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2ndHandLion prompted this
Sometimes I don't feel sorry for the victims since they are partially responsible for their situations. In the area that I live and work in, doesn't have earth quakes or hurricanes. Although, Tornadoes are a potential threat along with civil disturbances (national news has focused on the mid-Michigan area with all the recent shootings). Likewise, winter months and storms can cause power outages,etc.
I have strong feelings that one should take care of himself and his family while also helping friends and neighbors whenever possible. My feelings are that extra gas, generators, chain saws, axes, shovels, etc. along with some bottled water and canned foods, some ice and weather related protective clothing/gear should be on hand. I also feel an envelope full of cash can't hurt. Being an advocate of 2nd amendment rights, personal protection is also warranted and guaranteed by our constitution. I own pistols/rifles/shotguns in almost all common calibers or gauges with lots of ammo for each.
Regarding my earlier statement of people being partially at fault. If the Governor declares a State of emergency with mandatory evacuation and you don't go. Don't be crying about being left behind. If you are a tourist and have 3-4 days notice that a storm is coming, get out of town or the country. If you live in Tornado alley, extra housing considerations should be taken. Why would you live in a commonly stricken area by Hurricanes?
I also have an extra vehicle and maintain a 2nd residence 100 miles away from the primary not only for vacationing purposes but just in case.
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2ndHandLion prompted this
The problem is, it is not feasible to have enough gas on hand to run a generator for 10 days or 2 months in the case of Katrina. Recently (couple years ago) when the power grid went out in Detroit covering a vast area, everyone came north to find gas. Gas stations with power a hundred miles north of Detroit ran out of gas within 6-8 hours of the outage.
If I was a tourist in New Orleans and there was no way to get out by car, bus, train or plane you know I would have bought a motorbike or bicycle to get out.
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