Starting to get nervous about this. My grandparents are in their late 70s and they're pretty much the only family I have left outside of my wife and kids. They're like parents to me at this point. Also worried about Trump being in charge when he keeps dismissing that this is an issue. That didn't go too well for Italy. Most of that press conference last night was them congratulating themselves for doing a great job so far. What?
I have nearly two months worth of non-perishables stocked up now. I always have a couple weeks worth of MREs in storage since I live in tornado alley and an area that gets bad ice storms where you can be without power for weeks, so I just added to that with some canned goods and such. I'm already a light prepper with a tub full of survival gear because of where we live but even my wife who is never this way is getting freaked out. Other people I know are doing the same. My sister-in-law is typically really chill and doesn't worry too much about anything but my wife said she is prepping a bunch now as well and saying she is really nervous. It's just weird that I've always been the one preparing for some crazy event and now I'm the one that's more level-headed. Guess it's because I've kinda mentally prepared for this?
The thing I'm glad about is that it doesn't really seem to affect children much, especially those under 10. Both of mine are under 10, though my daughter does have asthma that has been healing and improving over the years. The thing I worry most about is other people panicking and a general breakdown of order. Considering purchasing a shotgun for home protection. I know a lot about firearms from my grandpa who helped design the 5.56x45mm NATO but I've never owned one myself. Hoping it doesn't come down to that but you never know.
How is everyone else preparing? How bad do you guys think it could get?
