U.S. Unprepared for Attacks and Catastrophes
Have you ever showed someone an article or a news report in order to convince them of something, only to hear them ridicule your source? They might say, “Yeah, but that’s according to Fox News or Personal Liberty or Frank Bates.”
Well, we’ve been telling people for years that the U.S. government is not prepared to handle large-scale terrorist attacks and natural disasters, but only a few seem to listen. Now, the Associated Press – probably the world’s most respected media outlet – is saying the same thing we’ve been shouting from the rooftops.
Under a headline of “US Not Fully Prepared for Nuclear Terrorist Attack,” the AP’s article stated, “A congressional audit says the federal government isn’t fully prepared to handle a nuclear terrorist attack or large-scale natural catastrophe. It finds that the government lacks effective coordination and in some cases is years away from ensuring adequate emergency shelter and medical treatment.”
Now, I’m not the least bit surprised by that finding and I’m sure you’re not either. But I wonder how the people who never listen to us feel about it. I wonder if this was the wake-up call they needed to start getting ready for a disaster, or if it’s just another thing they will ignore and hope goes away.
The report goes on to say that in the case of a nuclear terrorist attack, it would take one to five years to develop a strategy to determine whether people were exposed to unsafe levels of radiation, and five to 10 years to plan for a full medical response.
First of all, does this finding shock you, or is it pretty much what you thought all along? Second, do you think most people will respond to this report by preparing for an emergency, or will they keep their heads buried in the sand? Let me know what you think.
Being prepared for any given emergency or scenario isn’t anything to laugh about. Yet fools and those that fail to plan often try to discredit those of us that look into the possible future and ridicule, belittle, bully, make fun of us that prepare for the unexpected.
Living in California for the past 30 plus years, I have seen a lot of Mother Nature incidents that have caused havoc among the population, towns, cities and counties. Yet, the mainstream continues to act like there is nothing to worry about because the “Government” will come to the “People’s needs” That is why the State of California has declared a State of Emergency over this drought.
The state has requested that all citizens save up to 30% of their water usage. On the same hand, the water companies are increasing their fees for the use of water because they are losing money by the millions. Nothing like paying more for something that needs to be conserved and is being conserved, wouldn’t you say? The mental midgets are at it again, I say.
Anyway, in California no only are we short on water, but our crops have fallen short of the mark for the 6th year in a row. Why should you care? Because if California does not produce any crops, the rest of the country doesn’t get its fresh vegetables. They will come from Mexico or South America. This means higher food prices for you. If your can vegetables cost you $0.50 per can then stock up now; because it will soon cost you $1.50 or more. Don’t believe me then come shop in California where tomato sauce costs $2.15 plus per 15 oz. per can and vegetables are just over !.15 per 13 oz. can.
By being prepare, I have supplies that should last me for about 5 to 8 years. Can you say the same? I have stocked supplies to repair my cars, oil, spark plugs, extra hoses, transmission fluids, brake fluids, anti-freeze and so on. I have even have extra tires, brake pads and so on. The price for these items are going up and up. Pretty soon it will cost more than it is worth.
Just this last week we had a mud slide that came through the neighborhood. There was a fire on the mountain range to the North of me about 40 days ago and there was nothing growing to hold the water back, so down came the water and the mud. However, I was prepared. I had dug in water/mud channels along the border of my property to deflect any potential water or mud due to a flash flood scenario. Needless to say my home and property were saved due to my foresight. Out-of 20 neighbors, only one other was saved from this act of nature; and he was only saved because he was next door to me and my earthen-works saved him too. Everyone else ended up with a house full of mud and a backyard of muck, about 2 to 4 feet deep. They use to laugh at me for preparing; but, they are not laughing now. In fact, they are over my house using my “Power4Patriots” solar generator, (Thanks Frank), to charge their cell phones and operate their computers. Most of them have discovered the true cost of getting a gas generator. Its great for a day of running until you need to get out and find fuel to keep it running. A generator cost about $3500.00 and getting fuel can cost you about $3.00/gal. But it will take you awhile to go out and find it; it may take an hour to get there and back, not to mention the gas cans needed to store your fuel in. Its funny to be the only one in the neighborhood that is prepared. I guess I moved up in status from “that crazy guy” to “that guy knows his sh%t, (stuff).”
Even the news media has come around to check things out. I told them to take a powder. If they want to help the population then start preaching being prepared. They always talk about being Earthquake prepared why not other natural disasters or scenarios like mud slides, fires and so on?
So look around you and take your time. Look and see what can happen in your part of the country and plan for it. Start small and build on it. Rome wasn’t build in a day; but when it fell, it fell very quickly. Don’t tell anyone what you are doing or they too will be knocking on your door for help. Remember, you have to help yourself first; before you can extend a helping hand to others.
i live in california also. did yu know that jerry brown is dumpinfg frsh water in the sanfransico bay for a stupib smelt fish. i live at the beach in so cal. i’m not going to say how prepared i am. i don’t like to brag , or tel people what i have. i know i will out last you. i can survieve in the montains for eternity, if i don’t get caught. so i say . “bfd!
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It would take the government 5 years to develop a strategy on developing a strategy….
Government is filled with bureaucrats and politicians. They are trained NOT to think (just follow) – especially about “the people”, only about “the government”. They consider it to be an entity. They also believe that their first duty is to the government entity – to preserve it.
Very few people BELIEVE anything will happen to change the way our country currently operates. It’s like a young person who doesn’t believe they will ever die. If it hasn’t happened, it can’t…
In the end we (the people) are responsible to take care of ourselves anyway. Anyone who thinks “the government” will take care of them is naive at best and suicidal at worst.
We have worked for 15 years to get the people around us prepared – it has been an uphill battle and few have taken it seriously. But at least a few more families are better positioned to survive a disaster.
And just who do you think was depending on them anyhow? If you are, you don’t belong here.
I’ve pretty much cured people of bad mouthing me when I tell them about looming catastrophes, government tyranny and the like. How? Simple… when they tell me anything, I poo-poo it. They soon learn how it feels not to be taken seriously and start listening.
No one wins here not you or I, the only thing I see is we will be attacked by another country sooner or later probably sooner than we all think, the best thing we all can do is prepare for the worst, help one another and fight for our right to exist here in this great nation, no one will be safe anywhere, on the coastline where I live I suspect we will be attracted first, that fight must be strong from us, we must as a country bind together become strong as one and take it too the Russians, yes I believe they will attack us, they think we are weak that weave eatin too many hamburgers, but trust me it is the very thing that will save us the fact that we all no that we will triumph over anybody or anyone who thinks that they can walk into our back yard and take it over so please just remember everyone is in this together your neighbor your friends your loved ones, a Emp will only make us stronger, everything is in material we don’t need it , so donot rely on it we can get by on hand signals at first!!!!
Most people will either think that it would never happen here or that the government will take care of us. Yes, by keeping their heads in the sand. One of the biggest issues that I see when the “AP” gets hold of the story, is that “The government needs to increase funding for research, planning, appropriation of funds, beaurocracies, dispersing of agendas, etc.”
One of the things that separate the USA from the rest of the world is the way we come together in a crisis situation. That is to say that if we the people get our heads out of our a@@es and start to prepare now instead of waiting on the Government to provide for us then we will overcome and adapt. If we wait for someone to make the first move, namely our government, then we will be floating down the creek without a paddle. So don’t hold your breathe for any government appropriation of funds, we are on our own, get use to it.
Dear Frank,
The answer your two questions:
1. We and most people we know are not shocked in the slightest that the U.S. is unprepared for any kind of disaster. That said, very few of the many people we know are actually proactive.
HECK! The government is never prepared for the many, many major natural disasters that strike tens of thousands of Americans every year, year in and year out!
2. We know from experience the majority of today’s American population are self-absorbed, ill informed “ostriches!”
Just look at all the people and vehicles lost, near death rescues and tragic deaths still occurring in Texas!
Look at all the “dumb-asses” who have ignored the loud and well publicized warning after warning, issued year after year … “Never drive through water flowing over any roadway!” and got washed away as a reward for their foolishness and impatience.
As for a nuclear attack (large or small) launched against America; the government has their own “Ark Plan” and secure facilities prepared for a select few. We have no question that invitations to survive in these bunkers do not include your family or mine. The subsequent horrors destined to follow a nuclear attack of any kind will last for generations and be apocalyptic.
God Save America, (The government sure won’t!)
Orrin
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The military Industrial Complex is another behemoth we had been warned about. No one speaks of that. Those in the know are willing to be prepared and doing their best –the others do not allow themselves to get involved…nor do they want to hear about it…Just my humble opinions.
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Lets start with YOU! That is the most anti-American thing I’ve heard in a long time. When next you and your family decide to take a family vacation, how about calling your local FEMA Camp and see if they have room for you and your family. You deserve it, the very best. This way the rest of us will know where to find you should we need you for anything. So hold your breathe until we call you, OK?
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Nuclear fixtures, and are “Lost” where sold from Russia after the fall of the USSR and could be anywhare.
Its a very serious matter and could come in Containers not chequed properly . Also the attaq at SubStations
And Refineries is another concern.
PowerLines Dams etc.