State Parks if grid goes down/SHTF

[mikefraz]

Was wondering if State parks like Potato Creek are on the same power as the rest of the town/area or if they have a seperate source of power. Seemed like it could make a decent improvised bug out spot if options A and B didn't pan out. Obviously I wouldn't be the only one with that idea more than likely. Thoughts?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

They rely on the power grid.

Some MAY have their own generating capabilities for the offices, but I don't know for sure.

 

[mikefraz]

I couldn't find any information on it but was pretty sure they were on the same power. Thanks. Not as attractive of an idea as I was originally thinking.

 

[maverick18]

The state parks/forests will be swarming with everyone that has a tent and a bit of gear. I plan on giving those a wide berth.

 

[sloughfoot]

If I have to bugout, I am heading to Grandma's house. She always has cookies.

I really don't think State parks are a viable bugout location. It is Government owned and controlled land. There are too many state employees that can force their will on anyone on the property.

 

[mikefraz]

A state park was by no means my primary option. I just happen to live a few miles from one and was wondering if it was worth looking in to.

 

[churchmouse]

Any place like that is a no go if SHTF.
There will be no resources except what you bring and that will be subject to being taken by others.

 

[CountryBoy19]

Any place like that is a no go if SHTF.
There will be no resources except what you bring and that will be subject to being taken by others.

+1

No scrounging or foraging without violating the rules (law??) and getting in trouble. Lots of people to steal whatever you have... no-go...

You would be better off to just sit-tight in your house and be prepared, with a generator & a supply of fuel for it...

Many people get caught up in the fantasy of bugging out. IMHO less than 1% of possible SHTF scenarios would entail bugging out for me. I'm not in a flood plain (if my house is flooding the whole state is seriously FUBAR), I have good neighbors, all my supplies and my way of life is at home. The only scenario I can imagine forcing me to bug-out is a chemical spill or natural disaster that would force me to leave... if it is even remotely possible to stay put, I'm staying...

 

[PistolBob]

I ain't bugging out. If you see me bugging out, then it means my house is gone.

 

[Butch627]

Id don't get it, what does one do after the weeks supply of food runs out?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Id don't get it, what does one do after the weeks supply of food runs out?

One hopes that the "rescuer / aid type people" will have been able to set-up.

 

[Butch627]

One hopes that the "rescuer / aid type people" will have been able to set-up.

And if they don't you go back to your house which has now been looted?

 

[SERparacord]

Was wondering if State parks like Potato Creek are on the same power as the rest of the town/area or if they have a seperate source of power. Seemed like it could make a decent improvised bug out spot if options A and B didn't pan out. Obviously I wouldn't be the only one with that idea more than likely. Thoughts?

If the grid goes there will be power no place.

 

[SERparacord]

Id don't get it, what does one do after the weeks supply of food runs out?

Eat your pets.

 

[Butch627]

I guess im going to have to get rid of the little toy poodle and get something like a St Bernard that I can get a few more meals out of.

 

[SERparacord]

I guess im going to have to get rid of the little toy poodle and get something like a St Bernard that I can get a few more meals out of.

Take care of your pets in the good times and they will take care of you in the bad times.

 

[cyprant]

Id don't get it, what does one do after the weeks supply of food runs out?

Hunt, fish, garden.

 

[Butch627]

Hunt, fish, garden.

In a state park jammed packed with other people?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I wish I lived closer to a SP that I frequent for work...

I have access to the vast majority of the acreage there that very few others do. It's a veritable sportsman's paradise...AND there are dozens of abandoned structures that are in quite decent shape...for now. A few folks on their own could hide out there with minimal effort - if you could remain hidden, that is.

It's not really patrolled now that I know of - but in a major SHTF situation, who knows.

But...it's too far to get to easily from where I live.

 

[Katana1]

Id don't get it, what does one do after the weeks supply of food runs out?

Once the Nachos are gone, I'm out of here! <g>