there have been enough natural and manmade catastrophies since the end of the second world war to make a pretty good assessment of what would happen in the event of a serious occurrence.
however, most people alive today have never known a serious life changing event and therefore their actions in such an occurrence can lead to all manner of debate and conjecture.
most people for instance have never known power cuts of more than a few hours, in these days of internet, mobile phones and the like being out of contact could lead to many doing foolish and life threatening behaviour.
people will bring BBQ's into the house to cook on when the power is down and will promptly set fire to the house or die of smoke inhalation, yes people are that stupid-it has already happened in some places.
when the toilets back up they will be dumping their sewage on the streets, in the hedgerows and in water courses, I believe many more people will die of lifestyle diseases than they will by violent means.
even if they do leave the cities-which is debateable, where will they go? wandering about like the refugees of the second world war carrying all their worldly goods, if they haven't got somewhere specific to go(previously arranged) I don't believe many if any will reach their destinations alive. one thing that is said this side of the pond is "never become a refugee" .
however, most people alive today have never known a serious life changing event and therefore their actions in such an occurrence can lead to all manner of debate and conjecture.
most people for instance have never known power cuts of more than a few hours, in these days of internet, mobile phones and the like being out of contact could lead to many doing foolish and life threatening behaviour.
people will bring BBQ's into the house to cook on when the power is down and will promptly set fire to the house or die of smoke inhalation, yes people are that stupid-it has already happened in some places.
when the toilets back up they will be dumping their sewage on the streets, in the hedgerows and in water courses, I believe many more people will die of lifestyle diseases than they will by violent means.
even if they do leave the cities-which is debateable, where will they go? wandering about like the refugees of the second world war carrying all their worldly goods, if they haven't got somewhere specific to go(previously arranged) I don't believe many if any will reach their destinations alive. one thing that is said this side of the pond is "never become a refugee" .