[ex-Texan]

I read a report in 2003 the U.S. planned a similar response. Hospitals would be quickly overwhelmed. Most people would be left on their own.

[redlegplanner]

Unfortunately, the systems failure will not be limited to hospitals. The 35% sick rate will impact all systems - power, transportation, water, sewer etc. Throw New Orleans-like social disorder into the mix for locations with a culture of entitlement, and it will make Katrina look like a walk in the park.

[mewzilla]

Most people would be left on their own.

Wouldn't be the first time. Remember the heat wave that hit Europe back in 2003?