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Survivalist Tip:  I mentioned in previous posts that you should get some hurricane lamps and learn how to build a fire from scratch, since the power in your home most likely will go out when the apocalypse hits.  Remember, you can’t trust the utility companies anymore than you can trust the federal government.  And, since those two evil entities are conjoined, you’ll pretty much be on your own in the ‘New Universe.’  Another thing you might consider purchasing is a battery-operated generator.  Notice I emphasize battery-operated.  A generator will keep some necessary appliances functioning smoothly, such as water purification units, floor fans, heaters and coffee machines.  Even a modest generator will set you back some $300.  But, obviously it’s another worthwhile investment to help you survive inside your home, as chaos surrounds you.  Besides, the low-frequency humming sound a generator creates will keep away undesirable creatures, like insects, rats and any fool from the power company who survives the upheaval and hopes to collect on your electricity bill.

Survivalist Tip:  If you plan to stay at home during the apocalypse, you definitely will need a water purification system.  As with telephone and electricity services, water utility companies aren’t equipped for a major upheaval – despite all those fees they slap onto your monthly bill.  I’m not talking about the quaint little designer filters you attach to your faucets at home or work.  Even the most basic of water purification systems will remove undesirable chemicals and toxins and will set you back less than $200.  But, it’s a worthwhile investment, considering that water will be worth as much as gold in the post-apocalyptic ‘New Universe.’  Mayans in México’s Yucatán peninsula had a ready source of clean drinking water; a massive fresh-water river snakes beneath the region and bubbles up into sinkholes they called a “dzonot,” which the Spaniards translated into cenote.  The Mayans considered these sacred and magical portals to the underworld, which – unlike Judaism, Christianity and Islam – is not a place of evil or despair.  It is a source of life.  I know this may seem like a bit much in discussions about water filters, but you need to understand the significance of clean water.  It is the source of all life, and you can’t do without it.  In the new world, the Mayan gods will be honored to see your concern for this most basic sustenance.  Besides, you need clean water to make chocolate and down your Xanax!