Are you ready for the Influenza Armageddon?
I got an e-mail from the US State Department today regarding the outbreak of the H1N1 Flu virus in Japan. I'd like to quote a particularly interesting passage:
The State Department believes it is important for all citizens to maintain readiness for all possibilities in case of an emergency. Because of potential disruptions in shopping patterns, the U.S. Embassy is advising its employees to consider stockpiling two-weeks of emergency supplies such as food, water, infant formula and medicines, as well as to verify the availability of cash or credit cards. U.S. citizens traveling or resident in Japan should consider doing the same.
Thank you US State Department for fanning the flames of panic even more.