how long after an event for things to die down

[NorthernRaider]

(3 January 2012, 12:03)bigpaul Wrote: Depends on what "the event" is that sets everything in motion, if a long drawn out economic situation then it may take time before the sheeple even realise ANYTHING is happening, this will give us more time to get in extra supplies whilst the general public is still watching eastenders, xfactor and big brother. when the truth suddenly dawns you will have petrol stations and supermarkets being emptied by the masses in 48 hours, then the mass exodus to points north,south,east & west as they go to parents, grannies, second cousins house or whereever. i reckon a big die off the first winter of the elderly, infirm, disabled, junkies and alcoholics when the power goes off, only those with alternative heating and cooking will survive.

About petrol stations, did you know that in some towns where the Super Markets have wiped out the competition from smaller petrol suppliers, not only in some cases are the big supermarkets the ONLY suppliers but also their tanks have to be refilled sometimes twice a day. So in some areas if the SHTF the only local fuel supply will be gone in a couple of hours.

I know its hazardous, fidddly and smelly but I do think kereping a reasonable about of treated fuel is going to be essential for preppers.