The Event. That was their euphemism for the environmental collapse, social unrest, nuclear explosion, unstoppable virus, or Mr Robot hack that takes everything down.
Disturbingly sad.
Is this really a new thing though? Haven't the wealthiest elite always been worried about deadly upheavals and/or retribution? It's more tech infused, sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if 18th century French elite were planning ahead just as fervently.