Prepare Now for Civil Unrest (Part 1)
This is part one of two on the topic of preparing for civil unrest where you live.
If you viewed news footage during the 2017 Inauguration Day ceremonies, you’re well aware of the numerous protests that occurred.
As a result of Donald Trump being elected president of the United States, thousands protested across 25 American cities, with an extreme case of unrest in Oakland, California, where more than 40 fires were started and police officers were injured.
Anti-Trump protests on Inauguration Day resulted in more than 230 arrests and a vehicle fire. These cases of civil disobedience are more than election related. For example, during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, hundreds were arrested after multiple skirmishes with police. Vehicles, hay bales and tires were set on fire.
These instances won’t stop and will only get worse as the political climate continues to change. So, the real question is, how do you protect yourself from civil disobedience and riots?
As always, we recommend you prepare for the worst case scenario – which in this case means you’d better be ready for a riot to hit your own community.
When civil disobedience and riots arise, be sure to avoid areas most likely to be hit the hardest, such as urban centers. Have a plan in place to protect your family, your home and quite possibly your community.
Check local laws regarding your fundamental rights for defending your property if looting and other malicious behavior spans to your neighborhood. Additional tips for civil unrest preparation are in the checklist below:
Prepare for Civil Unrest
- Confirm that your basic prep supplies are in order and accessible. This should include food, water and sanitation supplies. Remember, two weeks of supplies is a bare minimum; you’re better off having supplies for three or more months.
- Check stock and expirations on your first-aid kit and medical supplies. This should include all necessary prescription drugs for your immediate family members.
- Double-check security features within and outside your home, including fencing around any property you own.
- Maintain your personal self-defense plan. This includes making sure to have proper ammo for any firearms you have stockpiled. If it’s been a while since you’ve used your gun, it wouldn’t hurt to take a trip to the shooting range for practice.
- Ensure you have cash on hand; small bills are best.
- Accumulate extra goods exclusively for barter, such as coffee, alcohol, batteries, first-aid supplies, etc.
- Check to make sure your communication equipment is in working order. Your gear is no good if it doesn’t function when you need it most. Double-check everything.
- If you have children, grandchildren or pets in your home, make sure to store items for amusement and comfort. In a riot or lock-down situation, they will likely be panicked and could use personal items to help ease anxiety.
- Refresh knowledge of your self-sufficiency skills. It’s common to forget if you haven’t used the skills recently. Take time to read through literature we’ve provided in past communications or self-sufficiency books in your personal library.
- And last but not least, keep a level head and stay quiet. During times of civil unrest, police officers are on edge and understandably so after many recent incidents of officer shootings.
Next time we’ll look at your rights as a U.S. citizen, as well as what you should do if you’re questioned by an authority figure or stopped while driving your car during civil unrest.
North Left Coast Clay is misinformed like many people out there. Hillary Clinton murdered two seven-year old boys when wife of Gov. Clinton in Arkansas. I saw the film about this, a film issued to every member of Congress. Where were you. They also murdered Vince Foster on the White House grounds. He was one of their money laundering partners in Arkansas. Then there was Benghazi. We need some people to research the facts before voting.
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Trump had done more in an incredibly short time even with the fake news and all the opposition. Imagine if the country was actually still united and and we took the power away from the corporations like the CDC ext. Who are able somehow to self a point power. Plus since 1933 about 80 years the american people are listed as enimies of the state. Unless were in a war or disaster / emergency state. The presidents haven’t relencuised the emergency powers act
How long have you been deluded? Prepping began in earnest when your Chicago Comrade and his advisor Hitlery were shown the way to power.
If Trump bought the Presidency ….well…that means that many of your liberal ‘cohorts sold out for good ol’ cash…something they always decry as what their opponents do.
I advise you…in these days of continual deceit by the likes of you and your types……that telling the truth is a revolutionary act……….and you are the farthest from a revolutionary as can be………….
That’s why we Should cut California loose fromfrom the country . Has nothing to offer sanctuary state land of the welfare cheats and illegal aliens.. Wouldn’t live there for free too many nuts
Robert, I’m glad that you’re not in California either. I couldn’t stand another loose nut on the loose. California may have its problems; but, where you live has a bigger one since you’re living there.
Robert, I’m glad that you’re not in California either. I couldn’t stand another loose nut on the loose. California may have its problems; but, where you live has a bigger one since you’re there.
You have the right to say whatever you want, but why do you feel it necessary to foster the already troubled times by blaming our country’s woes on one group or the other. You would have better luck selling survival food if you stuck to the facts and understand we got where we are now by poor leadership across the board. I know people that began serious prepping after Trump bought the presidency. I said it before and I will say it again “Neither the Democrats, or Republicans put up a candidate I wanted to see as POTUS. I chose Clinton because she had knowledge of running the country and what I read about Trump’s past showed me just what he is. As far as not being laughed at, man pay attention. The world is rolling on the floor laughing because of who the country ended up with.
Of course you have the right to your opinion too. However your choice for POTUS would have run this country into the ground. Thank God for the Electoral College!
Good comeback to the liberal!
I agree with you completely Bill..The post above was made by someone mentally deranged..
Clinton or Trump? Two wrongs don’t make it right. We should have had better sense and put better candidates up for election, who is to blame – – – US!