Want to have some fun doing a statement-logic exercise?

(My only suggestion might be to take a tranquilizer or a hefty drink first, 'cause parts of this FEMA presentation is bound to raise some people's blood pressure.)

On the NRC Y2K site there is now a link to the various presentations given at the Y2K Tabletop Exercise of July 14, 1999, and hosted by the NRC. (A contingency planning exercise) Probably some very good reading for anyone interested, although I haven't had time to check it all yet. Go to the synopsis at the below link and from there to the full discourses:

http://www.nrc.gov/NRC/Y2K/Synopsis/Y2KTabletop.html

Now on to the logic exercise. If you click on the "Overview of FEMA Contingency Plan", then their "Federal Response Plan Operational Supplement" you can read all about how FEMA is addressing the Y2K issue. You'll also come across the following:

"Overarching View of Y2K"

-----No major nationwide catastrophic disruptions are anticipated

-----Possibility exists for smaller localized disruptions occurring simultaneously across the country

-----Cumulative effect of Y2K disruptions may stress state and local resources

-----Severity and magnitude of Y2K problems cannot be predicted

And the logic exercise is... are there contradictions in the above?

As an aside, I also found it interesting that under "Policies" there was this statement: "A Presidential "emergency" rather than "major disaster" declaration will be made if Y2K consequences exceed State/local response resources."

Also, if you want to know the "ONE" consistent message the "public" needs to be assured of, it's under the Public Information part of the FEMA presentation.

As a last bit, if you're interested in what the Federal Response Plan does NOT cover, it's this:

--Cyber-terrorism attack

--Localized civil disturbance

--National security emergency

--Long-term economic recovery

I'm traveling with my husband over the next several days and internet connections are not assured. If anyone e-mails me, please be aware that I may not be able to respond for a few days.

-- Anonymous, August 20, 1999

Answers

A) We don't anticpate..... B)

-- Anonymous, August 21, 1999

A) We don't anticipate..... B) However, we do see a possibility...... C) States may be overwelmed...... D) Who the hell knows? They certainly cleared that up for us didn't they?

-- Anonymous, August 21, 1999

Allright, I want a cookie (cyber will do) if I get it. I'm too lazy right now to read as much as you but here goes:

No major nationwide catastrophic disruptions are anticipated (i.e. predicted)

Severity and magnitude of Y2K problems cannot be predicted (i.e. anticiapted)

-- Anonymous, August 21, 1999