5 Tactics To Survive The Early Stages of Collapse - Add Yours Below!
When society collapses, you don’t get a warning. No sirens. No alert on your phone. Just chaos.
Here are 5 tactics to stay alive when everything falls apart.
1. Lock Down and Secure Your Home Immediately The first wave of chaos brings looting, panic, and violence. Close and lock your windows and doors. Boarding up your windows will be even better. One really simple thing you can do is If you have a battery power driveway alarm, make sure its on.
Arm your alarm system and check your cameras, they may still work for a little while and blackout curtains. Get your family inside and stay quiet. Don’t go outside unless it’s life or death.
2. Don’t Say Anything Against the Police or Government
In a collapse, tensions are high and governments may crack down hard on dissent. Avoid posting, texting, or talking about the police, military, or leadership—especially anything negative. You don’t know who’s listening, and in chaos, freedom of speech often disappears first. Stay silent and stay safe.
3. Fill Water Containers Before the Tap Runs Dry The grid may still be barely functioning in the first few hours—use that time. Fill every clean container, bottle, tub, sink, pot, or bucket you can. You want at least 14 gallons per person, ideally more. Once water stops, it could stay off for weeks.
4. Go Dark and Lay Low No lights, no fires, no noise. Stay out of sight, especially at night. People will be desperate and looking for homes to raid. Don’t advertise that you’re better prepared. Silence and invisibility are your greatest weapons in the first 24 hours.
5. Arm Yourself and Stay Ready for Defense Keep a weapon within arm’s reach—firearm, blade, or improvised tool.

Drones Will Be Used Against You After The Collapse, Here's How To Fight Back!.
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When society collapses, whether through war, economic destruction, civil unrest, or some other large-scale disaster, most people imagine chaos in the streets, empty grocery stores, and people fighting over basic resources. But there’s another threat you need to be prepared for. One that flies silently overhead and could strike you before you even know you’re being watched. I’m talking about drones.
As someone who’s been researching prepping, reading articles, studying books, and creating survival content, I see a lot of talk about the same cookie-cutter topics. Water filtration, food storage, home invasions, and civil unrest. But I rarely see anyone talking about drones, or even asking me about them, and that’s a mistake. Drones are already a massive part of our world. They are used by hobbyists, by militaries, by law enforcement, and even by cartels. After a collapse, I truly believe drones will become a major concern, and not many people are thinking about it now, but they should be.
To see for myself how accessible this tech is, I even ordered a couple drones off of AliExpress. They were cheap, around thirty dollars each. And they worked. I also saw higher-end models being sold with full HD cameras, 50 times zoom, and flight times of twenty-two to thirty minutes, all for under two hundred dollars. You can get much better ones from companies like DJI. This kind of technology is available to anyone. After the collapse, criminals will absolutely use it the wrong way. Let’s break it down.
How Criminals Will Use Drones After the Collapse
If the power grid fails, the economy crashes, or civil war breaks out, drones will quickly become a critical tool for attackers. They are cheap, quiet, and extremely effective. And they will be used to scout, surveil, and attack.
The first and most obvious use will be reconnaissance. Criminals or roaming gangs will launch drones to fly over neighborhoods, countryside roads, and forested areas to look for signs of human activity. They will be scanning for solar panels on rooftops, vegetable gardens in your backyard, rainwater catchment barrels, smoke coming from chimneys, or even livestock.
If you’ve bugged out to a remote camp, don’t think you’re automatically safe. Drones can cover miles of wilderness and pick up trails, tracks, or even heat signatures from above. That camo tarp you set up may look hidden from the ground, but from the air, it might stand out like a billboard.
Some drones will have thermal imaging, which means they do not need daylight to find you. They can detect your body heat, the warmth of a running generator, or even a campfire. If you're cooking outside, they’ll see the heat plume. If you're walking in the dark, they’ll see your body glowing in infrared. Unless you actively work to hide that heat, you’re vulnerable. And they won’t just use these drones to watch. Some will use them to strike.
Drones Will Be Weaponized
In war zones like Ukraine, we’re already seeing what’s possible. Commercial drones are being modified to drop improvised explosives on enemy positions. You can find footage of drones dropping grenades through sunroofs or into trenches. The same thing can happen to you.
Post-collapse, criminals will use drones to drop pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, smoke bombs, or homemade incendiaries onto homes, vehicles, or camps. A single road flare dropped into dry brush could start a wildfire. A smoke bomb tossed into your backyard could confuse you long enough for them to rush your property. Some may drop rocks or debris through skylights to distract you before a ground attack. This is asymmetric warfare adapted for the collapse.
If you’ve made enemies, or if you’re guarding something valuable, drones will be part of their toolkit. They will scout, test your defenses, and possibly attack from above.
Do Not Advertise What You Have
One of the biggest mistakes people make in a collapse is showing what they have. If you own something that desperate people might want, keep it covered or bring it inside when it's not in use. That includes your generator, solar panels, rain barrels, even buckets and gardening tools. A drone flying overhead for two minutes can take a dozen high-resolution photos of your property. They’ll know what you have, what time you’re active, and whether you’re worth robbing.
You don’t need to live in fear, but you do need to live smart. If you’ve got gear, hide it. If you’re growing food, put it behind fencing or netting that breaks up the visual pattern from above. If your generator is running, place it in a shed or behind a sandbag wall. Muffle the noise and block the heat. Noise attracts people. Heat attracts drones. You cannot afford to make yourself a target.
How to Defend Yourself from Drones
You are not helpless. You can fight back. Start by limiting your visibility and heat signature. If you’re moving during the day in open areas, you’re easy to spot. Travel at night. Stay close to trees and shaded terrain. Forest canopies interfere with a drone’s line of sight and break up your outline.
To protect yourself from thermal drones, use mylar emergency blankets. These shiny blankets reflect heat and can distort your infrared signature. Wrap your shelter. Line the inside of your tarp. Cover stored gear. They won’t make you invisible, but they may throw off the drone’s thermal sensor just enough to protect you.
Now let’s talk about how to bring them down.
Shotguns. In Ukraine, soldiers and mercenaries have confirmed that 12-gauge shotguns with birdshot are highly effective against drones. One operator said he uses a Mossberg 500 and has downed multiple drones with ease. Birdshot gives you a wide spread, so you don’t need perfect aim. Just the right timing and angle.
Slingshots. If you want a quieter option, a high-powered slingshot is a great tool. Loaded with steel balls, marbles, or rocks, it can take down drones silently and without giving away your location. Slingshots are legal in most places and don’t require ammo you can’t find or make. They are light, reusable, and surprisingly powerful.
Anti-drone guns. These are more advanced tools that jam a drone’s signal using radio frequencies, causing it to crash or return home. They are expensive, starting around four thousand dollars, but if you are defending a large property, a group, or critical resources, they may be worth it.
Sandbags. Don’t underestimate them. Stack sandbags around your rooftop, generator, garden, or fuel stores. They block line of sight and absorb damage from explosives. Even a small sandbag wall around your gear could be the reason a drone fails to hit its mark.
Fire is a Weapon. Prepare for It
If drones are dropping flares or incendiaries, fire is going to be one of your biggest threats. You must be ready.
Every household should have at least two to four fire extinguishers rated for Class A, B, and C fires. That means fires caused by solids, flammable liquids, and electrical sources. Keep one near your back door, one in the kitchen, one in your garage, and one near your generator or tools. If you live on a homestead or larger property, have extras near fuel, outbuildings, and sheds.
Fires can spread fast, and in a collapse, there’s no fire department coming to save you. Your only option is to put it out yourself or watch everything you’ve built burn.
Expect Injuries. Build a Trauma Kit
Drones dropping explosives or sharp objects will cause injuries. And if you’re hit, you need more than a box of bandages.
You need a trauma kit. A real one.
Here’s what every prepper household should have:
Tourniquets like CAT or SOFTT-W
Pressure dressings such as Israeli bandages
Compressed gauze for wound packing
Hemostatic agents like QuikClot or Celox
Chest seals for puncture wounds
Nitrile gloves
Trauma shears
A nasopharyngeal airway with lube
Burn dressings or sterile burn sheets
Antiseptic wipes or iodine swabs
Eye shield and eyewash solution
SAM splint for fractures
Permanent marker to note tourniquet times
Emergency blanket
Basic trauma instructions in case someone else has to treat you
Train your group to use these tools. Don’t just own the kit. Know the kit. At the very least, if you don’t want to take an in person course, watch youtube videos from experts to see how you can use each item. Remember that when the collapse hits, you are your own medic.
My Final Warning
Drones are not just military tech. After the collapse, they will be used by gangs, looters, and anyone with bad intentions and access to basic tech. They do not need the power grid. They can be charged using solar panels, car batteries, or scavenged power stations. They’re quiet, fast, and deadly.
They will be used to scout your property, track your movements, cause chaos, start fires, and even kill. And they will be used by people in your own community, not just by organized forces or governments.
Hide your gear. Conceal your heat. Fortify your home. Train your eyes to the sky. Be ready to defend not just against what’s coming through the door, but what’s flying over it.
Keep prepping!

Five reasons to stockpile emergency supplies, even if you are not a prepper.
One. Emergencies do not care if you prep or not. Storms, blackouts, job loss, water issues, supply chain problems. These things hit normal people every single year, it doesn't have to be a WW3 scenario or civil war. Having supplies is just common sense.
Two. Stores empty out fast. The second something happens, shelves get cleared in hours. If you already have food, water, batteries, and basic gear, you do not have to fight crowds or panic buy.
Three. You save money. When you stock up slowly, you beat inflation and price spikes, things just keep getting more expensive so why not stock up now.
Four. You protect your family. You do not have to rely on the government, you do not have to wait in huge lines, and you do not have to depend on anyone. You already have what you need. Imagine being a father or a mother who is the provider for your family and a disaster happens, your kids look at you and say we don't have any food or water and you tell them “ sorry i didn't prepare so i cant do anything we have to wait for the government to come help us”
Five. Peace of mind. Knowing that you can handle a week or two of problems without stress is worth everything. It removes fear, panic, and uncertainty from your life.
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FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS

Financial preparedness is one of the most important parts of survival, yet most people ignore it. A crisis is not only about food, water, and safety. It is also about money. During emergencies people lose jobs, banks close, cards stop working, and the cost of basic items goes up instantly. When your finances are stable, every crisis becomes easier to handle.

Why Financial Preparedness Matters
Most families are one or two paychecks away from disaster. If your income stopped today, how long could you survive. Financial stress is one of the fastest ways people lose control during a crisis. Bills pile up. Food becomes expensive. Gas becomes expensive. If you have no savings and no plan, panic takes over. Financial preparedness removes that fear.

Emergency Cash
Cash is still one of the strongest tools in an emergency. When cards go down or banks freeze for a few days, cash is the only thing that works. Keep some at home in a safe, hidden place. Even a small amount can help you buy food, water, gas, or supplies when everyone else is stuck waiting for systems to come back online. Cash also lets you move faster during a crisis instead of depending on technology.

Staying Out Of Debt
Debt is a silent threat. In an economic downturn debt becomes heavy. Interest goes up. Payments become harder. Falling behind damages your credit and adds unnecessary stress. Pay down your high interest debt as much as you can. Even slow progress helps. The less debt you carry, the stronger your financial position becomes during any emergency.

Building A Small Emergency Fund
You do not need thousands of dollars sitting in the bank to start. Begin with a small goal. One hundred dollars. Then three hundred. Then five hundred. Build it slowly. This money protects you from surprise bills, medical problems, car repairs, or sudden job loss. An emergency fund turns a crisis into an inconvenience instead of a disaster.

Keeping Expenses Low
Preparedness is not only about adding things. It is also about removing the things that drain you. High monthly bills, unnecessary subscriptions, and constant spending weaken your ability to prepare. Keep your life simple. Focus on what matters. The lower your expenses, the easier it is to survive unpredictable situations.

Essential Supplies Before Luxury
Some people buy luxury items before they build a real prepper foundation. A strong financial strategy means buying what you need before buying what you want. Food, water, medical supplies, and basic gear should come first. These items save your life. Everything else can wait.

Diversifying Your Income
If you only have one source of income, you are vulnerable. A layoff, a shutdown, or a company bankruptcy can change your entire life overnight. Look for small ways to create additional income. Selling items, freelance work, online side jobs, or learning a valuable skill. Even a small second income stream gives you more stability.

Recognizing Economic Red Flags
Learn to pay attention to the signs of economic trouble. Rising prices. Job layoffs. Supply shortages. Government spending. Bank instability. None of these mean panic. They simply mean awareness. When you see these signs, you tighten your budget and increase your preparedness.

Financial preparedness gives you freedom. It gives you control over your life when the world becomes unpredictable. When your finances are stable, you make better decisions, move with confidence, and protect your family without stress.

WHY PREPAREDNESS MATTERS

Before you start collecting gear and stacking food, you need to understand why preparedness matters. Most people wait until things fall apart. They wait until the shelves are empty, the power is gone, or the government announces an emergency. By then it is already too late. Preparedness is built slowly. It is built before the crisis. That is what separates survivors from victims.

Emergencies do not schedule themselves. They do not warn you. They do not give you time to get ready. A crisis hits and whatever you have in your home at that moment is what you are working with. That is why prepping is not fear. It is responsibility.

What Emergencies You Should Prepare For
Some people think prepping only means preparing for world war or total collapse. The truth is that most emergencies are smaller and more common. Power outages. Storms. Cyberattacks. Water contamination. Supply chain shortages. Job loss. Medical emergencies. All of these situations can hit a family with zero warning. When you take preparedness seriously, you stop depending on luck. You control your situation no matter what happens.

How Fast Things Collapse
People assume society collapses slowly. It usually collapses fast. One announcement can empty every grocery store in your city in a few hours. Panic spreads. People rush for food, water, and fuel. Security breaks down. You have seen this during pandemics, storms, earthquakes, and even one bad news headline. Preparedness gives you a buffer. While everyone else is scrambling, you are calm because you already have what you need.

Your First Priorities
When you begin prepping, focus on food, water, and medical supplies. These are your foundation. If you get these three areas right, you can handle ninety percent of emergencies. Food keeps you alive. Water keeps your body functioning and allows you to cook and clean. Medical supplies prevent small injuries from turning into infections or emergencies.

Momentum Even If You Feel Behind
A lot of people feel like they started too late. They think everyone else is more prepared. That is not true. Most people have nothing. If you start today and stay consistent, you will pass ninety percent of society in a few weeks. Add a little food and water every week. Learn one new skill every few days. Fix one weakness at a time. Preparedness is built with small steps. If you keep moving forward, you will be ready when it matters.

Preparedness is not about living in fear. It is about taking care of your family when the world around you becomes unpredictable. This is the foundation. Everything else in this course builds on what you learned here.