Great minds think alike, ARS, LOL. What to do with our money and still keep it safe and preferably earning is the dilemma we all face nowadays. You might consider taking some of that wad of cash and stockpiling PMs and jewels, but again, need a safe place to deposit them, and I wouldn't suggest a safety deposit box! You might also do as I did and open foreign bank accounts just to spread the risk around. If push comes to shove, there might be disruption in delivery of necessities, so I'd also consider stockpiling foods with long shelf lives, like canned goods and dried peas/beans or fruits, nuts, dried milk, etc., just in case.
Newly
PS "my heart belongs to. . .an absentee owner."
-- I could just be saying I'm heartless, LOL.