Stocking the cupboards in the event of a pandemic in the USA

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Reading these posts makes me this of the Walking Dead. Are you all thinking of the zombie apocalypse?

+1

Question: why wouldn’t you be able to get your groceries in two weeks or four weeks? What scenario are you imagining? The grocery store will close? My! That would be some outbreak. Remember folks, most cases are mild. Hording supplies and stockpiling just fuels unnecessary panic.

Try living next door to paranoid preppers. Good times.

This article makes a compelling case for prepping (about 3 week’s worth) as a civic responsibility- kind of like getting vaccines.

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/preparing-for-coronavirus-to-strike-the-u-s/

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Amazon Drone deliveries are sounding better and better.

Or the Amazon delivery bots. Coming soon to VA.
https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2020/02/25/amazons-self-driving-delivery-robots-are-virginia.html?ana=twt

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are the OTC meds you would want to have in stock?

Cold/flu season
Advil (adult and child)
Tylenol
Honey (for tea/ cough syrup)
Sudafed
Mucinex
Afrin
Nasal rinse

Elderberry syrup (ymmv)
Zinc
Vitamin D

Generally:
Antacid
Anti-diarrhea

Hydrogen peroxide
Bleach
Soap

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are the OTC meds you would want to have in stock?

Cold/flu season
Advil (adult and child)
Tylenol
Honey (for tea/ cough syrup)
Sudafed
Mucinex
Afrin
Nasal rinse

Elderberry syrup (ymmv)
Zinc
Vitamin D

Generally:
Antacid
Anti-diarrhea

Hydrogen peroxide
Bleach
Soap

NP here. Bought most of the items in PP's list but also added pedialyte and activated charcoal.

[Anonymous]

Ordering apocalypse food from your caterer is the most DCUM thing ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Reading these posts makes me this of the Walking Dead. Are you all thinking of the zombie apocalypse?

+1

Question: why wouldn’t you be able to get your groceries in two weeks or four weeks? What scenario are you imagining? The grocery store will close? My! That would be some outbreak. Remember folks, most cases are mild. Hording supplies and stockpiling just fuels unnecessary panic.

Try living next door to paranoid preppers. Good times.

This article makes a compelling case for prepping (about 3 week’s worth) as a civic responsibility- kind of like getting vaccines.

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/preparing-for-coronavirus-to-strike-the-u-s/

Thank you!

Yeah. I felt a bit stupid and guilty for buying a whole bunch of groceries and supplies this week ... but I also realize that me being able to afford it and having space to store it means that I will take pressure off the system for people who don't have that luxury if anything happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ordering apocalypse food from your caterer is the most DCUM thing ever.

This doesn’t contribute to the discussion, this particular thread is more people who believe in preparation, if you don’t that’s okay but spare the snark.

[Anonymous]

^for people

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ordering apocalypse food from your caterer is the most DCUM thing ever.

This doesn’t contribute to the discussion, this particular thread is more people who believe in preparation, if you don’t that’s okay but spare the snark.

In times of disaster we need extra snark.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ordering apocalypse food from your caterer is the most DCUM thing ever.

This doesn’t contribute to the discussion, this particular thread is more people who believe in preparation, if you don’t that’s okay but spare the snark.

In times of disaster we need extra snark.

+1 it's going to be sold out at stores soon and it's shelf-stable. Stock up, PP!

[Anonymous]

My local Target is out of hand sanitizer today

[Anonymous]

I've been slowly stocking up this week (adding in a few extra things here and there). I plan on grabbing some stuff at Costco tonight (have to run near one for more Girl Scout cookies anyways). Might as well grab a few staples that we'll eventually go through anyways.

Completely not related I wanted to grab a bunch of dehydrated camping style foods for an upcoming Girl Scout camping trip, but they are totally back ordered for 2-3 months. Thanks last minute preppers!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ordering apocalypse food from your caterer is the most DCUM thing ever.

This doesn’t contribute to the discussion, this particular thread is more people who believe in preparation, if you don’t that’s okay but spare the snark.

In times of disaster we need extra snark.

Agree. I thought it was a funny post and actually laughed out loud.

[Anonymous]

Would asking for the name of the caterer be the second most DCUM post ever? I would love a stash of breakfast burritos...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would asking for the name of the caterer be the second most DCUM post ever? I would love a stash of breakfast burritos...

+1

I’d even trade some ibuprofen for some breakfast burritos.