What are the differences in preparing for an emergency in the city compared to a town or rural area? What are some good overall preps to include?

It's imperative to stay in shape. Lift weights, cross train, focus on cardio or do all of the above. A nation of fat-headed people is easier to push over than lean and mean ones.

We must secure ourselves and our home no matter where we live. Guns, knives, martial arts? What about surveillance cameras, arming the family, guard dogs, and a panic room? The appropriate training is imperative when it comes to protecting you and yours.

Do you have a communication plan in place if a disaster happens? Whether it's walkie-talkies, CB radio, cell phones, HAM radio or smoke signals read about all things communication here.

Do you know which types of food last the longest? Are you collecting canned foods? Are you a gardener? What about water? Which foods can be stored the longest, are the most nutritious, and need the least amount of energy to prepare? If you don't have a clue then get to studying.

As a species we are losing our ability to hunt game and provide our family with fresh meat. We are becoming very dependent upon the grocery store. This is dangerous. What happens when the power goes out?

The pastime of fishing and even boating is sailing off into the sunset. Just like hunting game it's important to be able to fish, clean the fish, and cook the fish. A very important topic.

Only know how to order from a menu or hail a taxi, city slicker? Don't know how to make a campfire, make a sleeping area under the stars or build a shelter? Without these skills you can perish fast in the woods.

We know economies can and will crash. So how can we invest in order to come out okay; purchase precious metals, hoard cash, short the market, buy Bitcoins? It's imperative to have investments that are diversified in many areas. Be smart. Learn through financial discipline.

So you think it's too late to save your homeland? Where is a better place to thrive? What nation has more freedom; economic or otherwise? What crucial steps are necessary? A way out is key. At a minimum you should have fresh passport ready to go.