Is the world really going to end on December 21, 2012?

Although hundreds of end of the world predictions called the public attention worldwide and doomsayer extremists exist to support them, there is no steadfast and accurate evidence that tell us whether the world will end in December 2012; even the well-renowned Mayan Calendar does not suggest end of the world authenticity. However, the human capacity to take pleasure in freedom and belief entitles every individual to perceive what he or she thinks is reality. While some does not believe in the end of the world predictions and simply identifies parallel occurrences as mere coincidence, there are still a number of people who consider the possibility of an end. What quivers my curiosity even more is the idea that these people actually prepares for it. If you are familiar with the National Geographic show, Doomsday Preppers, you know exactly what I mean.

The show presents how ordinary Americans prepare for the end of the world catastrophe. Each of them believes in different phenomena that shall cause the doomsday. One prepares for an oil crisis; another prepares for hyperinflation, while the others prepare for the collapse of the financial system. Their disparities in beliefs confirm that no one really knows how the world is going to end and that our only concern should be, are we ready to survive?

The United States and some parts in Europe have started to abide support on the coming of the 2012 end of the world phenomenon by permitting its citizens, establishments, and entrepreneurs to spread out survival techniques and information on how to prepare for the end of the world. In Missouri, there are several survival shops that sell loads of stuff—from processed food to water purifier to batteries to medicines) that one might need in times of chaos. Meanwhile, for those who know how to use infantry tools, they can purchase an Apocalypse Kit.

Aside from the ones mentioned above, I still trust the preparedness efficiency of a master plan. Anticipate what may happen—even the normal occurrence of hurricanes and earthquakes—and plot a realistic evacuation and survival plan. Afterwards, stock up on food, beverage, medicines, and toiletries supply. These are basic household items but will surely help you get through the tough days and nights. Store them all in one bag that you can easily grab when needed. Another good idea is to have a panic room at home. Choose to have it on the safest and most well-built place in the house where you can stock all your survival gears, tools, and food.

For more end of the world preparedness and survival tips, read James Wesley Rawles’s book, How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times.