Martin,

What is the original source of the memo you mentioned?

I was almost stunned when I heard the rumor - how practical and realistic. But I still do not know if it is true.

This probably has the politically-minded preparedness folks going nuts, whatever their political tendancies may be. 72 hours is almost trivial to be prepared for - knowledge and ability being able to compensate for much procrastination, if nothing else. Depending on individual circumstances, preparedness for 10 days means no-foolin' actual preparation. <Insert comment about society here>

It will take folks at agencies like FEMA a lot of work to change all the published detailed guidance for Joe Sixpack from 72 hours to 10 days. Many wild guesses in my mind about why they do not at least have a headline or news blip on the FEMA site about pending change - if, in fact, what I heard is accurate and originates with FEMA.

I am skeptical about any cabinet-level federal agency actually going public with a 7-10 day preparedness guideline. Cynicism or realism? Doesn't matter. My respect for any level of government goes to negative numbers as soon as politics begins directly influencing policy and action.

TIA,

Tom