February 11, 2003

Terror Attack Steps Urged (washingtonpost.com)

Top federal officials yesterday issued their most pointed advice since Sept. 11, 2001, on precautions the public should take against terrorist attacks, warning that every home should be stocked with three days' worth of water and food in case of a strike with chemical, biological or radiological weapons.

They also recommended that families consider designating a room where they will gather in the event of such an attack, and have on hand duct tape and heavy plastic sheeting to seal it, as well as scissors, a manual can opener, blankets, flashlights, radios and spare batteries. The officials said they believe the al Qaeda terrorist network is particularly targeting New York and Washington.

OK, America: I know this bulletin is grim [To tell you the truth, I'm kind of in shock blogging it.] and sounds kind of survivalist-freak crazy, but it's time to deal with the threat that is really facing us which is a large attack from a nuclear, biological or chemical weapon, probably on a large city (which applies to me and very well may apply to you).
And remember that the Israelis do this and more and have done so for years.
We can and will win this War on IslamoFascism and we have the ability to be ready for the worst and weather it, so let's not let our pre-9/11 complacency hold us back from using our "can do" spirit and Yankee ingenuity to stay alive.