RE: Why Americans aren't prepared for the next mega-disaster
Actually, I must agree with the main premise- we don't want to think about it. Want a three day supply? Then think what you need 3 days ahead and maintain that cushion. Refill perscriptions three day head of being completely out - most insurance plans will let you do that, and maybe keep sliding until your 15 days ahead.For other things, use your imagination. Want to store emergency water? Use plastic pop bottles. Instead of throwing them out or recycling, rinse them out and fill. Rotate them every so often by watering your plants. If you can afford an extra propane tank, keep one handy, and switch it out when your in use one is empty, and refill that one. Buy a load of batteries in bulk and use them in your regular devices.
The realty is - in most major disatsers, it will take time for government and nonbgovernment relief agencies to assemble the necessary manpower and move it. If theoads are blocked, getting relief will take longer. And yes, think about it first.
