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If there were was a systematic collapse of society, the Federal Government would distribute relief supplies in only certain cities designated as relief cities. So, the people would self transport or get on FEMA trains and buses to get to these relief cities. But watch out, because having millions of starving people converging on a relief city would be prone to violence and disease.

In this way, we wouldn't need to self-relocate because we have our own storage. We wouldn't be watching our neighbor starve either, because those that didn't prepare would go to the relief cities for food.

davedan wrote:If there were was a systematic collapse of society, the Federal Government would distribute relief supplies in only certain cities designated as relief cities. So, the people would self transport or get on FEMA trains and buses to get to these relief cities. But watch out, because having millions of starving people converging on a relief city would be prone to violence and disease.

In this way, we wouldn't need to self-relocate because we have our own storage. We wouldn't be watching our neighbor starve either, because those that didn't prepare would go to the relief cities for food.

This comment about FEMA trains and such has been mentioned elsewhere. I'm curious about this? If there is a breakdown of society, I think the last place I would want to be would be far away from home (unless it is on fire or similarly in distress).

Is that the government plan?

If there was a total collaspe of society, I wouldn't want to leave home either. But if I was about to starve, I think I'd be inclined to consider getting on the train.

If I was FEMA, and there was a country-wide disruption of society in the US, and if there were food and water that could be distributed, I would only assume that there would be designated distribution sites.

davedan wrote:If I was FEMA, and there was a country-wide disruption of society in the US, and if there were food and water that could be distributed, I would only assume that there would be designated distribution sites.

FEMA isn't the most organized or trustworthy agency in the world. They didn't get their act together on Katrina until they called in the resources of the military to do the heavy lifting. I would guess they would have to do that again and I would wait for the pros before I did anything. Something tells me that our military might otherwise be occupied.

edzachary wrote:

davedan wrote:If I was FEMA, and there was a country-wide disruption of society in the US, and if there were food and water that could be distributed, I would only assume that there would be designated distribution sites.

FEMA isn't the most organized or trustworthy agency in the world. They didn't get their act together on Katrina until they called in the resources of the military to do the heavy lifting. I would guess they would have to do that again and I would wait for the pros before I did anything. Something tells me that our military might otherwise be occupied.

...that is if you believe what FEMA claims to be about versus what its really about.

Might research the creation and early funding of FEMA by Mr. Oliver North!

Mummy wrote:

edzachary wrote:

davedan wrote:If I was FEMA, and there was a country-wide disruption of society in the US, and if there were food and water that could be distributed, I would only assume that there would be designated distribution sites.

FEMA isn't the most organized or trustworthy agency in the world. They didn't get their act together on Katrina until they called in the resources of the military to do the heavy lifting. I would guess they would have to do that again and I would wait for the pros before I did anything. Something tells me that our military might otherwise be occupied.

...that is if you believe what FEMA claims to be about versus what its really about.

Might research the creation and early funding of FEMA by Mr. Oliver North!

I don't doubt the insinuation of this, as they was why I said they weren't the most "trustworthy" in the world. I don't know, with all that has to be done, if there is time to study every secret combination. I would trust the Spirit on this and prepare to go on without FEMA, the government or the military (and maybe even, at time, the Church won't be there either).

I love to see how many People, love to "Share", I see so many members not even willing to pay their tithing or do their home teaching, or serve one another when times are tough, yet when it comes down to it "were all gonna share and live happily ever after. Sharing is a good thing however,
Many are not even willing to help those in need and that includes now.

So when it comes down to it were all gonna pull our resources and Share?
This is a great plan for those who have not been willing to prepare for a day of adversity.

President Benson said, “Should the Lord decide at this time to cleanse the Church--and the need for that cleansing seems to be increasing--a famine in this land of one year's duration could wipe out a large percentage of slothful members, including some ward and stake officers. Yet we cannot say we have not been warned. (Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.265, 266)

Gee how is that ganna happen? There is going to be a cleansing within the Church.

My point about possible FEMA food distribution sites is that I would avoid them. However some will be forced to take their chances.

But such a situation with millions on an area would present a great risk for disease and unrest. Some natural some possibly engineered.

davedan wrote:My point about possible FEMA food distribution sites is that I would avoid them. However some will be forced to take their chances.

But such a situation with millions on an area would present a great risk for disease and unrest. Some natural some possibly engineered.

All the more reason to prepare on our own....

A wise course of action...

I would trust the Spirit on this and prepare to go on without FEMA, the government or the military

(and maybe even, at times, the Church won't be there either).

I would say that's a good bet.

I love to see how many People, love to "Share", I see so many members not even willing to pay their tithing or do their home teaching, or serve one another when times are tough, yet when it comes down to it "were all gonna share and live happily ever after. Sharing is a good thing however. Many are not even willing to help those in need and that includes now.

Reading this brought to mind something that happened in Gospel Doctrine class in my ward a few years ago. The lesson was on the 'Last Days', and the teacher asked for a show of hands of who would be willing to drop what they were doing, leave their homes, and head to Missouri to build the NJ if the prophet asked them to. Almost every hand in the class went up. The teacher then asked for a show of hands of who had done all their home/visiting teaching in the last month - very few raised hands, but a lot of red cheeks... :ymblushing:

He, of course, then went on to say, what makes any of us think we'd have the faith (courage, ability, etc.) to do that HUGE undertaking with who knows what dreadful things are going on around us, if we can't even manage to have the faith (courage, ability, etc.) to be good home/visiting teachers during relatively peaceful times. Point taken!