Hi Findanswers,

It's great that you have the humility to learn - from that we grow. And that prepares us in the best way.

I would say this - if they do take the system down for some spurious reason, it's likely only to be a couple of days or so. Or else they risk losing control altogether. In which case, by far the best thing to stock up on, is dried and canned food. Plus also bottled water. Of course this is also essential incase the system goes down for any other reason - a solar flare for example.

Some people are collecting small amounts of gold and silver (although not me). It's possibly not a bad idea. But then you'd have to know how and where you could exchange it to make any sense. I would also say, having a small amount of cash readily available is a good thing - until, and if, they try to phase it out completely.

Another essential thing for everyone, is to see if you have a Transition Town network in your vicinity - reach out to them. Connect. Attend any meetings. Because they are designed to bring people together in times like the ones we're considering. They're about bringing people together in mutual support, around alternative food supplies, energy etc. Even bartering and local currencies.

Check out the movement. I volunteered with them here in my home Town in Glastonbury as long ago as 2007: Transition Towns

Well wishes

Open 💎