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The "survivalism movement" refers to people and groups that are preparing for future "disruptions" (interruptions; problems) in "society" (how people are organized to live together). Some "survivalists" are worried about "natural disasters" (events like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes) or "pandemics" (diseases affecting many people). Other survivalists are worried about the "collapse" (fall and destruction) of political or economic systems. "Regardless" (no matter) of their specific concerns, survivalists try to "gather" (collect) the things they will need in order to "survive" (continue to live; not die) any "disaster" (a serious, dangerous situation).

The survivalism movement "has been around" (has existed) since the 1970s, but it experienced a "resurgence" (increased interest, growth, and participation) in the 2000s after the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. on September 11th, 2001. The economic crisis and fears related to "swine flu" (a disease many people thought would cause many deaths in 2009) have also "prompted" (initiated; made someone do something) people to prepare for disaster in recent years.

Many books and websites have been published, advising people on how they can prepare for survival. These books contains lists of the things people will need to have, such as food, clothing, and medicine, as well as "skills" (the ability to do certain things) they should try to "develop" (learn and improve).

Some survivalists try to build a "hidden" (secretive; not seen) "retreat" (a place where one can go for isolation, away from other people). Other survivalists belong to organizations of people who are planning to work together and help one another during the "impending" (happening soon) disaster.