Hey, I think we need to take this a little more seriously – after all the NY State Insurance Department said it “expects” all insurance companies to participate.
Sounds like a veiled threat of some type of regulatory action against those who decide to go on about their daily business and ignore this multi-week disruption.
Let’s be honest, the government has NO, NO, NO clue what to do because no one knows what the next pandemic is going to look like, what the true cause will be, or when (or if) one will happen again. But “exercises” make us feel better about them.
As no one currently has any idea how the supposed flu pandemic may affect any part of the world, I can see where responsible citizenry would prefer to see their government in action, addressing a response to the potential dangers. And as citizens we should all engage our government to keep us informed of the possible dangers and resources available if such a disaster occurs.
I, for one, have not seen, heard or read a news story from any of the major news organizations regarding the pandemic in many weeks. The global warming issue apparently is a more serious potential disaster than a flu pandemic, at least to media editors. So for any steps to be taken is a step a better direction.
We, as citizens of this country, as a group, have not yet been able to understand that in any disaster, be it pandemic, earthquake, flood, tornado, hurricane and terrorist event, the government will be pretty much useless for several days. The U.S. organizations for disaster recovery, being managed and staffed by burerocrats, is so massive and fraught with constrictive regulations that it can take weeks to provide even rudimentary public relief. Local governments may be able to respond a little better, but none have the resources to provide for their own populations.
Essentially, in the event of any major disaster, we are going to be on our own and have to be prepared to take care of ourselves.
Businesses should have emergency supplies to meet logical local needs for staff employed by the firm. Families need to have emergency supplies to take care of themselves for several days.
We cannot count on the government for help. Look at our history, people in foreign lands receive better assistance from the US Government than its own citizenry.
“Pre Prepared”, a simple but useful motto for these times.
There are many gov’t agencies and academic persons looking at the past to gain insights into the future.
No need to be cynical when there are people trying to offer advice should a Pandemic Flu occur.
Maybe having a beer is not a bad idea if that’s a suggestion. Just make sure you have at least a 3 week supply handy!
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“Designed to simulate a global influenza outbreak, the exercise is being sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury”
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Only government can save us!
Gee, maybe government can do as well helping us on this one as they did with Katrina.
OK – Now bend over so the Dept. of Treasury can stretch your taxes even more. Now sit down & have a beer.
Hey, I think we need to take this a little more seriously – after all the NY State Insurance Department said it “expects” all insurance companies to participate.
Sounds like a veiled threat of some type of regulatory action against those who decide to go on about their daily business and ignore this multi-week disruption.
Let’s be honest, the government has NO, NO, NO clue what to do because no one knows what the next pandemic is going to look like, what the true cause will be, or when (or if) one will happen again. But “exercises” make us feel better about them.
As no one currently has any idea how the supposed flu pandemic may affect any part of the world, I can see where responsible citizenry would prefer to see their government in action, addressing a response to the potential dangers. And as citizens we should all engage our government to keep us informed of the possible dangers and resources available if such a disaster occurs.
I, for one, have not seen, heard or read a news story from any of the major news organizations regarding the pandemic in many weeks. The global warming issue apparently is a more serious potential disaster than a flu pandemic, at least to media editors. So for any steps to be taken is a step a better direction.
We, as citizens of this country, as a group, have not yet been able to understand that in any disaster, be it pandemic, earthquake, flood, tornado, hurricane and terrorist event, the government will be pretty much useless for several days. The U.S. organizations for disaster recovery, being managed and staffed by burerocrats, is so massive and fraught with constrictive regulations that it can take weeks to provide even rudimentary public relief. Local governments may be able to respond a little better, but none have the resources to provide for their own populations.
Essentially, in the event of any major disaster, we are going to be on our own and have to be prepared to take care of ourselves.
Businesses should have emergency supplies to meet logical local needs for staff employed by the firm. Families need to have emergency supplies to take care of themselves for several days.
We cannot count on the government for help. Look at our history, people in foreign lands receive better assistance from the US Government than its own citizenry.
“Pre Prepared”, a simple but useful motto for these times.
There are many gov’t agencies and academic persons looking at the past to gain insights into the future.
No need to be cynical when there are people trying to offer advice should a Pandemic Flu occur.
Maybe having a beer is not a bad idea if that’s a suggestion. Just make sure you have at least a 3 week supply handy!