GLOBAL Y2K ACTION DAY
November 27, 1998 (T-Minus 400 Days & Counting)
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Y2K Days
On November 27, 1998, there will be only 400 days until January 1, 2000. The Year
2000 Problem (Y2K) is approaching at the rate of 3,600 seconds per hour! We are
making progress, but not as fast as the Year 2000 is approaching. On November 27,
1998, Dr. Ed Yardeni will host an Internet GLOBAL Y2K ACTION CONFERENCE
all day long. Click here for conference details. We are planning additional conferences at
T-minus 300, 200, and 100 days.
Action
Agenda
Now is our chance to make a difference. Here is what we need to do:
We need to increase global awareness of the problem.
We need to do everything possible to fix the problem while there is still time.
We need to assess the likelihood of system malfunctions and failures, and
significant disruptions to our businesses, governments, and lives.
We need to prepare contingency and disaster recovery plans.
We must promote a community approach to this problem.
Can do!
Here is what we can do:
E-mail or write letters to the press now. Alert them that November 27, 1998 is
Global Y2K Action Day. Encourage them to investigate local, national, and global
Y2K issues. You can e-mail a copy of your generic letters to the press to
yardeni@y2kactionday.com. We will select the best ones and post them for
others to use.
Join together in community action groups to assess vital local systems, especially
electric power, heating oil and gas distribution, water supply, sanitation, and
telephone service.
Work with local authorities on contingency and disaster recovery plans in the
event of major disruptions in the systems listed above.
Alarm,
Not Panic!
An informed public may be alarmed by the problem, but with 400 days remaining we can
take measures to minimize counter-productive panic reactions. Y2K is a community
problem. Indeed, it is likely to have a deep impact on the entire global community. The
best way to put it behind us and to prosper once again is by working together.
Global Y2K Action Conference
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