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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf the internet goes down I'll really be screwed
Its gotten very slow a few times. My credit unions site has been down for 2 days. Ive been spending a lot of time on the net while Im sheltering at home but I least I can communicate with others. If the net gets too overwhelmed itll be lonely and scary I think. Going to try to get to the store, Ive read that well probably get the shelter in place order on Monday. Not sure why if theyve made the decision theyre waiting till then.
jimfields33
(15,948 posts)in an already big nightmare.
underpants
(182,876 posts)and for Sling TV.
THAT WOULD BE BAD.
HipChick
(25,485 posts)I expect power outages, water shortages next..
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)We are all dependent on our devices, now.
Barnes and Noble was open yesterday. I bought several ore books, just in case. The staff wasnt happy to be there. I think the governor will close everything down by Monday.
dalton99a
(81,570 posts)captain queeg
(10,242 posts)I think well probably see a drop in electric consumption. But if massive amounts of workers get sick there could be some trouble spots.
dalton99a
(81,570 posts)Right now the primary risk is probably hacking/sabotage and weather events
uponit7771
(90,359 posts)GemDigger
(4,305 posts)
Various power plants are either implementing or preparing to implement contingency plans that call for the sequestering of a healthy group of core employees and providing them with food, beds and blankets so they can survive at the workplace, according to a report by Reuters. Because the government considers electrical power plants, nuclear reactors and oil and gas infrastructure to be "critical infrastructure," the Department of Homeland Security prioritizes keeping them operational during periods of crisis. A guidance issued by the department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency acknowledges that not all of the work performed by power companies can be performed remotely, meaning some workers will have to stay at their facilities 24 hours a day. When that is the case, the guidance says that "businesses should enlist strategies to reduce the likelihood of spreading the disease."
Calculating
(2,957 posts)As long as we have food, video games/Netflix, and a warm house people will be content staying home. If those disappear get ready for a real SHTF scenario.
crickets
(25,983 posts)bikebloke
(5,260 posts)Almost a trip down memory lane to dial-up days.