One notes that the cities would buckle in less than two weeks and collapse in less than a month despite Dem attempts to the contrary. Urbanites know this at some level. Our problem would be the million people fleeing greater Boston that would be coming west on the Pike. Would be nasty. Ironically, no one in greater Boston is allowed to own a firearm. I believe the greatest danger of this is Obama doing it purposefully so he can declare martial law.
I’m staying right here in Michigan. Others will flee west and south.
“One notes that the cities would buckle in less than two weeks and collapse in less than a month despite Dem attempts to the contrary.”
Or much less. We have New Orleans as a practical experience of the breakdown of civil society to go on, now.
The LAST place you want to be when the starving masses start fleeing the cities is anywhere near a major outflow artery, such as an interstate, or a divided highway.
And if you are bugging out, make sure your egress route doesn’t go across, or over ANY of these. That may very well be the last mistake you will ever make.
Many rural folks have a junker or two around. If not, there is usually a local salvage yard. Pack the ramps with junkers and and light 'em up or pull the wheels off. (burned out cars make lousy shelter and may act as a deterrent).
Put up a big sign that says "Epidemic in town no doctor". At least you might get someone with a useful skill, and most others would be deterred.
Small towns will have to band together.