In this scenario the period of disruption, food shortages and economic depression could last as long as several years. It should be obvious that the minimum standards shown here will do nothing except forestall a period of great suffering. Preparations for one to two years are the minimum in this scenario. The government efforts to control the situation prolong it. Political factions with in the government and outside become increasing violent in their rhetoric and actions.
Regional conflicts develop over the allocation of scarce resources.
The federal governments' actions to this point have undermined what remaining confidence remains. The regional conflicts grow until we see a balkanization of America. Just as in scenario 2, the period of disruption, food shortages and economic depression could last as long as several years and in all likelihood it would continue for decades. It should be obvious that the minimum standards shown here will do nothing except forestall a period of great suffering. Preparations for one to two years are the minimum in this scenario along with plans to produce most of ones basic needs for many years to come.