It is entirely dependent on the type of disaster, integrity of supply chains, and acuity of residents. Stockpiled supplies include food, water, generator fuel, and medical supplies such as medications, vaccines, oxygen, gloves, masks, and disinfectant. Often used as an extreme example, Avian Influenza is continuing its march across the globe, although it has yet to be definitively identified as reaching the United States. Great effort and extensive resources have been spent in preparing ourselves for this likelihood of Avian Influenza, and the possibility of Pandemic Influenza. The potential for pandemic is still disturbingly real. It is unfortunate that by.
