Government Shutdown
Source: MSN.com
Article Date: March 31, 2011
Article quoted,
The government has been operating under a series of fiscal 2011 continuing resolutions for the past six months — the budgetary equivalent of holding things together with bubble gum and bailing wire. Unless President Obama, GOP Congressional leaders and top Senate Democrats can cut a deal for the remainder of the year, it looks as if we will finally confront a shutdown beginning midnight next Friday.
If this happens what would this mean exactly?
A Government Shutdown occurs when a government discontinues providing services that are not considered “essential.” Typically, services that continue in spite of a shutdown include police, fire fighting, armed forces, utilities, and corrections.
This does not mean that our law enforcement wont be patrolling the streets. It doesn’t mean that the end of the world is coming. What this means is that our government has spent too much of our money and is currently deciding to cut back spending by cutting off programs that isn’t essential to everyday progress, least for a couple of days. This has happen before but unlike last time our economy is badly crippled.
I think it would be important to understand how to take on a situation like for example a complete government shut down. In such a situation be sure to stay off the streets and gather whatever supplies you may have in your home.
Do not worry about law enforcement because if they are still operational then they will have their hands full. Stay away from the attention of the rioters and gangs that may try to run rampid during this time.
If there are weapons nearby gather them and prepare them for encase intruders try to break into your house. Make sure you and your family remain calm and cool-headed and this is very important to remember.
Hopefully and most likely we wont experience this type of scenario but as for a government shutdown this is very possible.
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