Subj : Y2K power failure?  ;-} (
To   : Bob Watson
From : Russ Johnson
Date : Fri Aug 04 2000 02:52 pm

> Water? What's the point? The
> whole water system isn't going to shut down, even if all of their
> computers crashed.

Um, just a thought. If all the computers that control the water purification 
plants shut down, would you trust the stuff coming out of your tap?

I almost don't trust it now, WITH the computers running.

The idea was that if the power went out (no pumps to to pump water to the 
houses) then you'd need some water to last until the water system was able to 
be put back right.

My point is (and I'm not looking for a debate or an arguement) that having some 
drinking water around at all times is a good idea. Disaster can strike at any 
time, and from quite unlikely directions. The folks in California throught 
their power grid was fine 3 years ago. Rolling brownout this year. I live near 
4 active or dormant volcanoes.

>> Anyway, glad it is all over now... life goes on as it always has.

> Except for those who have a year or so worth of K-Rations! :)

Myself, I purchased some extra candles, had a couple of weeks worth of food, 
and sat down with my wife and talked about what we'd do *IF*.

Russ

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