Lumen83
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I hope you are right. I will certainly not be trading any goods for cash or gold in a crisis. They are of no use to me when it comes to surviving in a dire situation.
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I hope you are right. I will certainly not be trading any goods for cash or gold in a crisis. They are of no use to me when it comes to surviving in a dire situation.
Bring on the beer bug. I'm ready.
Toilet paper is over rated.
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RedLED
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This is not that kind of doomsday crisis.
SCEMan
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Prior to retirement I was a Sr. Project Mgr. at SCE in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery for 18 years. After the SARS outbreak in 2003 we developed a corporate pandemic response plan (as required by all state-governed utilities) that has been updated and exercised annually. Nothing I've seen so far with COVID-19 isn't already mitigated by the existing planning methodology, and I'm confident that any virus-related utility outages are very unlikely.
Despite irresponsible media attempts to capitalize on this outbreak (e.g., "deadly virus") at the expense of public panic, this "storm" will run its course much like others in the past with the major impact being largely economic. Thankfully much will learned from this pandemic that can be used to mitigate/manage events when a truly virulent strain appears in the future.
Despite irresponsible media attempts to capitalize on this outbreak (e.g., "deadly virus") at the expense of public panic, this "storm" will run its course much like others in the past with the major impact being largely economic. Thankfully much will learned from this pandemic that can be used to mitigate/manage events when a truly virulent strain appears in the future.
Lumen83
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I don't see the actual virus itself being that big of a deal at all. Its people's reaction that I'm concerned about. We've got people bringing box trucks to stores to load up on everything they can get their hands on around here, businesses are shutting down, people are terrified and acting like idiots. That disrupts the supply chain. And its really completely blown out of proportion, in my opinion. So, its not so much the actual thing that is a doomsday crisis for me. Its the panicked herd mentality that could wind up being a problem.
Put some soapy water in a tupperware container with a washcloth and a dry handtowel in the car. Free portable handwash station.
Dave D
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Here in Spain we currently have 3126 recorded cases of Coronavirus and 86 deaths.
We currently have the second highest number of cases in Europe, behind Italy.
It was odd to me that the USA should ban flights from Europe but not from the UK!
The UK is only 20 miles from mainland Europe so anyone in Europe that wants to get to the USA can simply travel across to the UK and hop on a plane!
The UK authorities are not checking passengers arriving in the UK for Coronavirus, even from Italy!!!!
It appears that cases are doubling in number every 2 days in Spain, the main outbreak is in Madrid where several elderly care homes have been hit badly.
Keep washing those hands!
We currently have the second highest number of cases in Europe, behind Italy.
It was odd to me that the USA should ban flights from Europe but not from the UK!
The UK is only 20 miles from mainland Europe so anyone in Europe that wants to get to the USA can simply travel across to the UK and hop on a plane!
The UK authorities are not checking passengers arriving in the UK for Coronavirus, even from Italy!!!!
It appears that cases are doubling in number every 2 days in Spain, the main outbreak is in Madrid where several elderly care homes have been hit badly.
Keep washing those hands!
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Basically every fun thing to do is closed, canceled or postponed for the next month+. I feel for all the people whose jobs depend on tourism. Practically all sports, concerts, shows, parades, festivals, you name it. Viking and Princess cruises are canceled for two months. Stock up on snickers and flashlights,,, we’re not going anywhere for a while.
Personally, the only reason I'd stock-up on grocery store items is to cut the amount of exposure I incur going to the store. It makes sense to only go once a month rather than the normal three to four times I normally go. However, I'm not planning on stocking-up the next time because I don't want to be part of the problem.
Our governor just ordered all public and private schools to close for six weeks by Monday in three of Washington state's largest counties. How are working parents going to arrange day care?
Our governor just ordered all public and private schools to close for six weeks by Monday in three of Washington state's largest counties. How are working parents going to arrange day care?
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RedLED
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That's right you could take the TGV to London into, I forget which station the tunnel trains go to Victoria, Euston, Kings Cross, no that's to the North, Paddington, Waterloo?
Then fly out straight to the US!
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dotCPF
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We're almost certainly going to have a 2 week "quarantine", at least I have heard from now multiple different ways. My LEO brother has heard the same thing.
You can make hand sanitizer with isopropyl alcohol and aloe gel mixed together, 40/60 or 30/70 split works well.
Stay safe, and remember the two golden rules:
1. Don't panic.
2. Bring a Towel
You can make hand sanitizer with isopropyl alcohol and aloe gel mixed together, 40/60 or 30/70 split works well.
Stay safe, and remember the two golden rules:
1. Don't panic.
2. Bring a Towel
thermal guy
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This is exactly why we all should be prepared. Always. Stock up when you can have extra of everything “ I’m assuming we all have the flashlight part of that covered “ and we should all be able to hold up at your dwelling for 1-2 weeks without having to hit the store. If you do this s little at a time it’s easy.
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If you are quarantined at home, you really don't need hand sanitizer, that's for when you go out and touch things in public.
At home just wash your hands like you should anyway.
I hope the media really pays the price for what they have done!!
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Very true, if you really want to cover the flashlights as well, make a faraday cage with a couple lights, portable solar charger, and other essential electronics
dotCPF
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Agreed Red, someone above asked about how to get some, and you can make it easily!
I'm all for an abundance of caution, but it's hardly time to pack.
And "quarantine" is perhaps even too strong in quotes, it will be like a big giant snow day, just food, utilities, banks, and first responders/ hospital personnel will have work.
I'm all for an abundance of caution, but it's hardly time to pack.
And "quarantine" is perhaps even too strong in quotes, it will be like a big giant snow day, just food, utilities, banks, and first responders/ hospital personnel will have work.
This is an excellent point, Ireland have shut up schools etc. UK not yet, some argue too little too late. Trouble as you say, shut schools, the NHS becomes more strained. Kids have parents, parents work for NHS............
There is no easy get around, many countries being reactive and not pro active. Its too late now, be it USA or UK. Too many have it(knowing or not). Many wont even know they have it.
I agree totally about being part(or not) of the problem, its forcing people to stock pile. If everyone could just carry on as normal, shelves would not be emptied. You go out, you see shelves empty, you think " if i dont grab some, i wont be able to if get locked down" And so the cycle carries on.
Common sense is not common!
Dave D
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Hot off the press in Spain!
Air and maritime connections between Morocco and Spain have been suspended by the Moroccan authorities due to the coronavirus.
Also several areas are now being locked down by the authorities in the Barcelona region.
Air and maritime connections between Morocco and Spain have been suspended by the Moroccan authorities due to the coronavirus.
Also several areas are now being locked down by the authorities in the Barcelona region.
I’d also heard alcohol is very effective, single malt, imbibed, allow time to work, and repeat if necessary........
Another example of hysteria here, the F1 GP cancelled, and very nearly as quickly, F1 drivers spotted at Tullamarine ( Melbourne/Vic/Aus ) airport clamouring for the pointy end of the nearest 787 out.
At least poor old GW, GFC, SARS, EBOLA, and what ever else you can think of, are getting a rest for the time being.
Another example of hysteria here, the F1 GP cancelled, and very nearly as quickly, F1 drivers spotted at Tullamarine ( Melbourne/Vic/Aus ) airport clamouring for the pointy end of the nearest 787 out.
At least poor old GW, GFC, SARS, EBOLA, and what ever else you can think of, are getting a rest for the time being.
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