Hooray, it's almost the end of the world!
26.9.2018
Translation: machine translated
The end is nigh. If the preppers are to be believed, the apocalypse is just around the corner. They don't know exactly what's going to happen, but they're preparing for every eventuality. The watchword? Find a refuge to survive extreme situations: a power cut, nuclear disaster, volcanic eruption or even war. There's no scenario that preppers can't envisage.
A prepper's cellar serves as a warehouse as well as a refuge: dry food for a year or so, water tanks, treatment stations, a generator, gas bottles, firewood, protective masks, CBRN suits and a crossbow (but only for hunting animals). For many, preparing for the end of the world seems far-fetched. But plausible scenarios for a smaller-scale apocalypse do exist. What's more, the media, politicians and social networks are fostering a climate of fear. So it's hardly surprising that many people want to be prepared. It's not conspiracy theorists or cult followers who are predicting the end of the world. Instead, look to your neighbour or cousin who is secretly stocking up his bunker. Preppers have become socially acceptable. Or maybe they always have been. Until recently, survivalism was enshrined in legislation. It was only in 2012 that the law on the obligation to build private fallout shelters was relaxed. Today, preparing for a doomsday scenario is a private matter. If you don't know who in your family has set up a doomsday shelter in the basement, there's a good reason. After all, who wants to share their expensive emergency rations if disaster strikes? So the prepper prefers to keep quiet rather than give up his supplies. In an emergency, selfishness takes precedence over solidarity. When it comes to survival, it's every man for himself. If this really does happen, the preppers already have their anthem (provided the solar panel is able to charge the music player and boombox).
Preppers, those survival experts, are prepared for almost any eventuality. So we've summarised the scenarios for you, ranked by us according to their degree of probability.
See you soon
Flooding
You have to abandon your home, food becomes scarce. Due to the lack of drinking water, diseases are proliferating.
Very likely
Extended power outage
The darkness is annoying. No in-store checkouts work, so you'll need to have enough groceries and self-powered devices on hand.
Probable
Pandemic
Fatal infection on a national or global scale. You will be quarantined and will need to wear protective clothing if you leave your home.
Nuclear disaster
Everything is contaminated, food and water are in short supply. You'll have to stay in a fallout shelter.
Very unlikely
Volcanic eruption
Volcanic ash darkens the atmosphere for months. Consequence: crops lost due to darkness.
Seeds
Quantity discount
CHF5.10 per piece for 4 units
Samen Mauser Sweet corn Sweet Profiline
Vegetable seeds
Gamma-ray burst
The protective ozone layer is destroyed, the sun's rays become very harmful: so you need to protect yourself when you go out.
Nearly impossible
Zombies
The zombie virus is spreading and threatening humanity. But since "The Walking Dead," we know what we have to do.
The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
The killer tomatoes are attacking and threatening humanity. Get ready!
Bluetooth speakers
Libratone Zipp
8 h, Rechargeable battery operated, USB power delivery, Electrical connection
Evolution
An alien life form, which arrived on Earth following a meteorite impact, is rapidly developing and threatening terrestrial life.
For those who believe
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Simon Balissat
Teamleader Editorial
Simon.Balissat@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.
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