Govt helping with prepping?!

[twicebitten]

I recently read a state government site which tried to list some items that might/would be necessary for 72 hours of "downtime". Some people had made fun of that state's attempt to at least get more info out there for people to contemplate, saying that it should be thrown in the "for what it's worth file"....and it occurred to me that although 72 hours is probably an absolute minimum that anyone SHOULD have available, and that the state was reiterating what FEMA had announced, it should not be ridiculed in its efforts.

Any attempt by govt which tries to get citizens TO HELP THEMSELVES, is in my estimation a good thing. Putting up some information on a website cannot cost much, and perhaps can get others interested in prepping in general. Since a large part of the population seems to wander around in semi-darkness waiting on someone to tell them what to do I just don't see how ridiculing this state's effort will help the efforts of prepping in general.

I am by nature a minimalist when it comes to government, and anything after securing the freedom and safety of its citizens should be scrutinized carefully before any action is taken. Obviously I am in the minority in this belief, and that is okay. I just don't see where ridicule can help our efforts.

Am I wrong, misguided, or just not seeing something? Is 72 hours a good guideline to begin someone's efforts, which mimics FEMA's suggestions, or should it go further in explaining why larger preparations would be better? At some point I can see why or how further preps might get into more controversial areas of thought and opinion.

[angelhelp]

72 hours is a long enough time to be "serious" but short enough to avoid giving the public cause to panic. Any of us who have weathered storms, blackouts, and the like know that 72 hours is too short a time. At least it's a start.

[Deleted]

I am wondering...IF Romney gets elected, if there will be a boost to the governement advising folks to stock up and try to help themselves. After all, he IS a Mormon. They sure don't lack for supplies or taking care of themselves.

Of course, people are going to critisize the State or federal government for telling them to have an emergency supply setup. That simply means they will have to depend on themselves instead of depening on someone else.

[Lawdog2705]

Just goes to show you how people think they will never be in harms way and the government will always be there to bail them out. I guess they figure if an emergency happens, someone will be going door to door handing out supplies to help them out...not! Those will be the first ones crying...where's my government, why aren't they helping me, give me some money, give me some food....boo hoo hoo.

[cowgirlup]

ReadyNH has a decent amount of information if anyone in the state is paying attention.
The say the minimum is 72 hours and then mention you could be more preparred if you planned for 7-10 days. And they outline how buying just a few extra items a month would accomplish that.

www.nh.gov/readynh/documents/emergency_planning_brochure.pdf

Of course everytime there is a major storm most of the people that went without in the last out are fighting the crowds again at the store.

But it's good that they mentioned being preparred for more than 72 hours since most major winter storms can knock power out for up to a month in some places.

[karatediver]

I think nearly all states have info and recommendations on getting prepared now. California has their info at www.calema.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx . The problem is that most people don't pay attention. It isn't as much fun as watchin' the Jersey Shore and Desperate Housewives from Suburbia.

[urbanprep]

Ready GA even has an app ;D

[alex]

Sept 11, 2012 15:28:54 GMT -7 urbanprep said:

Ready GA even has an app ;D

Yep we do...here's the link www.ready.ga.gov/Prepare