What to do if there’s lawlessness or human threat?

If society as we know it were reduced to complete anarchy, what should one do? When the laws that govern our daily existence fall apart, who will take charge? Think in Mafia terms - People will quickly congregate in support of an individual they deem powerful and also capable of providing protection in exchange for their loyalty. Here’s where a family discussion will come in handy, and evaluating the need to Bug In or Bug Out. Do you feel you’ll be able to stay in and weather the impending societal upheaval, or would you rather make a quick getaway where your only master is nature itself?