In anticipation of the arrival of inundating floodwaters without precedent, this action was taken. 

A future without glaciers or permafrost or the current coastal cities looms within the grasp of the human imagination. Through its attempts to harness the power of the moon as a fossil fuel alternative, the federal government will initiate a catastrophic series of events resulting in massive flooding, sea change (Read: the moon cannot be tamed). 
Thus, the above action was taken. Consider it a video primer on post-apocalyptic safety. Stripping oneself of all recognizable items, except watermen's boots (for rising water), a cap (for UV rays) and underwear (for decency), one must acquire a gun and eliminate (violently) all identification containing government-issued microchips and go icognito. It is the only way to avoid the government herding after the disaster. 

NOTE: It is OK to use a video tutorial to become a transgressing, loner anarchist.