How do you pronounce, "Piggot," and keep a straight face?
What you really need is a supply of drinking water (which is most important), canned food (can opener), a shotgun for warning shots and a pistol for when some deranged fool forces the issue. And a radio. And a Bible.
Other then that don't expect the government to show up day one because that is not real life.
BTW, did you know there was a 6.0 in Alaska today -- can't find any reports yet other than USGS/ANSS seismic info.
Okay. I promise I won't visit.
I don't see how any place can be ready for the worst disasters that Mother Earth can dish out. To believe that you are ready is just asking for it.
As the t-shirt at the local museum says: "Visit Historic New Madrid - While it is Still There".
...and if they're smart, they'll immediately remove any picture frames that are hanging over the head of the bed.
And this is a place touted as a model for earthquake preparedness.
Who would have thunk this?
What's to prepare within the area? The best preparation is to warehouse supplies outside of the great plains and midwest. If the New Madrid fault goes, pretty much every building in that part of the country is going to fall. You just hope that you are outside, and that you are far enough uphill that the Mississippi doesn't come over you.
If their Congresscritters know how to get on the floor of the House and Senate and whimper, they're ready. Why would state and local government want to spend their own money now when they can spend federal money later?
The Titanic wasnt ready for the iceberg either. Crap Happens. When its every man for hiomself --prepare yourself, Dont wait for the gubment they head out to help who screams the loudest while you have to take care of yourself.
With his palm extended to Washington awaiting a "lube" job.
The best preparedness is personal preparation and personal responsibility for such.
Having supplys on hand and some basic emergency items in stock is a great start. Also a good stock of firearms and ammo for personal protection and property defense is advisable.
After witnessing the faulty and failed government response to Katrina we have to come to grip with the fact that government cannot protect us from everything, nor can they rescue us if we fail to prepare. FEMA is not the solution. Emergency agencys will be overwhelmed. Communication disrupted. Travel impossible.
A lack of preparation and general disorganization will only compound the problems. Having the ability to survive on our own for a week or two will ease the burden on emergency workers so they can concentrate on injurys and infrastructure. Help will eventually come if needed. But it is better if they come looking for you than if one goes wandering out looking for help.