SURVIVAL DEFENSE SAVVY II

People interested in survival preparedness are seldom in a life situation whereby they can select a specific geographic location, taking their survival planning into account. Yet, there are literally millions of our citizens who do, for various reasons, pull up stakes and should be able to incorporate a survival plan into their decision making in choosing their new location.

GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS:

A primary factor , believe it or not, is for the survival planner to actually accept the facts relating to the nuclear age. Almost all Americans refuse to face the realities surrounding the threat levels involved in dealing with survival of a nuclear war scenario. A few examples: 1) The range of the missiles aboard a Russian or Chinese nuclear submarine is over 4,000 miles. 2) The range of the land-based missiles in these arsenals is over 8,000 miles 3) The power of an H-bomb (which has been known, and ignored, for over 50 years, is enough to devastate a heavily populated area (a 1-megaton bomb would leave an area 16 miles in diameter in ruins... and many missiles carry 3 megaton warheads). The mysterious "suitcase" bombs supposedly now located in the USA largest cities have explosive power in the range of 550 kilotons (over megaton) which will be sufficient to destroy most every large city.

What do these FACTS tell the would-be survival planner? Obviously that, to be effective, a survival program MUST BE located in a NON-TARGET area. This does not exclude the concept of a home based within a target area combined with a well-planned evacuation program that provides a complete survival layout in an adjacent non-target area. As part of the geographic location considerations must also be included the potential effects of RADIOACTIVE FALLOUT and EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse).

One distasteful fact that must be faced by the survivalist who does have the luxury of locational choice is the reality that the NUCLEAR AGE WILL NOT GO AWAY... threat levels will continue to increase far into the foreseeable future. This unpleasant fact implies that survival include the development of long-term plans which give consideration to family members. Attempting to ignore the future impact of nuclear war on children and grandchildren is an exercise in futility. Instead, sound planning for family survival should be part-and-parcel of everyone's future.

LOCATION...(continued)

The vast majority of people do not think that they are able to handle the major changes involved in pulling up stakes to fully confront the challenges involved in facing the threats of nuclear war. So, the obvious next best move is to take positive action to adapt their present location to as effective a survival program as is possible. Also, reality dictates that not all target-areas will be directly attacked by the forces of the H-bomb weaponry.... but still will be affected by the panic, deprivation of services, shortages, and other indirect effects of a war scenario.... making a well-planned survival effort critical for avoiding the worst of the life-threatening threats.

LOCATION ANALYSIS:

Every would-be survival structure should have a detailed walk-around, drive thru, personalized analysis. This includes an area review which takes into account the roadways and all other access routes that could, in times of stress, affect your actual home/shelter layout. Note should be taken of any adjacent homes, walls, fences, brush, trees, etc. that could affect your fields-of-fire or ability to view any and all areas which may act as approaches to your home. Anywhere possible obstacles should be either be removed.... or noted for future removal. In rural locations, you should become familiar with perimeter areas as well as all terrain features that affect access or line-of-sight. Access roads or trails should be blocked or protected with fencing and lockable gates. The "Maginot Line" concept of providing complete control of all access to any property is difficult, or impossible, to implement. However, in the panic that follows a nationwide breakdown of law and order the rioters and looters will gravitate to the undefended structures. This makes it imperative that you should create as many obstacles... including effective gunfire.... as possible!

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