I have always enjoyed reading post-apocalyptic fiction, starting with Alas Babylon back in 1959. Covid-19 is making it seem a more possible, happening event.
We did deal with Superstorm Sandy, that left us without electric power for 2 weeks. Aggravating, but not impossible. I do find people who, concerned by winter storms, buy 2 gallons of milk and extra bread not thinking things through. Power goes out milk spoils and even with refrigeration has limited storage life. How much toast can you eat?
So I'm asking - do you think I am excessively concerned? Face masks we ordered in mid-January have not yet arrived, nor do I have any hope they will show up any time soon. More food, I think, but not anything that we would not consume. So more cans of tuna fish, extra rice, etc, that have long shelf life and are part of our regular diet. Perhaps some bleach, as a general disinfectant. How much cat food, as the boys only eat Fancy Feast, but do consume 4 cans/day between the two of them. We do have a whole house generator that uses propane, and a very large in-ground tank for the propane. Water comes from a well.
So I'm asking "What should we do to prepare?" Suggestions, comments, observations all welcome.
We did deal with Superstorm Sandy, that left us without electric power for 2 weeks. Aggravating, but not impossible. I do find people who, concerned by winter storms, buy 2 gallons of milk and extra bread not thinking things through. Power goes out milk spoils and even with refrigeration has limited storage life. How much toast can you eat?
So I'm asking - do you think I am excessively concerned? Face masks we ordered in mid-January have not yet arrived, nor do I have any hope they will show up any time soon. More food, I think, but not anything that we would not consume. So more cans of tuna fish, extra rice, etc, that have long shelf life and are part of our regular diet. Perhaps some bleach, as a general disinfectant. How much cat food, as the boys only eat Fancy Feast, but do consume 4 cans/day between the two of them. We do have a whole house generator that uses propane, and a very large in-ground tank for the propane. Water comes from a well.
So I'm asking "What should we do to prepare?" Suggestions, comments, observations all welcome.