My Company (a major Oil Co) has been pushing the prevention of the spread of Influenza and Germs at work recently. We have new signs and hand sanitizer everywhere, in addition to hospital strength disinfectant wipes for our phones etc.
I thought this was just another corporate fad. Then today, I got a flyer in my mailbox today with 4 easy steps on it. The interesting part was the reverse side, which read:
Home Preparation
In the event of an influenza pandemic, we suggest that you make preparations for you and your family by stocking your home with the following items:
- Food and water supplies for 10-15 days
- Clean water supply or a water purification system
- Medical supplies and a generous supply of prescription medications
- Sufficient supply of cash in case banks is unavailable
- Pet food
Okay, I admit to not reading as many of the flu diaries here as I should have, but what the hell does my employer know and how bad do they expect it to get? Banks, Pharmacies and fresh water unavailable? Wow.
One comment from my boss, "Pet Food? If it becomes that bad, my pets will become the food."
Now I need to go back and read all those great diaries by DemFromCT and others. http://www.dailykos.com/...