did the best ya could.

[WILL]

And also why I choose not to live in the city.

[Gus14]

Please dont take this as an "I dont care about them" rant but ya know, this is a hot button topic with me.
I have taken a LOT of flack in the past because I was preppin before preppin was cool.
For the past 20 years I have been making sure that I, not someone else, was in charge of my destiny. Since Katrina even the Federal Guvment has been telling people to have a plan, supplies, and to get out of the way of impending events like this. People Nationwide have been told this for the past 7 years and people STILL choose to buy $3000 tv's, $50,000 cars, and $200 shirts while having absolutely NOTHING to take care of themselves when the utilities fail.
Now, I do feel compassion for those that are hurt or injured from these storms, you betcha. I also feel for those that do not have the means to prepare or take care of themselves. BUT...for those that care more about the next winner of American Idol than they do for their families or themselves I couldnt care less. To stand in front of a camera telling some sob story about how you havent had a drink of clean water in 2 days while showing the destruction to your home and on the TV screen I am looking at $15,000 worth of computer/entertainment equipment that was destroyed I say GOOD!! YOU DONT DESERVE A DRINK OF CLEAN WATER YOU DOLT!!!!!

[qrprat77]

Didn't see that this was the vid I'd linked in the other thread. Dumpsters not a BAD place to find food under normal circumstances. I've done it before (by choice), and am willing to do it again. I'm glad Sandy weren't any bigger than she was...

[WILL]

For the life of me I can't understand why people react differently from disaster to disaster. Overwhelming positive, productive reactions happened in Joplin, Fukishima and after 9/11. Then you have alot of destructive and negative reactions taking place in Katrina, Haiti and Sandy. Anyhow, planning for the aftermath is confusing for me because you just don't know if you're going to get Dr. Jeckel or Mr. Hyde society. Either way, it’s comforting to know my family is way ahead of the curve thanks in part to forums like this one.

[Gus14]

It isnt hard to figure out. Look at the incidents you cited.
Joplin, Fukishima, and 9/11: Common thread, these were in places or happened to people who take ownership of their fate and DO SOMETHING about it.
Katrina, Hati, and Sandy: Happened in places or to people who rely on government or hand outs to live. When the hand outs and services arent available then you have a desperate situation.

Know the area/place you live in and you can figure out how people will react if it happens in your neighborhood.
If you have a majority of the population in your area relying on social programs and infrastructure then a disaster will be difficult for you.

[EX121]

My wife deployed with the ARCfor both Katrina & the tornado recovery in Greenburg KS. Her observation was that many people after Katrina said where is someone to help ME, and why aren't they here now. whereas the Folks in KS were almost embarresed to accept help, etc.

[Gus14]

BINGO!! You hit the nail square on the head with that one EX!!

[Flagwaver]

I copied these headlines from today's Drudgereport.com
NO ONE should ever sit and wait for someone else (especially the government) to help them. This is so scarey!

'FOCUSED ON IT EVERY MINUTE HE'S NOT ON STAGE'...
Obama Ignores Question About Storm Victims' Frustrations...
Sandy death toll at 109; 'There could be more'...
Explosions jolt Manhattan residents...
2.5 million still without power...
Temps dip into the 20s...
Con Edison Distributing Dry Ice...
FREE FUEL FOR EVERYONE!
2-mile line on Staten Island...
Gov't tells public to stay away from free gas until first responders fuel up...
CRAIGSLIST: $15 a gallon...
Restaurant, hotel prices skyrocket...
Residents arm up: Bats, machetes, shotguns...
'It's Like The Wild West'...
'Anarchy in Queens'...
ODD-EVEN: NJ counties enact Carter-style gas rationing...
REPORT: FEMA RUNS OUT OF WATER...

[WILL]

It isnt hard to figure out. Look at the incidents you cited.
Joplin, Fukishima, and 9/11: Common thread, these were in places or happened to people who take ownership of their fate and DO SOMETHING about it.
Katrina, Hati, and Sandy: Happened in places or to people who rely on government or hand outs to live. When the hand outs and services arent available then you have a desperate situation.

Know the area/place you live in and you can figure out how people will react if it happens in your neighborhood.
If you have a majority of the population in your area relying on social programs and infrastructure then a disaster will be difficult for you.

Great reply, thanks.