FEMA-Proof Your Stockpile

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It took some time, but now you’ve finally gathered a decent SHTF stockpile, complete with food designed to last for years, water collection and purification systems, and other essential supplies. You even managed to equip your home with a solar generator for when the grid goes down. Now you can sleep soundly knowing that you are prepared for anything that might happen.

But are you really?

With the upcoming elections drawing closer, you might be wondering what awaits us in the next few months. Whether we are looking at drastic changes, riots, or law enforcement hyperactivity, one thing is certain: Civil unrest is on the rise, and with it, so is the possibility of a SHTF scenario.

You might have heard of FEMA—the Federal Emergency Management Agency—initially created in 1979 by President Carter and later integrated into the Department of Homeland Security in 2003 after the 9/11 attacks, tasked with managing “emergency situations.”

This term is not so well defined, giving this particular agency the power to intervene in different scenarios. Unfortunately, looking at recent history, there have been instances when government agencies were given the power to seize goods from the general population and redistribute them however they saw fit.

A first example of a legislative blunder dates back to the Cold War era, when President Kennedy issued Executive Order 10998, which grants the government authority to take over agricultural production and distribution, including goods stockpiled for survival purposes.

Given the historical context of that timeframe, there’s no wonder why this decision was heavily criticized. The people believed that this measure mirrored the Communist practice of seizing goods from the population while giving the government power to decide how it got redistributed. Many feared this could leave the door open for corruption to rear its ugly head during emergencies.

The situation has not gotten any better in more recent times either. President Obama issued Executive Order 13603, granting the federal government the ability to seize and redistribute water, food, and other resources when the U.S. is in a state of emergency.

This could render your carefully prepared stockpile (along with all the blood, sweat, and tears you put into it) obsolete.

As you know, history tends to repeat itself, so you’d better get ready for what comes next.

So let me show you how I FEMA-proofed my stockpile, and hopefully it will help you do the same.

Keep a Low Profile

Avoid talking openly about your preparations and stockpile. The fewer people who know about your supplies, the lower the chance of them being reported or targeted for confiscation.

Related: 7 Prepping Items FEMA Will Confiscate When SHTF

Anyone who has been prepping for some time is going to agree with me on this one. The more you brag and talk openly about the extent of your preparedness, the bigger a bullseye you are putting on your own back.

Think about it. If the whole neighborhood knows that you have food for days stockpiled on your property, whose house is going to get raided by FEMA when everyone else is waiting for a handout?

My advice is to think twice before you tell your neighbor about that brand new batch of canned foods you just purchased.

Hide in Plain Sight

Use decoy supplies in visible areas while you conceal your primary stockpile in hidden compartments, false walls, or below ground. This way, authorities might only find your decoys if a seizure occurs. I personally like to keep a bug-out bag filled with basic supplies in the closet and a few old cans in the pantry, among other things. These are the first places that they are going to search.

Practice Stealth Preparation

When you build or move your stockpile, do so discreetly. Try not to draw attention, and transport supplies at night or at low-traffic times. Use nondescript vehicles and packaging to keep your activities under the radar. I never buy my supplies online. I think it’s best not to leave a digital trail.

Always be aware of your surroundings! Avoid the prying gaze of your “friendly neighbor” at all costs. No one should be around when you carry or move your supplies. As I said before, when SHTF, most people are going to turn to FEMA for handouts and start ratting on their neighbors, helping the agency seize their stockpiles in the name of “the greater good.”

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