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Grid-Down Medicine — A Guide for When Help Is NOT on the Way

The Art of Manliness

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Proper Disposal of a Body in a Long-Term Disaster Scenario

In a long-term disaster scenario with no access to modern comforts, knowing how to properly dispose of a body is crucial. The body should be placed in a body bag or improvised with items like plastic sheeting or bed sheets. When burying, it's important to choose a location at least 200 to 250 meters away from any water source. The depth of the grave should be about 5 to 6 feet with space above the water table. Quick lime can be used in burials, not to speed decomposition but to preserve tissue.

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