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Fabs, from what I gathered from her email (the parts that I didn't post, as they didn't pertain to this discussion, is that they were not able to get out of the town they were in. What I did hear, from her, and some news accounts was that most streets out of her town were blocked by trees. Now this is from out of the town, they were getting stuff cleared out when they could.

I'm been thinking about what I have here, and how long I could survive in a disaster situation. For me, it would be a blizzard or ice storm taking out power. If a blizzard, I can melt snow for water, we have a wood fireplace, so heat is covered. But I would need more wood for an extended stay.

Now back to my freind, I am sure that they did have a stock of food and water. But they had no idea how long they would be without power or the means to get out of the area for supplies. I know I would want to get what I can from the NG or whoever was in the area to help, just to make sure I had that extra couple days as needed.

Since I have been following the new reports of the disaster in MS and LA, I know the damage extended for hours in each direction. I would expect that she would have to drive over 4 hrs to get supplies, if they could be found, or if she could get out, and even find gas.

The location she was in was about 1 hr or so north of NO right in the direct path of the eye. So you can imagine the damage that was done to the area.

Maybe this disaster will make us all think, and to make sure we can live for 2 weeks with canned goods and water.