SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large Michael Z. Williamson sent us this New York Times story:. Here is a quote: “She said a Coast Guard helicopter flew over the United Nations compound and could see that there were people there trapped under building debris. Thousands of residents were seen assembled outside the gates at a government facility in the city, and large groups were also assembled in other streets and public areas. The pilot of her ship’s helicopter reported seeing people working in several areas to dig out survivors. But for the most part, she said, the city appeared to be waiting for rescue and relief efforts to arrive.” Mike’s Comment: So, I think we can deduce a lesson from that, and Haiti’s status as the poorest nation in this hemisphere. Waiting for other people to bootstrap you is not a viable strategy.” Meanwhile, we read two bits of confirmation: Haiti Relief: Anger Mounts Among Desperate Haitians Over Supplies Stuck at Airport, and Looters roam Port-au-Prince as earthquake death toll estimate climbs, Hunger and thirst turn to violence in Haiti as planes unable to offload aid supplies fast enough. Oh, and don’t miss this letter to a Muskogee newspaper: When disaster comes, men turn into wolves.
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Ready Made Resources has launched an unprecedented 25% off sale on Alpine Aire freeze dried foods, with free shipping on full case lots. Don’t miss out, as this is a special “test” sale, approved for just Ready Made Resources by Alpine Aire, and might not be repeated.
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EMB was the first of several readers to send us the link to this amazing video of the Haiti earthquake.
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While on a recent trip to the lowlands of California, I noticed the sign for one of a new chain of hotels: Hotel Sierra. I suspect that this chain was founded by a former military aviator!