RE: Why Americans aren't prepared for the next mega-disaster
I am sitting here in New Zealand, not far from the devastating 6.3 earthquake which has just levelled our beautiful city of Christchurch. Day 3 and the magnitude of it is only now becoming apparent. here we have a national Civil defence system, of which I am a part.
We are prepared for this and the earthquake of last September sent many of us scurrying to upgrade our personal preparedness.
The important thing to note is this:
For the 1st 24 hours you are on your own. There will be nobody to help you. Civil infrastructures are fragile things at the best of times. in a disaster they will have their attention on the majors.
you will have to look after yourself.
or die.
it is that simple.
