- Electricity loss halts fuel pumps, water treatment, communications, banking and transportation, leading to shortages and chaos. Gas stations, mobile networks, and digital payments become unusable.
- Food spoils without refrigeration, emergency services collapse and essential supplies like fuel, batteries and firearms become scarce. Short-term solutions (e.g., propane grills) are inefficient.
- Gardening, livestock, food preservation and off-grid power (e.g., solar) are vital. Hygiene, durable clothing and repair skills also grow critical in prolonged outages.
- The Iberian outage exposed societal fragility; extended disruptions would escalate breakdowns. Preparedness – stockpiling essentials and mastering low-tech alternatives – is key.
- Fuel, cash, water, medicine, food, batteries and communication tools (e.g., radios) top the list. Self-reliance (seeds, chickens, canning) and community cooperation replace modern conveniences.
(Natural News)—Modern society’s dependence on electricity and convenience leaves it vulnerable to collapse when power fails, as seen in the recent blackout across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. Without electricity, critical systems—fuel pumps, water treatment, communications, banking, and transportation—grind to a halt, triggering shortages and chaos.
Gas stations can’t operate, leaving vehicles stranded; mobile networks crash under welfare-check calls; and digital payments become useless, forcing reliance on cash or barter. Water treatment plants fail, and without refrigeration, food spoils rapidly. Emergency systems, including alarms and medical services, are crippled.
Short-term solutions like propane grills waste fuel, while long-term outages expose deeper vulnerabilities: dwindling food, medicine, and fuel supplies. Firearms and batteries become scarce as desperation grows. Long-term survival hinges on self-sufficiency: gardening, raising livestock, preserving food, and generating off-grid power via solar systems. Hygiene, durable clothing, and repair skills also grow critical.
The event in Iberia was a warning—had the outage persisted, societal breakdown would have escalated. Preparedness, from stockpiling essentials to mastering low-tech alternatives, is vital. As infrastructure frays, resilience shifts from reliance on systems to individual adaptability, where barter, manual labor, and community cooperation replace vanished conveniences.
Here are the 20 TOP NECESSITIES that are hard to find during natural disasters
- Fuel & EV Charging Stations – Gas pumps and EV chargers fail without electricity, halting transportation.
- Cellular Communications – Mobile networks crash due to power loss; landlines are more reliable.
- Money & Wealth Access – Digital payments fail; cash, barter, and precious metals become essential.
- Potable Water – Water treatment plants shut down; stored or treated water is critical.
- Alarm Systems – Most security systems fail without power; armed response may be necessary.
- Natural Gas Supply – Gas lines lose pressure without electricity, cutting off heating and cooking fuel.
- Propane & Cooking Fuel – Propane grills waste fuel; efficient stoves and preservation methods are better.
- Firewood & Tools – People resort to burning wood; stockpile tools for cutting and hauling.
- Firearms & Ammunition – Demand surges as fear grows; supplies deplete quickly.
- Prescription Medications – Healthcare collapses without power, water, or transportation.
- Food Shortages – Those reliant on takeout have little stored; stock shelf-stable foods first.
- Batteries – Essential for lighting, radios, and powering small devices.
- Two-Way Radios – Critical for communication when cell networks fail.
- Heirloom Seeds & Gardening Supplies – Self-sufficiency is key for long-term food security.
- Chickens & Poultry Supplies – Provide eggs, meat, and fertilizer; valuable for bartering.
- Canning & Food Preservation – Necessary to store food without refrigeration.
- Hygiene Supplies – Soap and dental care are vital; toilet paper is less critical.
- Footwear & Repair Gear – Durable, repairable boots are essential for mobility.
- Clothing & Sewing Supplies – Quality clothing and repair materials are needed for long-term use.
- Solar Power & Rechargeable Batteries – Off-grid energy solutions ensure power for small devices.
This breakdown highlights the cascading effects of a prolonged power outage and the importance of preparedness for disasters that are natural or planned by insidious government and world “order” entities. Tune your apocalypse dial to Preparedness.news for updates on real news about surviving natural disasters and any government planned catastrophic event.
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
