My wife and I are big believers in the Peak Oil Crisis. (Imagine an X-Files/Agent Mulder type poster but instead reads "I don't want to believe...but" and instead of a UFO there is an oilrig!)

In any case, we have a great plan in place and are collecting the needed resources to take care of our family in the event of a sudden Oil-Shock in which society does not recover. The only thing is the question of timing.

It seems there is a lot of guess work to what that "event" is... so when does one bug-out? One would feel foolish for example if Iran and the U.S. have a confrontation and you bug-out, only having to return home in a few days feeling foolish! : )

Scenerios to consider?Thoughts? All would be helpful to get my neurons firing!!

Your chances of survival are increased when you know your surroundings and are prepared. Lloyd's examples are good ones but it's also important to know when to maintain in your own area with known individuals and resources. The question should always be - Is it safer to stay or safer to go? But, if you are going to go, don't dawdle or you'll just be a sitting duck in a traffic jam of panicked people.

[edit on 30/4/08 by kosmicjack]