There are many things about other humans that I will never understand, but one of them is the incessant need to always do something at the very last minute, always without fail. It's not that hard to manage one's time; if one simply tries, learning to become efficient should be at the top of everyone's priority list.

It shouldn't take the threat of an apocalyptic disaster to encourage people to be prepared. Every human on the planet should be prepared at all times for any conceivable situation. Whether it's human-influenced and man-made or natural disasters, the time to prepare is now, and there's really no excuse for not doing so.

As a former member of my local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), it was drilled into my skull that having supplies was imperative in order to survive any conceivable disaster. I live in an area known for earthquakes, so occasionally powerful quakes occur. When it isn't a quake, it's typically a wildfire, a double-edged sword, if you will. 

When shit hits the fan, nobody is coming to save you immediately; depending on the circumstances, maybe not at all. It's imperative to have supplies on hand for this very distinctive and real possibility. Those who do not heed warnings are usually the ones who end up in life-or-death situations, begging to be rescued from their own stupidity.

At a bare minimum, every human should have enough food and water on hand for a minimum of three days, up to 15 days or longer. It depends on the situation. I personally always have a "go bag" prestocked with a three-day supply of food, electronics, first aid, and water. Additional goodies, such as batteries, flashlights, and other gear, are also present. So when an emergency happens, I can grab it and go.

I also have taken it a step further and have a storage full of stuff that's readily available should I need it. I prepare for everything; this includes accidents, criminal acts, earthquakes, electromagnetic attacks, and wildfires, just to name a few. In recent years, I have invested heavily in my own infrastructure, becoming self-reliant.

For example, I have my own power supply, which includes electrical and gas-powered generators with optional solar panels. The electricity generated is safely stored and provides me with enough power to maintain life as I know it for up to 7 days before I need to generate more. I prefer electrical generators as opposed to gas-powered generators because, in any type of national emergency or regional conflict, gas-powered generators will almost certainly make me a target due to noise and smell.

At any given time, I have enough food and water to last 3 years. I suppose this would qualify me for hoarder or prepper status, but in my opinion, I can't take chances. As someone who does not seek out humans or socialize with them in any kind of situation, I'm going to be on my own for any length of time, so I need to be able to support myself. Besides the basic necessities, I also have quite a few types of survival gear in my stockpile. This includes electrical, mechanical, and weapons.

I don't trust anyone, especially my government. The upside is that if nothing ever happens, then I have tons of supplies to live off the grid for awhile; it's not a lost cause when nothing happens. However, when something does happen and you have nothing, you will wish you had something.