The Mormons have been preparing for this type of event for generations. Something like eight years per person.( I am no longer a Latter Day Saint, but a Pagan). The storage of food and necessaties is common for many groups. Here in the State of Jefferson (Northern California and Southern Oregon) many communities have been preparing for what we refer to as "peak oil". We realize our bogus economy based on oil is in its death throws, no matter what our terrorist government tells us. We believe in a peaceful, locally based economy. I would advise you all to study what Willits, CA. in Mendocino County has done. They have successfully implemented the plan formed and made real by the citizens there, called the Willits Economic Localization or called well for short. The larger circle is divided into smaller units, each with an area to develope for survival in the event of a natural disaster such as earthquake, fires, or <<she wispers>>> government intervention in our lives. They can do that without question since THEY, not us, passed the Patriot Act. Sort of like Nazi Germany, but I ramble. Anyway, each sub circle is focused on either energy, food, water, health, transportation, education, communication, etc... I was involved in the health bubble for a short time before I moved. The hospital was working to keep solar available, the physicians and nurses were lobbying to get herbal medicines included in health insurance, the nurses were keeping track of all the shut ins/ elderly in the community to insure they were not left unattended in the event of a disaster. Stockpiling of meds with rotation to insure fresh supply is being done. Other circles had the schools put on solar powre. The community was being educated in what used to grow there to feed the local people, as now it is a lot of wine grapes. there were pears, wheat, plums, nuts. anyway, water issues were being addressed, as well as short wave radios. What the community could offer in trade (lumber and marijuana) were being dealt with too. It is way to much to get into here and now. But it can be done. Peacefully, with respect for our neighbors, sort of like a tribal effort. and yes, here in the U.S.A. Of course, the State of Jefferson area is progressive in its thinking. That is how it is getting done. Yes, each family must meet its own needs, but really, each family must realize its connectedness to its community, and realize that tribal systems are the natural state of existence for humans, not the system of what is in majority now.
Blessings of Love and Light,
Suzi

The Elders of the worlds ancient societies, ie Native Americans both north, central and south, African, Asian, and yes even from your part of the world have told us that this has happened before, will happen again, and a few of us will survive. We must be prepared to bring to the new world a spiritual base filled with stories ands truths to rebuild the society we will want and need. Expecting the pods to save us is great. We must, however, realize we will be living in a world that will require us to have a totally different set of skills than that which sustain us now. How and what will you have to survive once you leave the pod? I suggest you put into your pod the life skills, tools, and mind set that will sustain you and your loved ones once you leave your humble abode and venture forth into the new world. Most of what you know and use today will not be of any use when it comes to living. It will be very primative. Hunter/gatherer will be the way. I think the Aboriginals of Australia could teach us all about the right way of living on the earth. They have it down pat as far as I am concerned. A balance with nature, a right relationship with water, food, and a spirituality that honors themselves and the world.
Perhaps you could start a forum tribe on this subject?