Lessons Learned - Chinese Flu

[Gunanddoglover]

I need to stock up on vitamins and minerals. I have been replacing as needed and a good stock would be very beneficial should the supply get scarce.

 

[Leveraction44]

A long-term supply of a good Multivitamin and mineral is of great value in a time when fresh food is scarce and many people are living off a low-vitamin diet comprised mainly of pasta, rice, and beans.

 

[Leveraction44]

Even if the pandemic gets as bad in the USA as in Italy, it will still be a walk in the park when compared to a grid down event.

 

[Gunanddoglover]

Another item is respirators and not just the N95 paper mask, full face paint respirators with charcoal filters. Store them air tight and they will last until needed.

 

[Leveraction44]

Guns and ammo are valued and highly sought after by all even previous anti-2nd amendment types.

 

[Leveraction44]

Some municipalities try to disarm the citizens - same this time as in New Orleans' confiscation in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina,

 

[Leveraction44]

As things get real, people start to panic and the society gets less civil - the more dire the situation, the less civil the society. Presently it is at early stages mostly playing out at stores where fights are erupting over supplies.

A note on this: During extreme conditions, say your family was starving, I don't mean they missed an afternoon snack but are on the verge of death. Is there anything that would be off-the-table if it meant saving them? Just a question to help you understand that some people will be driven to extreme actions - some for altruistic reasons, others as pure opportunist.

 

[Leveraction44]

Peoples priorities change and tend toward basic necessities

 

[Leveraction44]

Foresight is required. Evaluation of the situation and determination of future needs is critical. Once determined, take action - Try to view the future a week, a month, 3 months, 6 months, a year down the road. This should be a recurring exercise and not a one time deal.

 

[fslc94]

All bets are off if it goes on a severe downward spiral.