FEMA Urges Consumers To Keep Y2K Preparedness Items
Release Date: January 6, 2000
Release Number: HQ-00-005
While the Y2K bug didn't bite, the preparations Americans made just in case are still valid. FEMA Director James Lee Witt is encouraging those who bought bottled water and extra food, batteries, flashlights and other equipment in anticipation of Y2K problems to keep the items on hand.
"FEMA recommends that families always have a disaster supply kit that contains items you'd need if services were unavailable for a few days," said Witt. "Those families that prepared for Y2K were doing the right thing whether those supplies were needed over New Year's or not."
Some news outlets have been reporting that people are returning batteries, flashlights and generators, among other Y2K preparedness items.
"Being prepared for a winter storm, a hurricane or earthquake is good policy," Witt said. "We congratulate those who prepared for Y2K and urge them to begin the new year prepared for any eventuality."
Witt added that those who bought more food than they can easily store, might want to consider donating it to area food banks.
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Last Modified: Wednesday, 29-Oct-2003 16:42:40