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Yesterday’s Phone it in Friday discussed the coronavirus. I mentioned some of the steps I’ve been taking to prepare (God forbid) a lengthy quarantine.
To be clear, I don’t think it will come to that. The virus is dangerous, to be sure, but it seems like a deadlier version of the flu. The United States enjoys the best medical system in the world, and I suspect the fallout won’t be nearly as devastating.
Nevertheless, it’s prudent to stock up, especially given our over-reliance on China for supplies. If anything, that’s my biggest concern: a shortage of medical supplies. So here are some small steps I’m taking to prepare for the worst, even though I think the worst is unlikely.
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The Portly Politico 
[…] My assessment up until this week has been that we should be prudent in preparing for the impact of the coronavirus, but that it’s a tad overblown—it’s just a nasty flu. I still caution prudent prepping—and against panic—but after the events of the past week, I’m adjusting my assessment. There is definitely something different about this pandemic. […]
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[…] But what if people can’t get food? Or medicine? The latter is far likelier, given our dependence upon China for ingredients and raw materials necessary for many medicines (a degree of autarky isn’t such a bad idea after all). But the former could be a possibility if supply chains are seriously disrupted. Again, I don’t think it will come to that, but it makes sense to prepare for the worst. […]
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[…] this coronavirus situation is truly shutting everything down. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has shut down all public schools in the State for the […]
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[…] running short on the ingredients for essential medicines because of China’s disease. Supply chains have been seriously disrupted, and will continue to be, it seems, for some weeks. Thank goodness the tariffs began moving […]
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[…] “SubscribeStar Saturday: Coronavirus Prepping” – When I wrote this post on 7 March 2020, I still thought the coronavirus’s threat was remote, but I was concerned about the disruption to supply chains. I detailed my steps for preparing for the possibility of quarantines and/or shortages. Fortunately, it seems that now grocers are catching up, and unless you’re looking for toilet paper, you can largely find what you need. […]
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[…] paper? I’ve read several commentators who have pondered the same thing. In the event of major disruptions to supply chains, why wouldn’t you buy dry goods with a long shelf life, and meat for the freezer? Sure, […]
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