Monday, January 23, 2006
pandemic.....
ok, so i want it noted on my permanent record that i made no preparations for y2k.........not one......mostly because i was busy, but also because i thought it was silly......but the possible flu pandemic.......i cannot but help but be sucked in with the possibilities......being in public health magnifies the potential drama...friday there was a state summit on the subject, calling for each county to hold planning forums.........but such drama only resonates upon family lore......i was weaned on the 1918 flu epidemic.....when my crown grandparent's 1st born son perished...donald was his name......it is hard to disavow threats of death when one's own family has experienced a similar loss......not a single of one of my relations died in wwI or II, korea, viet nam......the middle east.......war protests....hurricanes......just that one baby in the 1918 flu epidemic......and so....i now have lots of info on the steps that families, businesses, municipalities should take to prepare.....i have water and canned goods in my basement.....but as i have said before....the best way to stave off a disaster is to be prepared for one..........
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I just read a chilling novel about the 1918 epidemic. So, I'' bite. How much food and water does one put away? Or do you have a favorite web site?
ok, so PandemicFlu.gov has an entire section devoted to information for individuals and families.....as well as 'checklists' for preparation. As far as I can tell, 1 gallon water per person/pet per day is the suggested benchmark; the downloadable pamphlet has lists of nonperishable food items and other supplies. By the way, any word from above about remaining prints?......If we are going to be stuck at home for a few weeks might as well have something lovely to look at.....
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