Two times in my life I have been in situations where Ive been in ordered lock down. The first was in Moscow, Russia when there was an attempted revolt and tanks/soliders were running down the street in front of my apartment. We were stuck there for 3 days.
The second time was when Katrina hit Alabama. After it hit, we were without electricity for about 10 days. It made me really grateful once we got power back on, especially the AC.
I dont think there is any need for panic, but this recent Swine Flu outbreak definitely has my attention and if it spreads as quickly as it appears it will, it may cause some unneeded stress. This particular strain seems to be very fast burning, (a good thing) which means its incubation period is short, in these cases, one of the best ways to battle it is to have everyone stay put and isolate the infections, get such patients treated and minimize the spread. Viruses cant live very long without a host, a good strategy is to let it burn out.
It appears the outbreak started in Mexico, they are now in a 5 day lock down. Chances are, it could (not will) happen in the US, if it does happen, you want to be ready for it before the order is given because it will be a mad house if it ever is. Again, Im not saying panic, its just that if we make a mistake in a situation like this, you want to be on the side of over preparedness instead of under.
If you don’t have some type of food storage, sometime tomorrow, go to the store and buy your next 1-2 weeks of groceries, even if you have plenty of food. Fill up your car with gas and get anything else you might need for at least one if not 2 weeks. Heck get some board games and puzzles too. I hope it doesnt come to this, but if it does you will thank me.
I havent heard of any outbreaks here in Az, but I am just going to assume its already here and its just a matter of time. Not going to the gym (looks like Ill be doing some P90X in the ol hotel room, no movies (that hurts!) or anywhere else there are high concentrations of people. Im lucky in that Im editing now and don’t need to go out that much. I think we will have a better idea by Monday or Tuesday of next week as to how bad it will be.
Im certain everything will work out and we will be ok, I just like being prepared.
Good advice…couple kids here in Huntsville have contracted it and all of the schools in the entire county have been put on lockdown for a week. I think you are right, we will know more in a weeks or so…
They’ve closed two schools (that I’m awere of) here….;-O
It has shown here in Indiana, and so far there is no talk of city/state quarantine. I am surprised with the numbers in NY they have not already put a plan in place. I couldn’t help but smile when I read your text… we keep a months worth of water for ourselves and our pets, we keep gas tanks, dog food bens, and pantrys full. Partly because of Bob’s time in the military… and my being female and having that security gland that (most) men do not have. 🙂 I think MA was a Boy Scout.
Thank you for your note! I must be getting too comfortable (and old) these days. The last time I took similar action was just I got home and learned the WTC towers had just collapsed. Your note reminded (us) that we need to always be prepared for the worst. Thank you!
They canceled my sons tournament at Queens college because of the flu. Haven’t heard of any cases here yet. I don’t think it will be so bad here in the US. A lot of people get the flu shot. Though it may be a different strain of the flu, the severity of it will not be as bad for those who have had the shot.
please don’t buy into the hype. there have been 330 cases WORLDWIDE and only 10 deaths. So many more people die of the regular flu, it kills 30000 people per year. don’t believe the hype
I dont think michael was hyping it up or being a fear monger. As time passes, more information will come out, we still dont know everything about it. There is nothing wrong with taking precaution, even if it turns out to be nothing. Being over prepared never hurts while being under prepared always does.
Sometimes little problems can expose weaknesses in a system, this might be a good way for us to consider and prepare for something bigger and meaner.