A 38-year-old Missouri housewife has become a viral sensation after revealing her intense doomsday preparations, which include setting up a hidden bunker in her home, loading up defensive weapons and stockpiling enough food to feed her family for two years. .
Rowan MacKenzie first started stocking her closets 11 years ago, believing she needed to be ready for the time “shit goes awry” and make sure she and her family had enough food and supplies to survive any situation.
She first focused her efforts on filling her closets with essentials such as beans and rice, which she learned to preserve through trial and error.
However, as her stock rose, Rowan decided to build a hidden bunker in her basement that cost $10,000.
In addition to food and water, she also has a wide range of defensive weapons, including pistols, knives, and plenty of ammo.
A Doomsday resident from Missouri spoke of the intense preparations she made to ensure her family could survive the ‘worst’ – from stockpiling supplies to building a secret bunker in her home.
Rowan McKenzie, a 38-year-old mother and housewife, spent $10,000 building a secret bunker in her basement, which she has since filled with two years of supplies, including food, first aid and weapons.
Mom now gives advice and guidance to aspiring preppers on her social media accounts, where she explains how best to start her own doomsday preparations.
While Rowan doesn’t often show off her guns and ammo on TikTok, which has strict rules about what content can be shown, she insists they’re essential for those preparing for the worst.
“The first thing any bunker needs is protection,” Rowan told Jam Press.
Rowan believes that the most important supplies are weapons, including guns and knives, because they can be used for both defense and hunting.
“I strongly recommend that you always have a few guns and knives in your bunker, as well as a sufficient amount of ammunition. You have to protect yourself, especially in a dog eat dog situation.
“Kill or be killed and you want the best chance of survival.
“Besides, if meat becomes scarce, guns will come in handy for hunting.”
Although Rowan has been preparing for over a decade, she says she really started stocking up seriously after her bunker was built two years ago, giving her a place to store all the food, first aid and weapons she has. collected for myself, son and partner.
“I made a secret preparation bunker where I have enough supplies for a family of three to last about two years,” she said.
“I’m getting ready now because you never know what can happen from day to day.
“I believe that everyone should be prepared to some extent, since food is essential for life, and everyone should have a spare part in case of an emergency.
“The day has come when being prepared is a blessing, as food will disappear and become too expensive if there is a war. Eventually we will all feel the side effects.”
Rowan reckons most stock will last up to 25 years, and she has a “perfect” rotation system to ensure no waste.
The mother doesn’t often show off her weapons on TikTok, where there are strict rules about what content can be shown, but she does have several weapons (seen in cases) as well as ammo.
“The first thing that any bunker needs is protection,” Rowan said. “I strongly recommend always having a few guns and knives in your bunker, as well as a sufficient amount of ammunition”
Rowan recently shared a video tour of her bunker on TikTok, where it quickly went viral, with viewers expressing shock, surprise, and concern after seeing the results of her preparation.
She warns that everyone should have the most basic cooking items on hand, such as weapons, first aid supplies, and non-perishable foods, including rice and beans.
In total, she spent $20,000 on cooking supplies and food replacements.
Wanting to educate others about the importance of preparation — especially after the war in Ukraine and various supply chain issues that caused huge delays and disruptions in the US — she uploaded a video of her bunker to TikTok, where it has since gone viral.
“If there ever was a time to start getting ready, now is the time,” the mother explained in a video posted earlier this month.
“I know we always say in the prep community, ‘It’s time’, but if you look at everything that’s going on guys, there’s no doubt it’s time to start getting ready.”
On her bunker tour, which has received 863,400 views and over 67,900 likes, Rowan goes through all of her supplies, showing all the food, water, and other supplies she has amassed in the two years since her underground hold was established.
The text on the video reads: “Been preparing for over two years, this is just part of what I did to make sure my family is fed when shit goes awry…be ready.”
As she moves the camera around the room, 10 bottles of oil can be seen, as well as storage boxes full of oats, flour, and other essentials.
Several snacks, as well as shots of water, are shown in the corner of the room.
Another person added: “I pray that one day I can afford it.”
“Wasted money,” someone else said.
One viewer added: “It scares me so much. For example, why did I bring children into this world.
Why is everyone doing this lately? Do you all know something that I don’t??’ wrote another viewer. [sic]
In addition to demonstrating her readiness, Rowan also shares tips and tricks for aspiring survivalists through her account, where she explains everything from how to store food to the types of supplies she thinks everyone should have on hand.
While many people were impressed with Rowan’s video, she sometimes gets backlash from those who accuse her of “hoarding” or promoting “panic buying.”
“My friends and family think I’m crazy, but I always tell them that when the time comes, they won’t call me crazy,” Rowan said of her loved ones’ reactions to her training.
She also highlights certain foodstuffs known to last for years, such as honey, which she says “never goes bad,” and the rind of rice spring rolls, which she says, “keeps indefinitely.” provided they are stored in a cool and dry place. a place.
In addition to food, Rowan deals with other essentials, from batteries and first aid kits to headlamps and storage containers, and explains the best practices for preparing and maintaining your supply to ensure it doesn’t go bad or run out.
Although she has received a lot of support and interest for her videos, there are many people who disagree with her lifestyle.
Rowan believes that users “attack” her in the comments because they lack understanding.
She added: “Knowledge is power and I love helping people – that’s what I do. I feel like I’ve made myself very vulnerable, but I believe it’s for the good.
“My friends and family think I’m crazy, but I always tell them that when the time comes, they won’t call me crazy.
“My top advice: don’t panic. Take a breath, make a list and do it. It’s easy to get confused and try to panic buy supplies, but I don’t and never will.
“Just buy a few extra items every time you shop and you will eventually see progress.
“There is no better feeling than knowing that you are prepared for whatever may happen and that your family is protected.
“The main thing is to stay calm and have a plan.”