So many empty buildings.

[LUNCHBOX]

Thanks Izzy, now I want to hear it too.

[TroubleShooter]

RJ, I agree about putting distance between you and them. However, I do think these empty buildings will be free housing magnets for some and that in itself creates more of a problem than the others listed due to the fact that they just became a mob of hungry/hateful/hostile individuals. (IMO)

You will know where they are...........and where they will likely return to.

[piranha2]

in my experience, the empty buildings become a security risk and almost bought me the farm (Bacpacker, tell you the story later). even if someone is totally harmless when they stumble up on you, you are still running the risk of being compromised. Whether they're looking for scrap copper or they want your supplies, anyone can become harmful given the proper motivation. I'm with the rest of you, get out. Stay away. Don't take the unnecessary risk.

For another thread, ANYBODY is capable of ANYTHING, given the proper motivation.

[jules1966]

I agree with everyone else empty buidings would be a no no for me. Speaking from experience i just have to add these empty buildings are owned by someone and in a shtf scenario there will still be cops and law enforcement personell. And in some states tresspassing is a criminal offense. So before you use any structure consider this or look up the law in your state. Just my opinion.

[LUNCHBOX]

Jules, for the sake of the thread, let's assume we are past worrying about l.e. and crime. I think if you have the people a look inside is warranted for the hope of supplies. You have to base it on specific circumstances.

[jules1966]

FLASHBACK: After Hurricane Katrina, NOLA cops told to shoot looters : Federal Jack Consider recent history.