What is your TEOTWAWKI?
7 min readThe End Of The World As We Know It.
It DOES NOT MEAN the end of the world. This is why we prep. The threats that we face are many. As preppers we want to survive Teotwawki. The collapse events vary in degree, but your preparedness plan should prepare for the worst.
Whether fantasy, or reality, we all have “collapse events” that we prepare for. Those who are not preppers still have their “collapse event”. TEOTWAWKI could be loss of a job for which they maintain a rainy day fund. It could be damage to their home from storms, fire or vandals, for which they carry insurance. For the weakest among us, TEOTWAWKI could mean a zit on their chin before a big date for which they have makeup concealer.
For preppers, TEOTWAWKI may mean the zombie apocalypse as portrayed in The Walking Dead or the very real possibility of the economic collapse of the US Dollar and the resulting societal unrest. Via my website we have surveyed fellow preppers and readers over the years and asked:
What is your TEOTWAWKI?
Here are the top ten responses:
1. Economic Collapse
Most Preppers’ number one threat is economic collapse. Many of the other threats that we face would necessarily result in economic collapse. All great empires and societies have collapsed. There are no exceptions. Are Americans so arrogant that they don’t think it can’t happen to us? Or, are most Americans simply oblivious sheep unaware of the wolf (economic collapse) in their midst. All empires end when they are defeated by a more vigorous empire … or when their financing runs out.
2. Natural Disaster
The earth’s weather is very mysterious. One day it is sunny the next it is raining. In fact, sometimes as you are driving down the road, you hit the “wall” between a sunny day and a severe thunderstorm. Man has spent years trying to predict weather patterns but it is still an inexact science. Some of the most common occurring disasters of nature include hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and earthquakes. A Natural Disaster may not necessarily be a collapse event. Size, in this case, matters. Prepping for a SuperVolcano eruption, or an earthquake along the New Madrid Fault is beyond the normal preparations one may have for a hurricane. For one thing, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are difficult to predict. But if you have the will to survive, be ready for all contingencies.
3. CyberAttack
Simply put, a CyberAttack is a deliberate exploitation of computer systems. CyberAttacks are used to gain access to information but can also be used to alter computer code, insert malware or takeover the operations of a computer driven network. One of the threats concerning preppers is the use of a CyberAttack to cause a grid down scenario. There are many bad actors on the international stage that could wreak havoc in the US by shutting down our power grid and enjoying the resulting chaos. No bombs. no bullets. No swordfights. Just a few keystrokes at the computer. And we’re done.
4. Electro Magnetic Pulse
An electromagnetic pulse, referred to as an EMP, is a high intensity burst of electromagnetic energy that can be delivered in the form of a nuclear weapon detonated above the earth’s surface or by a sudden burst of solar charged particles in the form of a coronal mass ejection (discussed here). An EMP attack would decimate America’s electrical and technological infrastructure sending our society back to the 19th century. Are EMP’s the thing of fiction? Not necessarily. It is estimated by a Congressional study that nine out of ten Americans would ultimately die as a result. It is the grid down scenario resulting from the EMP attack that concerns many preppers. Further, many preppers realize that any rogue state or terrorist organization could obtain the technology to blast an EMP above the United States.
5. Coronal Mass Ejection
Like an Electromagnetic Pulse attack, a Space Weather event called a Coronal Mass Ejection, or CME, can cause serious problems for electrical systems on Earth. A CME produces a magnetic shock-wave that extends billions of miles into space. If the Earth is in the path of this shock-wave, our electrical systems can be overloaded causing massive damage to the power grid. In 1859, a massive solar flare hit North America causing telegraph systems to meltdown. Known as the Carrington Event, a CME of this magnitude today could knock out the Power Grid throughout North America. In July 2012 the Earth narrowly missed a CME of this magnitude.
6. Pandemic
A pandemic is an epidemic of infectious disease that has spread through human populations across a large region. Think Ebola, cholera, smallpox and influenza to name a few. A big concern of scientists is the developing antibiotic resistance of some “super-bugs”. Where will the next pandemic come from? It can be carried by an airline passenger. It could be brought into the United States by an illegal alien via our southern border. It could be delivered by a Bio-terror attack. Many will tell you that it’s not a matter of if, but when. I believe that the world is becoming increasingly more likely to see a major event. It’s a process that is highly predictable. A pandemic outbreak in today’s world would likely travel much quicker, and could cause far more deaths than previous pandemics. Think that almost 100 years ago, when we had the 1918 pandemic, it could take months to circumnavigate the globe. Today, it can be accomplished in a day. With more individuals traveling than ever before, the opportunity for a pandemic strain to spread is greater than it has ever been.
7. Bio-terror
“Could it not be contrived to send the Small Pox among those Disaffected Tribes of Indians?”
Amherst, July 1763
A bio-terror attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs to cause illness or death. These germs are often found in nature. But they can sometimes be made more harmful by increasing their ability to cause disease, spread, or resist medical treatment.The expectations of the general public regarding a Bio-terror attack involve how should I be equipped in the form of apparel, masks, etc. Also people want to know whether they are infected and what drugs or vaccines are available to them to prevent, or treat, infection.
8. Near Earth Objects ~ NEO’s
A Near Earth Object, NEO, is an asteroid, comet or large meteoroid whose orbit intersects the Earth’s orbit and which may pose a collision danger. Throughout the Earth’s history, NEO’s have been responsible for extinction events, such as the demise of dinosaurs. NASA tracks Near Earth Objects through its NEO program and it lists every known potential future Earth impact event. Depending upon the size and nature of the NEO, Planet Earth may be facing Armageddon. They call it an extinction event. I call it: We’re F***d.
9. Nuclear War
It was just another day, then …
Nuclear War, the exchange of nuclear weapons between two or more countries, is unthinkable. It can’t happen. Right? Wrong! Most people believe that a conventional Nuclear War between say, the US and Russia, would result in mutual annihilation and destruction. Hence, that alone has a deterrent effect. However, there are new players on the nuclear stage, such as North Korea, Iran, China, Pakistan, India. Most of these countries don’t like us very much. What if nuclear weapons fall into the hands of terrorists, who have nothing to lose? Even a small exchange of nuclear warheads will create a global environmental catastrophe. A nuclear exchange in the northern hemisphere would result in TEOTWAWKI. Scientific models reveal that the Earth would suffer a 20 year long winter and worldwide famine.
10. Zombie Apocalypse
Fiction. Right? No need to prep for the Zombie Apocalypse. I thought the same thing until I saw video of the dude in Miami eating the other dude on the sidewalk. That said, even the government has used the prospect of a zombie apocalypse to encourage Americans to be better prepared for disaster. Yes, The Walking Dead is the most popular show on television. It is fictional. But, people love it and if it turns them to prepping, all the better.
The above scenarios are not “fear-mongering” as many wish to proclaim. There are historical examples for each (except the zombie apocalypse, as far as we know). We believe that fear is a great motivator. Whatever it takes to create more preppers, then I am all for it. So, what is your TEOTWAWKI? Vote in our poll at www.BobbyAkart.com.
Because you never know when the day before … is the day before.
Prepare for tomorrow.
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Agreed that an economic collapse is the most likely scenario, but the question then becomes SLOW OR FAST? Do we drift into bad times, or is it a swift process? The debacle of 2008 was a long time brewing but, when it happened, it happened fast. Might it be EVEN FASTER next time?
Hi Erik and thanks for reading! I believe economic collapse comes about gradually unless a collapse event accelerates the process. Author Steve Konkoly and I have just released Book One in The Boston Brahmin series entitled The Loyal Nine. We depict an America in social and economic decline – gradually. The world is one bad news story away from the “swift process” you allude to in your comment.
Thanks again for reading and congrats on your new website – PreparedMindset.com!
I think an economic collapse is inevitable given our unrestricted spending and ever growing debt. I do think it will be a time-release event rather than an over the cliff event. The dollar will lose value (probably 10-15%) when the Chinese Renmimbe (Yuan) becomes a reserve currency this October.
Not nuclear war but a nuclear detonation in a major American city is the next most likely scenario as I see it. A 10 kiloton suitcase bomb would just be too easy to import through our porous borders and plant. I think this would be easier for terrorists to achieve than an EMP and the resulting tightening in border and internal security would foster a police state environment that will undermine the very freedoms that make us what we are.
I would say the collapse of the money system is very likely. But a natural disaster is more likely and could be the worse of the two. NEO’s, CME’s etc we can’t really know how likely they are to occur in the next 50 -100years.
Of interest, I’m sure you know, is the Spanish Flu of 1918 killed many more people then WW1 and some historians credit the impact of the Flu as getting Germany to surrender when the did. Of course we have much greater understanding of infectious diseases these days and while the systems are working there is a chance to sidestep this one:)
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I used to think along the lines of a single event causing TEOTWAWKI. My thought process was X happens then we’re in the middle of it. Over the last couple of years though I’ve changed my thinking to consider multiple events in sort of a cause and effect progression.
I agree that economic collapse is pretty much a given. It could be the trigger event or as a result of something else but it is going to happen. Any of the disasters above could trigger it but which ones might occur as a result of it? Also, what other disasters not listed might result?
Certainly EMP attack and nuclear war could happen. Not listed but possible is a foreign invasion or activation of illegal alien criminals already here. As with financial collapse I believe martial law is very likely at least for some period of time. It could also trigger the collapse.
OK, I’m babbling again. But I believe we should consider multiple events occurring over some period of time. I constantly update my scenario to suit current events. Right now we have everything in place for global insanity this summer.
If the riots/looting spreads like the regime and media so badly desire we could be looking at martial law quickly following. (any coincidence that everything needed for martial law is in place?) Both could trigger a financial collapse which would further civil unrest. Throw in some coordinated terrorist attacks for good measure and if martial law isn’t already in place it will be now. Anarchy will quickly emerge. Once the country is in full blown collapse someone is going to attack either by EMP, nuclear, or both.
If we make it through the summer without martial law I’ll have to update again. Hopefully I will have to.
Civil unrest is what I expect. It well be economic and civil unrest. Like what has been discussed, 2008 is still with a lot of Americans. The rich and politicians have made the recovery. But many lower income people are still struggling. Protests for a 15 dollar wage and promises of economical equality by politicians has fueled a hidden civil unrest along with racial unrest. The actions of both Russian and Chinese moves to devalue the dollar will trigger a collapse. J.m.o.
As for what I prepare for, I prepare less by type of disaster than I do by basic human needs. The basic needs are pretty much the same, no matter what the disaster. As I meet my goals for the basics I do specific things for specific disasters. There really aren’t that many individual elements that aren’t appropriate for several sets of circumstances. My ultimate goal is to be as self-sufficient for as long of a period as it is practical to be in modern society.
This is a list of the things I consider when I’m making preps, in alphabetical order. The dangers in some of them relate directly to peoples’ belief in them, as much as the actual event. Some things don’t have to happen to be a danger. The mere belief can be enough to set people on a destructive path.
(No. I’m not ready for all of them yet. And yes, some of them simply call for having your affairs in order.)
1. A New Messiah
2. A new Persian Empire
3. Active shooter at public venue/business
4. Active shooter at school/college campus
5. Addictive Entertainment
6. Advanced Technology disaster
7. Agenda 21
8. Airplane crash
9. Anarchy
10. Antibiotic resistant bacteria
11. Armageddon
12. Atmospheric River storm/severe flooding
13. Automotive accident
14. Avalanche
15. Aztlan/Reconquista Uprising
16. Bank closure/failure/mandated bank holiday
17. Bath Salt drug zombies
18. Becoming a refugee
19. Becoming lost in the megalopolis
20. Becoming lost in the wilderness
21. Bee Colony Collapse Disorder (fungi/pesticide/parasites) crop pollination failures
22. Biblical flood
23. Biblical plagues
24. Biological war/attack
25. Black hole appearance
26. Blackout
27. Blizzard
28. Boat wreck/ship wreck
29. Brownout
30. Carrington Event/Massive solar flare
31. Celestial object impact/near miss
32. Chemical war/attack
33. Civil war
34. Civilian disarmament
35. Cloning of dangerous plants/animals
36. Cloning of humans
37. Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)
38. Communication restrictions
39. Crime wave
40. Crop failures
41. Dam failure/collapse
42. Dangerous wildlife confrontation
43. Dark matter/anti-matter incident
44. Declining drinking water aquifer levels
45. Drinking water aquifer contamination/poisoning
46. Drought
47. Dust bowl
48. Earth Core Cooling
49. Earth orbit shift
50. Earthquake
51. Eco-system collapse
52. Electro Magnetic Pulse attack (EMP attack)
53. Electro Magnetic Pulse from coronal mass ejection or other solar activity
54. Encroachment of drinking water aquifers by seawater
55. Environmental disaster
56. Epidemic
57. Ethnic war
58. Evidence of extraterrestrials
59. Extraterrestrial biological contamination
60. Fire storm
61. Flash mob violence/criminal event
62. Flash flood
63. Food shortages/price increases
64. Forest fire/wild fire
65. Fuel shortages/price increases
66. Fungal infections of food staples crops
67. Gamma ray burst from neutron star collision
68. Global cooling/Ice Age
69. Global nuclear war
70. Global warming
71. Gold/PM recall
72. Gold/PM restrictions
73. Government Tyranny
74. Grand Alignment induced tectonic activity
75. Ground surface tilt/rise/subsidence from tectonics/magma movement
76. Gulf Stream shutdown/subsidence
77. Hail
78. Hazmat incident
79. Heat wave
80. Home gardening restrictions
81. Home invasion
82. Hostage situation
83. Hostile extraterrestrials
84. House/apartment/building fire
85. Hurricane
86. Hypercane
87. Ice Storm
88. Infrastructure collapse/failures
89. Invasion of the US
90. Invasive plant and animal species
91. Kidnapped
92. Lahar
93. Landslide/mudslide
94. Large scale JIT delivery failures
95. Limited nuclear war/attack
96. Limnic eruption
97. Local major accident (aircraft/auto/rail/building)
98. Local major crime
99. Local/regional gun grab
100. Lockdown at school/college campus
101. Lockdown at work/business
102. Loss of job
103. Magnetic pole shift
104. Major conventional war
105. Major economic depression
106. Major nuclear power plant incident
107. Martial Law
108. Massive tectonic activity
109. Maunder Minimum low sunspot cycle triggered ice age
110. Medical emergency
111. Mega Tsunami (La Palma, West Antarctic Ice Sheet)
112. Mega Volcano (Yellowstone Caldera)
113. Methane Hydrate release
114. National bankruptcy/default
115. Nationwide/global economic breakdown
116. Nemesis induced Oort Cloud meteorite rain
117. New colonial activity (Fr., Sp., Port., It., Germ., Japan, China, Russia, UK, Brazil, Ven.)
118. New, more restrictive assault weapons ban
119. New World Order (NWO)
120. Out of control bio-genetics/bio-technology
121. Out of control Nano-technology/robotics
122. Overpopulation
123. Ozone layer depletion
124. Pandemic/Syndemic pandemic
125. Peaceful extraterrestrials
126. Peak oil
127. Personal financial breakdown
128. Personal/family catastrophic illness
129. Personal impact crimes
130. Pestilence
131. Political unrest/backlash
132. Pyroclastic flow
133. Racial war
134. Rainforest deforestation
135. Rampant inflation
136. Rapid Population Decline
137. Refugees
138. Regional climate change
139. Released/escaped dangerous zoo/circus animals
140. Religious war
141. Resource war
142. Rogue Military Activity
143. Rotational pole shift
144. Runaway GM food plant failure/cross contamination
145. Safe deposit box (non-bank) restrictions/closures
146. Sand/dust storms/Haboob
147. Sea level drop
148. Sea level rise
149. Second coming
150. Sentient computer(s) take over
151. Severe Lightning
152. Shipwrecked/marooned
153. Shortages of goods and services for a variety of reasons
154. Sinkholes
155. Slow rise flood
156. Social break down
157. Solar radiation increase/decrease
158. State bankruptcy/default
159. Strikes/boycotts/embargoes/price controls
160. Sub-atomic particle research accident
161. Sudden regional major population shift
162. Super-storm
163. Tailings pond dam failure/collapse
164. Terrorism of all types
165. The Anti-Christ
166. Tornado
167. Total gun ban/confiscation
168. Train wreck
169. Travel restrictions
170. Tsunami
171. UN Small Arms Treaty
172. UN/One World Government
173. US Coup
174. US revolution
175. Utilities failures
176. Vehicle breakdown/stranded
177. Volcano
178. Water shortages
179. Water system contamination/poisoning
180. Wealth redistribution (by currency exchange/tax rates)
181. Weapons restrictions
182. Weather Modification attack
183. Widespread civil unrest/riots
184. Wild animal rampage
185. World Population dramatic increase
186. Zombies/vampires/werewolves/other supernatural dangers (Just kidding! Sort of.)
Just my opinion.