re post no. 8309...WORTH REPEATING...
To: oceanview
Some places couldn't even be evacuated -- "shelter in place" is a euphomism to "tough luck".
See this article:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1054169/posts Report: New York Must Keep Focus On Anti-Terror
Albany - A digital attack that cripples computers. A biological pathogen that overwhelms the state's hospitals. Contaminated food that sets off a mad cow-like scare. All are potential terrorist threats highlighted in a State Senate report to be released today that says New York State must do more to improve homeland security, be it in the city, Long Island or its Canadian border.
The report, by a Republican-led committee chaired by Sen. Michael Balboni (R-East Williston), identifies computer networks, agriculture, hospitals and international borders as particularly exposed targets, making about 30 recommendations for possible legislation.
While most of the report deals with statewide concerns, it includes a section on Long Island's preparedness, noting that due to its unique geography and population density, evacuation is impossible, and families need to be self-sufficient while "sheltering in place."
8,309 posted on 01/08/2004 2:04:36 PM PST by FairOpinion
likely true, I am on long island, you can't even get in or out under normal traffic conditions!