Are you ready for a major war ? Expect economic collapse . Expect martial law . Expect a breakdown of society and mass food shortages . When wars begin , first strikes happen unexpectedly . .. North Korea : Threat After Threat After ThreatDon ' t make the mistake of thinking these precision nuclear strikes North Korea is threatening would be fired from within North Korea ' s borders . What if North Korea puts these nukes on a cargo ship bound for the U . S . and then simply fires several nukes at coastal cities from a few miles off America ' s shoreline ? Why Preparing for War May one Day Save Your Life 1 . Be Prepared for Martial Law What does it mean to be prepared for martial law ? It means that you need to be ready for U . S . government forces to make a local grab for power where communities across the region are told to lock down in homes or even possibly " FEMA camps ". FEMA camps may first appear outside areas that have suffered mass casualties , damaged or destroyed homes , and destroyed or leveled buildings . Since any forward attack on the U . S . homeland is likely to follow a pre - emptive attack on the electrical grid ( we ' ve heard too many times how fragile the power grid is in recent years ) , expect an immediate disruption in transportation systems critical to food supplies . This means that under martial law we can expect government rationing , where long lines form for basic food needs , stretching several blocks or longer . Cyberattacks 2 . Be Prepared for U . S . Defense Computers to Go HaywireThe Chinese and Russian military have been accused many times of cyberattacks and intrusions on top level computer systems at multiple levels of U . S . defenses . We can bet that reach includes U . K . systems and other Western allies . Taken offline , we could expect this to hamper U . S . defenses and communications in ways that could give the upper hand to an attacking nation . What About " Mutual Assured Destruction " from the Cold War ? 3 . Be Prepared for a Compromise of America ' s Nuclear Missile SilosWith so many stocks of nuclear weapons held by the world ' s superpowers ( the U . S . , Russia , and China ) , America ' s policy of " mutual assured destruction " was in place to tell our enemies that " if you nuke us , we will nuke you . " The 1983 movie War Games showed how a computer hacker could accidentally start a world - wide nuclear war simply by triggering one country to fire off it ' s nukes . Thankfully this was just a movie -- if something like this had actually happened we would now be 30 years into a post apocalypse and the earth only beginning to recover from a world wide nuclear war that would have annihilated much of humanity back in 1983 - 1985 . So what about " mutual assured destruction " being a deterrent today ? Well , it is still in place , and it is still a deterrent . Here ' s a frightening fact for people to consider : If we are attacked with nukes by an outside nation , that would mean that they had probably circumvented ( hacked ) our computer systems at such a level that the attacking nation ( s ) somehow shut down communications or electrical power to the ICBM ' s ( nuclear missile silos ) while also in some second scheme pin pointed the location of each of the U . S . ' s nuclear submarines , and then dealt with those subs in some manner . With our nuclear defenses thoroughly compromised , " mutual assured destruction " would be a null issue . Regions Near the Coast : Attacks from the Air and Ocean 4 . Things Are Not What They SeemSuccessful first wave attacks at different times of history have arrived sometimes disguised as something else ( such as a real life " Trojan Horse " from ancient Greek writings ) or simply have been a complete surprise ( the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 ) . What avenues could a " Trojan Horse " strike the U . S . and disguise first wave attacks ? Consider : Cargo Ships that are carrying surface to air missiles , helicopters , tanks , and even troops . Cruise Lines that are also carrying weapons , missiles , and troops . Commercial jets flying in to the U . S . from overseas ( the plot from the first " Red Dawn " from the early 1980 s where a first wave attack was launched by Russia and allies and disguised as inbound commercial jets ) . Orbiting Satellites carrying small ( or large ) nuclear tipped missiles that could withstand entry through the atmosphere and be fired on U . S . cities . Foreign Exchange " Students " ( some of these foreign exchange students , many who are here from China , may not be here just for a college degree -- they may be here awaiting " orders "). Which brings us to : State and Civil Government : Attacks from Forces Already in the U . S 5 . They Were Already HereIf you ' re going to set up a new government once the first government falls , why obliterate standing and operational government buildings when you can simply take them ? With millions of illegal immigrants within our borders , and tens of millions more of " legal " immigrants and non U . S . citizens , such as international " business owners ", foreign " diplomats " and foreign " exchange students ", it ' s not a stretch of the imagination to see a first wave attack including highly trained foreign special forces soldiers and foreign " secret agents " planted here for that purpose . The international spy game is alive and well and every country has it ' s own form of CIA , MI 6 , and KGB ( now called the FSB ) , and it may not be that difficult to plant foreign agents at various levels of government and even within the U . S . military . UK GUARDIAN : FSB : Vladimir Putin ' s immensely powerful modern - day KGBMy bet is that any scheme for an attack and takeover of the U . S . will include widespread distribution of foreign agents within U . S . borders , which has probably already taken place . And the more years that pass , the more likely these agents can get deeply entrenched into U . S . life , government , and military . Finally , many of these foreign agents may be currently turning real U . S . citizens into " double agents " ( by lies , money , or by coercion ) who turn on their homeland to support a new government and new rule of law . Being Prepared for a Missile Strike 6 . Duck and cover -- and put on protective chemical gearimage : https : / / www . secretsofsurvival . com / ads / time - chemical - warfare . jpgU . S . Soldier Testing Chemical Warfare Gear - Time MagazineIn the Middle East , Israel has been under a constant state of threat from missile strikes and public bombings courtesy of hate - filled Islamic attackers . Because of this , schools , government , and numerous businesses across Israel and public marketplaces have access to bomb shelters . Unfortunately , the population at large across the U . S . does not have access to bomb shelters nor have they taken part in any bombing drills . Supplies for nuclear and chemical emergenciesWe can ' t simply get under our desks to survive a bombing -- this isn ' t an earthquake . It ' s a missile strike -- and that missile may be outfitted with a chemical weapon . We need something better than an earthquake drill in place . Or some of our kids are likely to die from chemical attack . For now , preparation comes down to us . Useful items for wartime include a personal radiation dector for detecting if you ' ve been exposed to radiation or if an area has . Recommended elsewhere on the site , are chemical protective masks rated for a nuclear or chemical emergency and potassium iodide pills ( which reduce the chances of several types of cancer if taken within a short time of radiation exposure ) . When it comes to chemical protective masks , these are standard in places like Israel and we can bet a number of people are well versed on what to do in the event of a sudden attack . Like Israel , American schools need war drillsShouldn ' t schools and colleges that are located in major cities have some kind of drill in place for a chemical weapon attack ? Many of our students are sitting ducks and they ' re not going to know what hit them . Russia Builds Military Alliance with Iran and Iran Vows to Wipe Israel Off the Mapimage : https : / / www . secretsofsurvival . com / ads / epicenter - world - war - last - days . jpgEpicenter by Joel Rosenberg - Is Russia ' s Alliance with Iran a sign of the last days ? You see , at some point , and it may be soon , death is coming for a lot of people . New York Time ' s bestselling author Joel Rosenberg produced a 1 - hour documentary ( now on DVD ) titled , Epicenter - Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your Future . Here Rosenberg lays out in specific detail how the recent military alliance between Russia and Iran and the rise of Radical Islam should be a terrifying signal to the world that " last days " events from the Bible are about to unfold . Iran ' s vow to " wipe Israel off the map " is a second terrifying signal . Not sure what to believe ? Spend a few minutes listening to Joel Rosenberg lay this out for you in specific detail : New York Times best - selling author Joel C . Rosenberg takes readers on an unforgettable journey through prophecy and current events . .. You won ' t want to miss Joel ' s exclusive interviews with Israeli , Palestinian , and Russian leaders ( including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ) along with previously classified CIA and White House documents . .. With growing interest in prophecy , this documentary will answer questions such as " Are we living in the last days ? " But who is even listening ? Actually a lot of people are in tune with the times the world is living in . But a lot more people are not . And , according to the Bible , that is why the most terrible time that has ever occurred at any point in history is coming to the world at some point in future days , warnings that were written about 2 , 000 years ago by the Apostle John . Those days look like they are here now . Missiles Are Falling From the Sky - What to Do 7 . Evacuate to the countryside or take cover in a bomb shelter . If you have the option , like a lot of people in Israel have today , head immediately for a bomb shelter . Several cities around the U . S . and U . K . may have a bomb shelter from the Cold War days where city officials could flee to in the event of an impending attack . It ' s hard to know which ones are available to the public though -- and what their policies are for letting just anyone have access to it . Even though that bomb shelter may be nearby , it ' s possible that in the chaos of the day , you may never actually get inside . What if the bomb shelter had filled to capacity and someone had simply locked the door to anyone else ? A number of people from the prepping community have built bomb shelters , with several being built during the Cold War days . If a bomb shelter isn ' t available , the other option is to high tail it for an open area away ( or out to the countryside ) and get away from any important buildings , large bridges , or tunnels . Each of these are possible locations for missile strikes -- especially large bridges and tunnel systems . A great way to cause havoc for a few million people who live in places like New York and San Francisco is to immediately take out large bridges and tunnels , effectively trapping hundreds of thousands of people inside an isolated area , and cutting off evacuation routes . Chemical weapons detonated within an isolated area could wipe out tens of thousands , like a Nazi gas chamber exterminating Jews in World War 2 . Building a Bomb Shelter to Protect from Nuclear FalloutBuilding a bomb shelter for surviving a nuclear attack ( and chemical weapons ) is an option , and it can be done relatively inexpensively . But do you even need to build a bomb shelter ? That really depends on your proximity to where a nuke or nukes may strike . If you feel safe because you live a hundred miles from the nearest major city or military base ( possible targets for a nuke ) , be sure to check the direction of prevailing winds in your region . The wind can carry nuclear fallout and so for the first few days ( when nuclear fallout is heaviest ) you may not be that safe -- not unless you take steps to secure your home from nuclear fallout . Avoid Stopped Traffic Fleeing From Warzones 8 . Have Detailed Road Maps -- Because Evacuation May Bring Traffic to a HaltWhen it comes to maps , Delorme makes a detailed map for every state . Use one of these maps to locate routes out of any and every city in your state . Also locate distant small towns , state parks , military bases , nature preserves , and little - used roads and highways . An important point to consider : the majority of the population in your region probably doesn ' t realize that numerous alternative routes via county roads and or gravel roads and or forest service roads ( which are typically found outside of large cities in the countryside ) even exist . ... And you don ' t have to wait for a regional war to break out to benefit from a detailed state map . Today , if you face periods of heavy traffic , use one of these maps to find side roads offering easy alternative routes around stopped traffic due to accidents or simply heavy rush hour . Finally , go out on a weekend with one of these detailed Delorme maps and in your spare time follow some of these alternative routes . You can be familiar with any number of evacuation routes -- just in case . Being able to evacuate can be a life - saving survival tool . Realize that if you live in a major city , and there is a catastrophic event like a nuclear weapon detonated anywhere within a hundred miles , your entire region may be racing to escape on the only roads they know -- the interstate freeways and highways . If you get caught in that mess , don ' t expect to get very far . Another reason for buying a detailed state map ? If the grid goes down , there ' s a good chance your mobile device will not work for much longer , if at all . So don ' t count on the latest GPS saving the day . You ' re going to want a few good maps on hand . Trail MapsOnce you have a good road map like Delorme , from there you ' ll need one or more " trail maps " ( search for " trail atlas " or " recreation map ") for your specific region that includes topographic features depicting lakes , foothills , mountains , forest , meadows , and more where you can fish and hunt and simply survive -- for those who are capable . Life After Grid Down 9 . Prepping for Long Term SurvivalThe electrical grid goes down . For good . You need a power source . Like portable solar panels . You need food and water and critical emergency supplies . .. And you need to put serious thought into weapons for hunting and self defense . You also need a survival plan with a number of specific objectives . You see , once the grid goes down , you may only have weeks . .. or just days . .. or just minutes before enemy planes thunder overhead and a terrifying scene from the movie Red Dawn plays out in the sky . Teens and college students scrambling out of schools , running for their cars and trucks parked outside . Teachers , administrators and city officials gunned down and local citizens who did not escape penned up in concentration camps with several facing execution at the hands of their captors .