Q&A for How to Survive Under Martial Law

You'll want to have hunting and gathering skills. Ideally you should have a book about plants that tells you which ones are safe to eat.

No, more than likely they would not because currency will be devalued or nonexistent so there would be no motivation to do so. Not to mention, people will probably be busy focusing on whatever has caused martial law to be implemented.

Money lost its value years ago. Get into bartering your skills and talents, and grow plenty of food and be prepared to dig toilets and clear sewage, all much needed skills people will barter for.

If the country is under martial law, chances are there will be no SS checks. Try to put some cash away. If an event like this becomes worse, money will have no value, and a barter system will be implemented. Items such as alcohol, gold/silver, food and ammunition will be the new currency.

It is best to stock up on insulin, because chances are, the military has more pressing matters than to give you insulin.

In short? Yes. You'll need all the food you can get, there's really no telling how long this would last so it'd be a good idea to stock up and stay healthy. Also, food would likely become a form of currency.

Get them in the Scouts or other related organization. Sure it's a little cliché, but it does help. If nothing else it will help them learn how to work together better.

It depends on how bad it gets. Turning utilities off is the best way for a government to control the population during martial law.

A situation (usually temporary) in which the military takes control of the the government, whether local or national.

Prepare the same way you would prepare for yourself. Store dry foods and medication for the pet, and make sure you have the pet's grooming and hygiene products. Add another gallon of water to your preps per day for your pet.

A gun is the best and most effective defense, but you can also choose knives, blow guns, crossbows, etc. Remember to practice regularly with whatever you choose to stock.

It depends on the situation. If things are dire, you may not be allowed in. However, as a citizen, you will most likely be allowed access, though you may have to provide additional identification.

No. Schools being affected by martial law will be cancelled. The school cares more about your safety and the safety of your family.

It depends on the martial law enforced. If there is a war going on and the area you are in is moved into and controlled by military (enemy or friendly), it can last for a long time. Martial law is enforced when civil authority can no longer govern the area or will not have/be able to control. Be prepared to last for weeks, months or even years. Martial law is no joke, and if a malevolent force discovers you, it is almost a 100 percent no-mercy policy for those who resist them. I recommend reading "The Diary of Anne Frank" for some insight on what it's like to hide from an oppressive force.

Sometimes insurance will allow for one extra due to loss or breakage or you can purchase extra insulin without insurance. Also, find out what the first day you can refill is, sometimes you can build up a supply by refilling every three weeks.

Most likely, no. If so, it will be a heavily modified schedule and not as long. Martial law is about controlling the people, so most workplaces, schools and public events (music festivals, parades, etc.) will be shut down or called off while martial law is enacted.

Stock up on your medications beforehand, if you can, since access could be uncertain afterwards.

This would depend on whether or not you have a phone or internet connection, and whether or not that government would allow it.

Use a spare bedroom, basement, crawlspace, closet, or under beds.

Try your best to sneak away, but if you can't lie and say it isn't yours, even if you're alone.

Yes, but if the situation escalates, you may not be allowed back in, or there may be delays.

It's really difficult to do so for certain, however if large communicating groups of fellow citizens and civilians are coordinating in secret and stocking up supplies and weapons, they're probably forming some sort of organized militia or rebellion or partisan force(s).

Find a setup in the woods or under a train bridge, somewhere near water and some kind of shelter where there are animals you can hunt.

Yes, but this is really only recommended if you have a basement, especially if it's reinforced against blasts or natural disasters. You could also try finding a local bunker.

To some extent, they may. However, freedoms and rights are greatly restricted during martial law.

There's no way to predict that, it depends on a lot of factors. Probably not, but there's always the possibility depending on circumstances.

If martial law lasts long enough that you run out of medication, you will likely have to do without. It might not be a bad idea to have some extra on hand if that's possible.

Martial law is implemented when regular law enforcement isn't enough to maintain order. Under martial law, soldiers are allowed to enforce the law under threat of death, or something similar.

Yes, unfortunately it is possible for something like the holocaust to happen again, though if it does, Germany is unlikely to be the instigator, and Jewish people may not be the target.

You could go to work, but it could be dangerous. In the event of martial law as well, depending on your method, you would not need to pay bills at the moment.