New Madrid Earthquake

Ok I saw Mic`s post about this occurence couldn`t locate it so this can be merged with his when R gets the chance . So lets take a look at what has been going on in relation to this Information we know they are holding (LOL) a mock up to this disaster event this spring <May I believe . So now lets see what FEMA and DHS have been up to .

First this Paper written in 2009 from the University of Illinois follow the link to Hundreds of pages on this particular event

Impact of New Madrid Seismic Zone Earthquakes on the Central USA, Vol. 1 and 2


https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/14810

Next lets look at the MRE`s Meals Ready To Eat
this from FEMA`s Website Or Another Government agency does it matter


https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportun...=core&_cview=0


The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procures and stores pre-packaged commercial meals to support readiness capability for immediate distribution to disaster survivors routinely. The purpose of this Request for Information is to identify sources of supply for meals in support of disaster relief efforts based on a catastrophic disaster event within the New Madrid Fault System for a survivor population of 7M to be utilized for the sustainment of life during a 10-day period of operations. FEMA is considering the following specifications (14M meals per day):

- Serving Size - 12 ounce (entree not to exceed 480 calorie count); - Maximum calories - 1200 and/or 1165 per meal; - Protein parameters - 29g-37g kit; - Trans Fat - 0; - Saturated Fat - 13 grams (9 calories per gram); - Total Fat - 47 grams (less than 10% calories); - Maximum sodium - 800-930 mg;

Requested Menus to include snacks (i.e. fruit mix, candy, chocolate/peanut butter squeezers, drink mix, condiments, and utensils). All meals/kits must have 36 months of remaining shelf life upon delivery. Packaging should be environmentally friendly.

- Homestyle Chicken Noodles - Potatoes - Vegetarian Pasta - Green Pepper Steak w/Rice - BBQ sauce w/Beef and diced - Chicken w/Rice and Beans - Chicken Pasta

The following questions are put forward to interested parties:

1. Please specify the type of organization responding to the questions (i.e. small business, large business, industry association, etc.) If a small business, please specify all Small Business Administration socioeconomic programs under which your organization qualifies.

2. Does your organization have a product available that meets all the specifications above? If the answer is "Yes:" What is the country of origin? If the answer is "No:" (a) Can your organization produce such a product? (b) What would be the product lead time? (c) What country are the manufacturing plants located in?

3. Can your organization delivery the product to a specified location within a 24 hour period

4. Please provide an implementation plan for critical delivery orders and delivery surge orders.

5. What states do you already have contracts in place with to provide these types of products?

6. Please detail the type of meals and quantities you can provide for each day following a disaster.

7. Please provide alternatives to the meal specifications that your organization can provide.

8. What type of delivery schedule would your organization recommend for the meals?

9. Does your organization have the capabilities to deliver products directly to FEMA's CONUS Distributions Centers?

10. Can your organization track deliveries from point of origin to point of delivery?

11. What is your lead time for delivery once FEMA has placed an order?

Interested parties may also provide brochures, web links, or other literature about their cots available for the specified users. Responses to this RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Doing a little math here comes up with some mighty big damn numbers: 14-million meals a day and a 10-day supply pushed out to 140-million meals.

Now lets look at the cost to deliver this package . Enormous amounts of fuel would be needed to stage or respond to this disaster . So lets see if that is being purchased as well

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ed2fb661961ec48159a24635774679bc&tab=core&_cview=0

VARIOUS FUELS IN SUPPORT OF DISASTER RELIEF
Solicitation Number: SP0600-11-R-0207
Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
Office: DLA Acquisition Locations
Location: DLA Energy

Solicitation Number:
SP0600-11-R-0207
Notice Type:
Presolicitation
Synopsis:
Added: Jan 07, 2011 7:00 pm

Defense Logistica Agency - Energy (DLA-E) intends to issue a solicitation in support of Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements for delivery of diesel fuel and gasoline on a regional/statewide basis to support disaster mobilization, emergency response and recovery efforts. Vendor support is needed to provide mobile refueling in the event of a disaster to and within a 300 mile radius of mobilization areas, staging areas and other points of distribution within the states of NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TX, and LA. During a disaster the estimated daily quantity required for each state is 135,000 U.S. Gallons for diesel fuel and 24,000 U.S. Gallons for gasoline. The vendor will be required to maintain readiness capability and deliver within 24 hours notice. This acquisition is unrestricted and will be awarded based upon best value evaluation factors. These factors include (but not limited to) Readiness Plan, Past Performance and Experience and Socioeconomic Support. Contract(s) will be awarded for each defined geographic area of coverage. The Government anticipates award to multiple vendors. The anticipated contract type is a one year Fixed Price Requirements type contract with Economic Price Adjustment. The contract provisions will include two potential option years. Orders will be issued as necessary with a required delivery date. It is anticipated that proposals will be due February 6, 2011. Copies of the RFP will be available via the Federal Business Opportunities home page (www.fbo.gov). Vendors are required to complete, sign and return the document entitled Offer Submission Package to the Bid Custodian as directed in the RFP. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered.
Contracting Office Address:
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6222
United States
Place of Performance:
Various locations within the following states: NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TX and LA

United States
Primary Point of Contact.:
Karen L. Hammack,
Contracting Officer
karen.hammack@dla.mil
Phone: (703) 767-9550
Fax: (703) 767-8506
Secondary Point of Contact:
Dorothy Gheen,
Contract Specialist
dorothy.gheen@dla.mil
Phone: 703-767-9542
Fax: 703-767-8506


Now the fact these amounts of fuel being purchased is going to assist in driving up the price to the everyday consumer because so much of it will be tied up. I might also point out that they have estimated casualties to be around 35,000 if this event does occur