My wife and I are currently in central Maryland. Looking to meet likeminded people, grow our skills & faith and also just to get squared away. Been prepping as best as I can for about 8-10 years off and on but more concentratedly in the past 6 years; but have always had the mindset.
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How is it currently in maryland since the Corona craze happened?
Not terrible but not great either.
Masks are mandatory when going to grocery store, any business, etc. In addition 6 ft social distancing is being enforced.
Some businesses are open. Essential—there's a big list somewhere but can't find it now. Food stores, gas, liquor, communications-digital and print, emergency services, car repair, restaurants-only do carry out/delivery.
Shortages on certain items in stores; TP hard to find-and expensive if you do find it, Pasta, flour, sugar, yeast among other items are limited or not on shelves. Meat cost is up and is limited supply at stores. Some item rationing going on still.
Having protests–on foot and in vehicle–off and on for about 3 weeks? People being ticketed and non-essential business fined and shut down if found in violation etc. People are getting restless and defiant.
Schools are closed.
Churches are closed for services–sermons & worship services are streaming if available.
Some churches(non 501c3 churches) are defying mandates and executive orders and still holding services.
Baltimore City (police dept?) is doing a new 6 month surveillance program with a "spy" plane; private Ohio company but funded by a texas billionare.
Interesting to say the least, PA is doing things pretty similarly. Although the liquor stores (which are all run by the state) are closed. There are rumors of a few non-essential style businesses suing the governor, but I've yet to find any evidence.
Yeah I've seen quite a few cars at liquor stores with PA tags. I would have thought they would have been open if we're flattening the curve and trying not to overwhelm the healthcare system, is your governor not aware that people get DTs and can die from alcohol withdrawl? And what's with this new draconian ammo bill? We were looking to move up to york county but Wolfe is making me reconsider.
Hey Folks. Prepper Andy in Frederick Area saying hello.
Hey everyone we have a current small Viking Prep inspired group based out of Frederick MD and Berkeley Springs WV. Basically we meetup in both places. If you're interested check us out on the Hike for Preparedness on meetup.com
I searched and nothing came up besides a Fredericksburg thing.
https://www.meetup.com/HFP-Hike-for-Preparedness/