Yen went on a free fall to a 24 year low yesterday. It is the third largest fiat currency in the world. Japan is also the largest holder of US treasuries.

    • cawsby [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      Tons of dried food like white rice, beans, whole corn, etc will last 20+ years if stored below 100f/40c.

      A 5 gallon food-safe bucket is the best choice for storage. They are stackable, vermin-proof, and air/water proof that cost ~$8 with lid at a hardware store.

      Each 5 gallon bucket can hold roughly enough calories for a month of food for one person. If you go with white rice or lentils that can be had as cheaply as ~$25-30 per bucket.

      • Steve2 [any]
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        2 years ago

        This is good for a potential total collapse but also the best prep is honestly to have a community of people you can rely on and trust. Alone and prepped is the same as alone and unprepared.

        • cawsby [he/him]
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          2 years ago

          We have them because we live in earthquake country.

          Estimated time to get power back to our property after the Big One will be 6+ months.

          • Kresimir [they/them]
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            2 years ago

            The big one refers to that impending earthquake on the northwest coast right?

            Absolutely wild that there's been basically no preparation for that at a systemic level

            • cawsby [he/him]
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              2 years ago

              There has been some but mostly at city/metro level.

              Some cities have caches of generators/tents, but most will rely on FEMA.