Tsunamis, etc. - Page 2

Amorok · 03-13-2011, 07:01 PM

Good point. While there really is no way to be completely prepared for a disaster, good decision making afterward will definitely mitigate the effects. In the case of Katrina the bad decisions made by the governor of Louisiana and the mayor of New Orleans both prevented help from arriving in a timely manner and dramatically increased the suffering of the people affected. The Bush administration shares the blame by not making the decision to override the state and city officials and immediately ride in, they should never have waited for aid to be requested like they did.

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

How many individuals are prepared?

(Im not)

Close....just need to get the generator and propane backup in place. Should have that by fall.

My house sits at a pretty substantial elevation compared to the rest of the county. So I'm relatively flood resistant.

I installed a 1000 gallon precharge tank under the house last summer with a pump for prep of water loss, generally keep at least a months worth of food in the pantry, and have MRE's there as well. This is assuming that my house stays somewhat in tact. IF I owned any weapons

I'd have PLENTY of ammo. I've not gotten to the point of constructing an all out "bomb shelter" yet. But I have access and an invitation to one if I need it.

Particle Man · 03-14-2011, 10:22 AM

I have a fridge full of beer. Does that count?

tommymac · 03-14-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I have a fridge full of beer. Does that count?

not if you dont have a bag of dorritos at the ready.

I am assuming its good beer too.

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I have a fridge full of beer. Does that count?

If I bring ammo with...can I come to YOUR place?

Papa_Complex · 03-14-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I have a fridge full of beer. Does that count?

Only if you have a generator, to keep it cold. After all, we aren't English.

Trip · 03-14-2011, 10:47 AM

warm beer is almost as bad as no beer

tommymac · 03-14-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Only if you have a generator, to keep it cold. After all, we aren't English.

I like some of the english cask condition beers, plus he lives above the arctic circle so its always cold up there

Papa_Complex · 03-14-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

I like some of the english cask condition beers, plus he lives above the arctic circle so its always cold up there

You have a point there. He might actually be farther north than I am

Particle Man · 03-14-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

If I bring ammo with...can I come to YOUR place?

Only if you bring off-road machines to play with

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Only if you have a generator, to keep it cold. After all, we aren't English.

I do have a generator but there are plenty of deep cold-water lakes here to keep the beer cold.

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Originally Posted by Trip

warm beer is almost as bad as no beer

depends on the beer.

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Originally Posted by tommymac

I like some of the english cask condition beers, plus he lives above the arctic circle so its always cold up there

I'm not THAT far north

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

You have a point there. He might actually be farther north than I am

03-13-2011, 07:01 PM	#11
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	Good point. While there really is no way to be completely prepared for a disaster, good decision making afterward will definitely mitigate the effects. In the case of Katrina the bad decisions made by the governor of Louisiana and the mayor of New Orleans both prevented help from arriving in a timely manner and dramatically increased the suffering of the people affected. The Bush administration shares the blame by not making the decision to override the state and city officials and immediately ride in, they should never have waited for aid to be requested like they did. __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean?

03-14-2011, 10:22 AM	#13
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I have a fridge full of beer. Does that count? __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-14-2011, 10:47 AM	#17
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	warm beer is almost as bad as no beer