I’ve looked at some of these suggestions and I think they are worth implementing.

If nothing else, Corona might get me to look at preparedness a bit more. I’ve been slacking in my Boy Scout “Be Prepared” efforts.

Almighty God, please stop this disease. Give comfort to the dying and grieving, and forgive us our sins. In the name of your son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

I think the goal will be to stock up enough to easily limit my public exposure for several weeks.

From Vox Popoli:

  • Try to get ahead on medical prescriptions when you can, in case of very predictable supply chain disruptions, and so you won’t have to go out to the pharmacy at a time when there may be long lines of sick people.
  • Start to stock up on enough non-perishable food to last your household through several weeks of social distancing at home during an intense wave of transmission in the community.
  • Take your kids out of school and activities. There is no need to freak anyone out; what kid doesn’t enjoy a snow day? Handle it right and they’ll be happily saying “thank you, Corona-chan!”
  • Cancel all unnecessary social engagements. As one friend said, it’s a good time to spend the evenings kicking back and having margaritas with your wife.
  • Get permission to work from home. Most businesses will embrace this and those who are most proactive about it will get permission first.

More Suggestions:

  • We may have a window of opportunity now to make some practical preparations. We must make the most of it – even though the effort may be wasted if a severe pandemic doesn’t happen.
  • What matters most is how households, neighborhoods, community groups, and businesses prepare.
  • Individual and community preparations will focus on three tasks – reducing each person’s chance of getting sick, helping households with basic survival needs during a pandemic, and minimizing and coping with larger societal disruption.
  • Social distancing will be important but unpleasant.
  • School closings present a particularly difficult social distancing dilemma.
  • Hand-washing is far from a panacea. But it’s easy, it’s under your control, and it has no significant downside.
  • Like washing your hands, wearing a facemask may help a bit. But it has more downside than washing your hands.
  • Getting ready for a pandemic is largely about preparing for possible shortages.
  • It’s probably too late to stockpile much now, but do what you can.
  • Now is also the time to think about how you will care for loved ones at home.
  • To get ourselves through the hard times that may be coming, we will need volunteers. How can you help?