we are obviously incapable of building hospitals as fast as the chinese can, and tents are last resort. the gyms (hell, use the superdome if necessary) should begin preparations as soon as possible.

i also think we should be breveting as many student nurses, retired nurses, everyone who ever thought of being a nurse for a quick ojt and into the breech.

And institute a "guaranteed income" for every American citizen.

The important thing is to not panic. America is strong. We can come together and win this battle.

recycling and victory gardens etc.

i don't think any of this will come from the conspicuous consumer in chief, but in any serious crisis the most self sufficient, and the most cooperative, will have a better chance of survival.

protein? in new orleans after katrina i was eyeing the pigeons .........

Our ancestors learned to can goods during the summer months. A bushel of apples, a bushel of peaches, a bushel of green beans. Food supplies can now be frozen. Potatoes could be buried in very dry dirt and they could be preserved all winter.

Those that lived in the country raised chickens. They always had meat and eggs. One rooster with ten hens and you could have about 3 dozen chickens by next spring, with a couple dozen eggs per day.

Those that live in rural areas have a better lifestyle during severe times.