Interesting read here on optimism, selfishness and altruism in prepping communities as well as their rejection of survivalism. Also raises the issue of prepping for what happens when you come out of the bunker – but then frustratingly doesn't explore it.
Nestled among Kansas cornfields in a landscape devoid of any noticeable natural topography, a verdant mound can be seen from a dirt road. Surrounded by a military-grade chain fence and in the shadow of a large wind turbine, a security guard in camouflage paces the fence line with an assault rifle. If you look closely, you might notice what looks like a concrete pill box perched on the top of the small hill, flanked by cameras. What lies underneath is a bunker that is unassuming, unassailable and – to many – unbelievable.
I wonder if they remembered the hair clippers...
Reading the article I notice no mention of health care. No infirmary, no morgue. Imagine locking yourselves in a 75 person village for 5 years, to sit out the apocalypse, then discovering 4 months down the line someone has had a heart attack, and you have nowhere to put the decomposing body without opening the hatches.
What happens if someone has a child in there? What about all the complications of pregnancy? Do they have anyone trained as a midwife, or are they relying on a some book in the basement library?
Kinda want them all to scramble into the bunker, and then watch it as an experiment... See how many of the 75 people who go in, can make it out in 5 years...
J