War is at the door! Are you ready?

War is at the door! Are you ready?

Global politics has started to heat up. All preparations are being made one by one for the war to come. The friction between Israel and Iran, the never-ending Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan, the never-ending tensions of the triangle of Russia, the US and China, and the claims of sovereignty. In addition to all this, the world cauldron is about to boil with the choices and policies made by other countries. In the event of a war, you will either be a young man who will join the army, or an old man who will stay at home, or a woman or a child! So, are you and your family ready for war? If your answer is no, we invite you to the rest of the article. Because I will tell you how to prepare for war, and even what I personally do. So war is at the door! How ready are you?

Social Preparation

Unfortunately, social preparation may not be provided as required due to the policies of governments and states. Because today in Turkey, there is a reverse pressure towards individual armament. Costly bureaucratic obstacles are placed in front of obtaining a gun license. The difficulty of ensuring internal peace during a war, especially the presence of refugees in our country, puts the society in the arms of a great danger in the event of war. With the deterioration of the economy, the measures that need to be taken to prepare for war unfortunately have to be postponed. Especially with the disappearance of the middle class, the gap in the income balance makes it impossible for all segments of the society to make these preparations. This is where the internet comes into play. Thanks to the internet, we can obtain information that will be useful to us. There are very good documents that show how we will sustain our lives in the event of a war, a global power outage, natural disasters, and some of them you can access for free. Turkey saw the problems the people and the state have in large-scale organizations with the great earthquake it experienced on February 6. Places where aid could not reach for hours were faced with roads that could not be repaired and collapsed, and airport runways where even planes could not take off. The state was shaken by a natural disaster of such magnitude, and on the first day, it was seen that even coordination could not be fully achieved, and that ruthless people with personal interests left the interests of the society behind. This process puts not only the state but also the people in the pot. It was seen that people were incapable of preparing an earthquake bag, let alone preparing for war in the country they live in. In the middle of the harsh winter, when snow fell on top of people who left their homes, what happened was this; excavation work in the debris, logistics problems, power outages, thieves and robbers swarmed the earth from all sides like Gog and Magog. So let's ask again! Will you be ready when there are bigger earthquakes in Turkey, an earthquake country? How long will you be able to survive without a state in a world war? If your answer is a big no, we will make our preparations together step by step in the following sections of the article.

Land

This issue comes at the forefront of all preparations. Because in city life, people are now stuck in multi-story buildings and are forced to do what the government tells them to do by locking themselves in their homes at the slightest crisis. This became much clearer during the Covid-19 crisis. People could not take their minds out of their homes except to throw away the garbage and buy food. Only those working in critical sectors could continue their work. Many businesses went bankrupt or survived with great losses. It was during these times that the value of having a detached house became more clearly understood. People living in the village were busy with their crops and trees in their gardens, had time to carry out their projects and do their hobbies in their garages. As for you, my dear brother, you were trapped in the concrete of the city like in an F-type prison. I do not want to go into more details because what we will tell in the future will be completely shaped around this. If you want to prepare yourself and your family for a crisis or war, you should buy a plot of land, even if it is in field status, as soon as possible and build a vineyard house on it in accordance with the regulations, and if you have the opportunity, you should start this business with a plan and project that will meet the following conditions. Of course, you will encounter financial difficulties and economic difficulties for this. I am not saying it is an easy task. However, it is almost a necessity in this new world order.

Water - Food - Medicine Triangle

If it were a classic article, we could suggest filter systems and tablets for longer-term situations, since you need to stock up on water for at least two weeks, and calculate the daily water needs per person to determine a water stock. If we were to talk about food, we would of course suggest that you determine long-term canned foods, foods that are high in calories, do not spoil, and do not require much water to cook. The same would apply to medicines, and we would suggest that you change your medicines as their expiration dates approach and take extra doses for your prescription drugs. But we will talk differently and I will share documents that I think will help you with our topics.

Water

You can get by without food. You can eat insects and gnaw on tree roots, but if you think you can last long without water, you are wrong. The human body uses water as a basic component to perform its vital functions. Our body is a very beautiful biological machine, but this machine needs a fuel to go, and that is water! In order to sustain human life in the absence of food, it has developed a mechanism. When there is no food intake for a long time, we break down our previously stored cells and release energy to sustain our life. However, water is not like this. Water plays a decisive role in chemical events. For example:

In hydrolysis reactions, large molecules are broken down by water.
Water is used to transport nutrients.
Waste materials are removed with water.
Body temperature is regulated by water.
Body pH is balanced with water.
It provides shape and integrity to the cell.

All of these important biological events that we have listed are possible with water. However, how will we find water in a critical situation? Let's say that we have completed our preparations in advance and have stored enough water for 2 weeks with a water consumption of 4 liters per person. A war broke out, a natural disaster occurred, a nuclear explosion occurred, governments collapsed in war and now society is only as much as the people you can trust. The process has dragged on and your water stock has run out. What will happen now? Will you pray for rain? Of course not. Here is what to do step by step:

Where to Look for Water?

Rain and snow water falling on the mountains follow the valleys and turn into wide and slow-flowing rivers in the plains and eventually flow into the sea. You can get water from anywhere in this water cycle. You should definitely boil this water you get from nature and remove deadly diseases such as typhoid and cholera.

You should definitely let the water in the unmelted glaciers formed in the high parts of the mountains rest for 1-2 days. Because this melted ice contains rock dust that can cause illness. In order to remove the rock dust, the water is rested and these particles are allowed to settle to the bottom.
Ferns in rocky areas and moss and molds on rocks are an indication of water. In this case, rock cavities should be checked and the accumulated water should be collected without removing other particles that have settled to the bottom.
If you dig in the deepest place you can find in places with sand dunes like in the ancient city of Patara, you will eventually reach damp sand. You can dig down to the water that collects at the bottom and filter in, and meet your water needs.
If you dig in dry riverbeds you can find water. It is a difficult process as they may be covered with gravel and clay, but it is a risk that can be taken to prevent thirst.

The above mentioned tactics are mostly used to overcome the difficulties that nature lovers may experience in isolated areas and islands. In a crisis, the preparations you make in advance will protect you. These preparations are as follows;

Opening an artesian well
You can solve your high water problem by having a water well opened on the land where your house is located. Although the existence of electricity to extract water from below makes things a bit complicated in this process, it seems that all kinds of problems can be overcome with the new generation solar panels.
Plastic and steel water tanks
Water tanks, which are widely used today, are both long-lasting and durable. These tanks, which you can use on the roof of your house, in the basement or in your garden, will be very useful.
Rain harvesting
1. Roof storage: You can build a rainwater tank for the rainwater coming from the gutters on your roof. In times of crisis, you can use this water at least for washing clothes and dishes, and even make it drinkable with simple filtering systems.
2. Using a rainwater collector: If you do not have a tank and a filtration system to harvest rain, you can make a rainwater collector with a cover. All you have to do is hang your cover from the corners and create a downward roof by placing a stone in the middle and placing a water container in the middle of this roof.
3. Collecting dew: Collecting dew is another method of obtaining water. Especially in places where there is drought, the dew formed by the cold at night is collected to meet the water needs of the plants. In this case, it is also possible to obtain drinking water.
Ways to Purify Water
Suppose all your water supplies are gone. Your tanks are almost empty, there is no rain, and you can't draw water from a well because of electrical problems. There are puddles nearby that will last you a long time, but you need to know how to make that water safe.
1. Purification Tablets: Using Purification Tablets is a good solution. These chlorine-based tablets make the water taste like pool water, but they are quite safe. If you put half a tablet in half a liter of dirty water. You can drink your water safely.
2. Potassium permanganate: Another chemical we have is potassium permanganate. This substance, although it has different areas of use, is added until the water turns pink and makes the water drinkable.
3. Tincture of iodine: Pouring tincture of iodine into water is another interesting method. Although the taste of the water may become bad and its color may turn pink, the fact that it will keep you away from death is more than enough for its use.
4. Portable filters: These are portable filters. They are the size of a water bottle and as you move the pump handle, dirty water is filtered and clean water is removed.
5. Cup purifiers: These can save the day even if they only purify a small amount of water. The dirty water is passed through the filter attached to the top of the bottle and flows into the cup at the bottom.

Food

Assuming that we have solved the water problem, we can address the food problem. You should definitely have food that can last a long time in your home. The more calories these have, the better. However, having these will not be enough. Future crises will require not only stocking but also production. Today, people have become so accustomed to comfort that they have huge spaces in their homes that no one uses. You should evaluate these spaces. We will explain how we will produce food and what methods we will use to produce it, but first, let's briefly talk about foods that can be stocked:

High calorie foods
Chocolate powders, pudding powders and fruit candy. Although consuming these foods causes a sudden increase in blood sugar, they can provide you with condition and energy for a while. We should not embrace diseases such as diabetes while trying to survive.
Breakfast Items
Muesli, dried fruits, oats and nuts are alternatives to start the day. In addition to these, biscuits, crackers, chocolates and granulated bars will be very useful.
Legumes and pasta
Foods that do not spoil easily such as rice, lentils, kidney beans, beans, peas, barley, pasta, noodles. Can keep you safe for months.
Drinks and soups
Tea bags, powdered coffee, cocoa and milk powders are ideal as an energy booster. You can add flavor to your meals especially with ready-made soups, meat broth, onion sauce and tomato paste.
Main dishes
Soy meals, dehydrated meals, canned meat and fish, dried sausage, salami and meat derivatives and canned legumes can save your life.

Again, all of these things we have listed seem like things that someone who is going to camp should carry in their bag. However, all the meals listed above can also save you in times of crisis at home. If you do not want your family to go hungry when you go to war, you should look at our recommendations below.

Foods sealed in jars
Selling tomatoes at a higher price in winter and stopping agriculture will harm your household economy. All you have to do is work like an ant in the summer and enjoy them like a cicada in the winter. With this method, you can easily prepare foods such as menemen sauce, green beans, kidney beans, beans, and chickpeas. Here, I will just give you the recipe for menemen sauce. Prepare menemen the way you like it. Just do not break the egg and do not let the tomato water completely drain. This water forms a protective layer with the oil on top. When your menemen sauce is ready, fill it into jars without waiting for it to cool. After making sure that the lid is tight and does not leak, turn the jar upside down. The hot air inside will cause a vacuum effect on the lid as it cools. If you want, you can buy sealing plastics sold on the internet and seal around the lid. You can be open to innovations and seal your own mixtures with jars. In addition, you can support this with tomato paste and various sauces.
Lavash, noodles, ravioli and pasta
Flour is a food that goes stale after a year. It is not unusable, but it can make your dough harder. On the contrary, in baked and dried lavash, manti and noodles, this can last longer without getting damp.
Icing
We can also make these canned foods that we make with jars by freezing them. The difference is that they are ready to use immediately. There are some disadvantages to freezing. If you are not prepared for any global power outages, this may mean that you need to consume these foods that you have prepared quickly. Meats, minced meat, boiled bones, beans, chickpeas and many more. Because when frozen foods are thawed, they should be consumed as soon as possible so that bacterial growth does not spoil the food.
Drying
With the introduction of technology into our lives, our culture is experiencing a shock effect. Many practices that were done in the past have now been abandoned due to technological conveniences. One of these is drying meat. Meat was hung on roofs when the sun was most effective. Dried meat could keep its freshness for a long time without spoiling. We can create a food stock from all kinds of fruits and vegetables by drying not only meat but also vegetables, spices and fruits.
Jam
You can store high-calorie nutrients for many years with jam, marmalade and molasses made from summer and winter fruits.
Pickles
When vegetables and fruits come into contact with vinegar and salt, they undergo a fermentation process that will provide long-term preservation.

Although the above mentioned preparations require effort, we will have a list that can contain all kinds of vitamins and minerals in our stock. You have made all these stocks, but you are a soldier fighting on the front. In that case, you may think that you have no choice but to trust your state, and that you should not doubt that rations will come to you even if you are further ahead of the front. However, you are not that helpless. The book "Edible Plants of Turkey", which we will give you in the link at the end of our article , will provide you with information that will allow you to find food and store energy without being poisoned, even if you are on the front. We do not find all these preparations sufficient. You should reach the level where you can produce your own food, no matter what your conditions are.

Ancestral Seed

The seeds used in agriculture in our heavenly country are unfortunately hybrid seeds coming from Israel. Although these seeds are fertile, their genetics have been modified and it is impossible to grow them again from their seeds, and even if they are grown, they are no different than an unproductive ornamental plant. Naturally, in a major crisis, famine and war, Turkey may experience difficulties due to seeds. State mechanisms may have made preparations within the framework of crisis planning. However, you should be aware. Hybrid seeds unfortunately have needs other than being just a one-year seed. This seed, whose nature has been tampered with, cannot achieve full yield without the support of various chemical fertilizers. While these chemicals protect the plant, they cause great damage to the soil. They do not remain in the soil and mix with underground waters, causing water pollution.

Anatolia has been a shelter for plants and animals even during the ice age and has always been important. While Turkey hosts more than 3500 endemic plant species, this number is around 2500 in all of Europe. Only 1300 of this number belong to Greece. Instead of using seeds that are not clear from here, Turkey should spread ancestral seeds to the whole world with its own studies in its own laboratory. The photo you see on the side belongs to me. I had the opportunity to plant the ancestral seeds I obtained in 2021 exactly 3 years later and I can say that I have turned them into a style. I will soon plant them in a friend's hobby greenhouse and apply the seed multiplication process. For those who do not know how to do it, I will upload the file called "Ancestral Seeds" at the end of the article . Ancestral seed is a seed that has not been processed before and has been genetically modified, and the first vegetable that comes out is usually sorted out as seed, dried and can be stored to be planted the following year. If you do not have any soil, it will be enough to set up soilless agriculture modules in a corner of your house with a very simple mechanism. However, since this method does not contain the minerals and vitamins found in the soil, it is necessary to add mineral and vitamin mixtures into the water.

Medicine

There is not much to write about this subject. It is true that you should stock up on medicine for simple diseases. But what can you do for more complicated ones? You may not be able to do anything. Again, let's assume that the process is prolonged and even if you have medicine, all of them have expired or are used up. What will you do in this case? Of course, you will read the pdf file called "Healing Herbs and Lokman Hekim" that we gave you in the link . You should learn which plant is used for which kind of problems.

Energy and Hot Water

There is no harm in using batteries to provide energy. However, even if the new generation lithium-ion batteries provide long-term service guarantees, the problem of recharging will leave you in the lurch in a crisis. It is quite logical to use solar energy for energy. The sun will meet not only your electricity needs but also your hot water needs. If the solar panels are installed at a power that will meet your home's expenses, they can be supported by devices such as a heat pump or water heater for hot water. You will even be able to obtain your water by running the engine in your well, actively use your refrigerator, and communicate with the radio and the internet.

Individual Armament and Communication

Addressing the issue of Individual Armament and Communication in times of crisis and war offers a very broad perspective in many aspects such as the security of society, personal protection, communication and the importance of information sharing.

Armament

The individual armament rate in the US population is very high and the freedom of the people in this regard is turning them into a huge people's army. They can easily use all kinds of equipment and this experience will put them in an advantageous position in any war. In Turkey, we cannot easily get a license except for military service and if our profession does not require the use of weapons. Our individual armament rate is quite low. It is quite difficult to access weapons. Although it is possible to find weapons and ammunition on the black market, our aim is not to commit a crime. Our aim is to be able to defend ourselves, our family and our country when necessary. In order to overcome this, our state's decision-making mechanisms must conduct comprehensive work. The real preparation is again the preparation you will do yourself. We must learn how to load cartridges and maintain weapons. We must be able to have enough ammunition in our homes to sustain us. Here is a sample cartridge-loading video for you.

Communication

In times of crisis, you should pay close attention to social media, especially if you have access to it, and get updates from official channels as much as possible. If possible, get a Starlink, which provides satellite internet connection. In addition, you can get an amateur radio license and use it for short distances and family communications.

Starlink projesi ile uyduda internet haberleşmesi

Financial

Financial markets have shown how prepared they are for crises with very sharp declines during the covid-19 crisis. The most important commodities that have increased relatively since then are gold and bitcoin. Not having too much cash in the bank is a great preparation for times of war. Considering that central bank banknotes will be useless in very big crises, gold is the biggest advantage in this regard. The best way to keep your current investments safe is to hold them in your hands. It is a fact that in the not too distant future, a central exchange will block Palestinian accounts, and your assets can be seized if you make the slightest mistake. You can use cold wallets to prevent this. However, do not forget that these virtual currencies will be closed for use in the event of a global power outage.

List

A small list of things you must have in your home to continue your life. This list can be changed according to your personal needs or the conditions under which you are preparing.

Dosimeter
Portable bed or cot
Portable or regular table
chairs and stools
Cooking utensils
Cups and plates (Preferably
cardboard)
Spoon, fork, knife
Can opener
Paper napkins
Gas stove
Gas lamp
Electric flashlight with spare batteries and bulbs
Plastic bags to be used in the potty and potty
Spade
Doubt
White
Pocketknife
Saw
Whistle
A screwdriver
Hammer
Corded electric lamp {To act as a projector)
40 liters of gas (8-10 liters of which are in the shelter, the rest in a corner of the basement)
Match
Trash can (if there is no waterway or sewer)
Hand bowl
Roadmaps
Screws and nails
Think
Portable fire extinguisher (not containing carbon tetrachloride)
One cm thick rope
String
Battery radio (with spare batteries)
Moment

Survival Book Set

It would be wise to print out these files so that you can use them later, if possible. Although computers have batteries, you may not be able to access them during power outages.

We have come to the end of our article titled War is Coming! Are You Ready? I hope you find our article useful and start preparing as soon as possible. Every day you lose will increase the difficulties you will face in the future.

War is at the door! Are you ready?