Any person with two brain cells knows to be at some level of “preparedness”. However, “preparedness” takes on its true meaning when necessary reserves and protections extend beyond two weeks, and additionally, when in the context of panic, chaos, diseases, economic downturn, etc., you know, the series events.
I explored the “prepper” world that flared up post Øbongo election in ‘08. Admittedly there were a few who were indulging in irrational knee-jerk panic, but panics have a way of fueling themselves into chaos and I thought it prudent to, at the very least, evaluate my situation.
It encouraged me to be more organized in my purchase and storage/stocking habits. I was already growing vegetables as a hobby but it accelerated and refined my endeavors. I acquired a greenhouse and built a rainwater capture system for feeding the gardens and greenhouse.
I have precious control over the reaction to this China virus crap. It’s going to play out one way or another. But I’m not panicking because I have at least some small control over my living arrangements.