SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE (2)

OFF GRID WEALTH MANAGEMENT - **Healthcare Crisis:** The healthcare system would face a crisis, with the inability to provide necessary treatments leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates. **Other Critical Items:** - **Medical Supplies:** Items such as personal protective equipment (PPE), surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment would also be in short supply. - **Consumer Goods:** A wide range of consumer goods, from electronics to clothing, would see shortages, driving up prices and leading to potential rationing. ### Food Supply Depletion Timeline Understanding how quickly supplies can run out during a crisis helps emphasize the importance of preparedness: **Days 1-3: Immediate Panic Buying** - **Supermarkets and Grocery Stores:** Panic buying begins almost immediately as news of the crisis spreads. Shelves are quickly emptied of essential items like bread, milk, eggs, canned goods, and bottled water. - **Stockpiling:** People rush to stock up on perishable and non-perishable food items. Fresh produce, dairy products, and meat are among the first to go. **Week 1: Perishable Goods Run Out** - **Perishables:** Fresh produce, dairy products, and meats run out within the first few days. Stores may still have some frozen goods, but these too will deplete quickly. - **Supply Chain Disruptions:** Initial supply chain disruptions become evident as deliveries slow down or stop due to increased demand, logistical challenges, or both. **Weeks 2-3: Non-Perishable Items Become Scarce** - **Canned and Dry Goods:** Non-perishable items like canned vegetables, beans, pasta, rice, and cereals begin to run out as people continue to stockpile. - **Basic Staples:** Items such as flour, sugar, salt, and cooking oil become increasingly hard to find. - **Limited Restocking:** Stores struggle to restock due to ongoing supply chain issues. What little restocking occurs is quickly snapped up by customers.