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To: KLP who wrote (92991)	12/30/2004 4:18:10 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793755

There is NO human way any quantities of water, meds, food, and human help could have been on the way quicker than 24-48 hours, plus the time needed to land and land transport needed to get to the places that need the help the most. Can't argue with that. I'm not arguing with that. I'm only arguing that better late than never does not apply here. If there has been no local emergency preparation, the afflicted are SOL. Better to face up to it and choose relief activities that are timely enough to do good for those who survive both the tsunami and the unavailability of immediate relief.

To: KLP who wrote (92991)	12/30/2004 4:47:25 PM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793755

I may be the only person who has read the entire website...but it is important to be aware that our own Ready.gov website clearly tells us 5 separate times that the authorities may not be able to provide immediate assistance. The push for 2005 is going to be to get unprepared American households to take action and get an emergency kit together. If a family is properly prepared for one emergency, they are prepared for any emergency. Relying on someone else, including the "authorities", is not now a solution and never will be. jmho. uw