Ep 8. It's Gonna Get Worse
- TV-14
- March 27, 2012
- 45 min
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In the eighth episode of Doomsday Preppers season 1, titled "It's Gonna Get Worse," viewers are introduced to three different preppers who are preparing for varying doomsday scenarios.
The first prepper, named Jeff, is located in Texas and is preparing for a massive economic collapse. He believes that the current economic system in the United States is unstable and is on the brink of collapse. Jeff has been stockpiling food and other supplies for years and has built a self-sufficient homestead that runs on solar power. He has also been preparing his family to be able to defend themselves in the event of a societal breakdown.
The second prepper, named Bob, is preparing for a massive solar flare that he believes will knock out power grids across the United States. He has built a Faraday cage to protect his electronics and has been stockpiling food and other supplies to last his family for years. Bob is also an expert in using alternative forms of energy and has built a wind turbine and hydroelectric generator to power his home.
The third prepper, named Braxton, is located in New York City and is preparing for a massive terrorist attack. He believes that it is only a matter of time before a major terrorist attack occurs in the city and has been preparing for this event for years. Braxton has built a safe room in his apartment and has stockpiled weapons and supplies to defend himself and his family.
Throughout the episode, each of the preppers is shown preparing for their specific doomsday scenario. Jeff is shown going on a hunting trip to supplement his food storage and test his family's survival skills. Bob is shown testing his Faraday cage and alternative energy sources. Braxton is shown practicing with his weapons and preparing his family for a potential attack.
The show also includes interviews with experts in various fields who discuss the likelihood of the scenarios that the preppers are preparing for. The experts provide valuable insights and advice on how to prepare for these scenarios and what steps people can take to increase their chances of survival.
Overall, "It's Gonna Get Worse" is a compelling episode that showcases the diversity of preppers and the different doomsday scenarios that they are preparing for. The show provides valuable insights and advice on how to prepare for these scenarios and emphasizes the importance of being self-sufficient and self-reliant in the face of adversity.