Living by the dam

I had a chat with a native one time when we were in a water reservoir. He said that in the olden days when there is shortage of food, people would flock by the side of the dam and stay there for days or even weeks for survival. The problem usually occurs when there is a drought. But living by the dam gives them security for food which is available in the water - fish, snails, water hyacinth and even birds that inabit the dam. And what's good is the cold weather at night which gives them a sound sleep.

That gave me an idea that when a disaster occurs and there is shortage of everything, I guess it's a good idea to evacuate to the nearest dam.

 

[QUOTE="Corzhens, post: 11122, member: 1386"That gave me an idea that when a disaster occurs and there is shortage of everything, I guess it's a good idea to evacuate to the nearest dam.[/QUOTE]

There is nothing new to this concept as indigenous people have been known to move to different camps for better food supply. When the salmon was swimming up river they'd move to the river side camp, if the buffalo was in the plains, they' move there.

As for you idea to move close to the dam in a disaster situation, I don't like it. You have no security or provisions. Besides flooding is a disaster especially in the Philippines. A dam is the last place you want to be next to.

 

Depends on the disaster. If for example a virus is killing people then you'd have to stay away from any places where you'll come in contact with infected people. If it's a man made disaster then maybe the water in the dam might be contaminated. Anything you that is in that water could kill you.

However if it is a drought then living by the dam certainly is a good idea.

 

In tropical zones where I hail from, dams are e bit far between. It would be easier to move into forests which border the numerous streams in the country side where there are enough birds and beasts not un mention insects.

 

Not to mention when another SHTF event suddenly happens such as overflowing of the dam. I've heard many stories regarding such thing and it's devastating. Dams can be deadly sometimes.