"It is hard enough to get family and friend to prepare, now think of a entire country on a limited budget..."

Especially after so many years of being patted on the head and being told that they would be taken care of by the government, and then being told to get out of the way because they're useless, by local emergency personnel.

The rules are being changed, and they require thought, planning and preparation by people who aren't currently mentally or emotionally up to it.

And no one is going to get entire masses of people off their butts to get prepared, it's still convincing people one at a time. You just can't expect miracles.

Try to make it fun, interesting and possible, and more people will get into it. Drag the string and the kitten will follow.

Sue