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Back to EpisodesS2 E10: Preparedness Beyond the First 72
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Continuing our discussion on emergency preparedness, this week we offer some thoughts on those disruptions the are not fixed after the first 72 hours. The utilities do not come back on, or whatever element of critical infrastructure that has failed. What is your plan for after that government recommended 72 hour kit is expired? Have you a community plan, do you know your neighbours enough to put together a collective response? Do you have strong social bonds with others upon which you can rely when the chips are down? How long have you decided to be prepared for? 21, 45, 60 days? While everyone wants to be prepared for everything, the reality is that there needs to be a timeframe around what you do - food, water, energy and equipment for how long? The best recommendation is at least 21 days, for if society has failed to restart after 21 days, there might be some more significant issues to consider. Finally, what happens after your planning horizon has expired - if you plan for 60 days, what is your intent on day 61? Food for thought, join in on the discussion.