From everything I've read and seen and experienced around me, I think we are heading for a full-on catastrophe. Just look around now.. it has already begun.
I think there will be:
1. a pole shift with catastrophic radiation and weather changes including floods covering full cities
2. world wide economic collapse bringing about panic, death, starvation and finally a complete change in how we live.
I think its good advice to start preparing now. Organise water, food and medication supplies; and hide them.