If you live in or near Illinois, there are several regions that would be ideal if staying in cities and towns became too dangerous. Mississippi Palisades State ParkGoogle Maps Satellite View Google Maps Satellite ViewRugged bluffsForested ravinesSanctuary for northern Illinois survivalistsRelatively low-population centers nearbyMiddle Fork State Fish and Wildlife AreaGoogle Maps Satellite View Google Maps Satellite ViewA quieter prairie-and-woodland area with dark skies and fewer visitors than many state parks. The key to surviving a national crisis depends on what you think is best for your family. The best strategy is to have an emergency plan and a small survival backpack or bag for each family member at the ready. Knowing what you'd do and where you'd go ahead of time might be the difference between survival or not.