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Technology Stocks : Discuss Year 2000 Issues -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Cheeky Kid who wrote (4011)	2/21/1999 6:03:00 PM
From: C.K. Houston	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

Cheeky, Thanks for the link: "Portland plans to use neighborhood volunteers to fight Y2K paranoia" Glad you agree about reasonable preparation. Only makes sense. Most of us already have health insurance, auto insurance, homeowners insurance. Having extra food, water, meds, alternate heat source ... and money on hand ... in case of Y2K disruption - only makes sense. Thanks again for that link. I've sent it to my family. It should help convince them to make at least minimal preparation. Cheryl ================================================================ PORTLAND, OR City officials are drafting plans to organize Portland's 200,000 households into small, self-sufficient units led by neighborhood volunteers trained to inform people about the real risks of Year 2000 computer problems. "We're taking this seriously," Mayor Vera Katz said. "The purpose is not to raise a tremendous amount of concern, but to be prepared for an emergency. It doesn't mean it's going to happen." If approved and executed beginning this spring, the effort would be one of the nation's largest municipal Y2K preparedness plans. Other large U.S. municipalities lauded for their plans include San Diego; Montgomery County, Md.; and Boulder County, Colo. Portland's Y2K plan calls for groups of roughly 150 households, or about 10 city blocks, each coordinated by a volunteer block leader. Each group will receive a workbook and literature explaining the Year 2000 computer problem, potential consequences and appropriate ways to prepare contingencies. Because nobody knows how long any Y2K-related disruptions may last, residents will be coached on how to prepare for failures of basic services that last for 72 hours, two weeks and ... two months. flash.oregonlive.com Am curious as to what WASHINGTON D.C.'s gonna be coming up with ... Cheryl ================================================================ WASHINGTON, D.C. District residents face a "significant risk" that the city's computer problems associated with theYear 2000 will disrupt schools, the police department, the delivery of health care services and a range of other programs, according to a federal report slated for release today on Capitol Hill ... The city will launch a campaign next month aimed at informing residents about ways to deal with potential difficulties, Hanley (DC Y2K Project Manager). "You can do the marauder approach and move to the mountains and take everyone, including your mother-in-law, and hole up for a year," she said. "Or you can buy four weeks worth of water [and food], put $100 in your pocket and make sure you are safe in your home." washingtonpost.com