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Are you taking any steps because of the Ukraine situation?

616 replies

DetailMouse · 25/02/2022 09:16

The situation for those in the country is heartbreaking, I've sobbed at several news stories this morning and my heart aches for a Ukrainian friend whose family is still there.

On a far more selfish, practical level have you "done" anything to protect yourself and your own situation? If nothing else I can see an impending deepening of the financial crisis. A friend has taken all her money out of the bank, for example, but it's true she's prone to a bit of drama. Gas supply worries me a lot.

Is there anything we should be doing now to help a bit if the situation is prolonged or worsens?

OP posts:
firsttimemom99 · 27/02/2022 07:11

I personally completely understand what you mean and I don’t get why so many people are being unnecessarily rude to you and your friend (who clearly has her head in the right place). A financial crash has been on the cards for years now - wouldn’t be surprised if the Ukraine situation makes it that much more likely. It scares me that people see it as such a casual thing and not something that could change the world as we know it. As far as I’m concerned we haven’t seen the worst of it and we have no idea how it could play out. Ww3 maybe?

sonjadog · 27/02/2022 08:42

It is just different personalities. Some people consider the unknown outcome and get scared and anxious, some people think that they aren't going to worry about something that might or might not happen and that they have no control over, and don't get scared and anxious. I am definitely in the latter category. People in the former category, especially on MN, seem sometimes to think that people in the latter category don't care about Ukraine or the future outcome. That is simply not true. It is just a matter of personality and how you choose to express yourself.

HarriR · 27/02/2022 08:43

The only thing we've done. Is top up fuel before the prices go up!

lezzlie · 27/02/2022 10:22

Am I taking any steps?

Yes, bloody big ones, in the opposite direction! www.mumsnet.com/emo/te/2.gif.pagespeed.ce.pqlGYGVWqX.gif

HollysBush · 27/02/2022 10:44

1Week Very wise words, Thankyou.

ClaudineClare · 27/02/2022 10:53

Has anyone clicked on lezzlie's link? It looks odd to me and so am paranoid wary.

DrSbaitso · 27/02/2022 11:04

@ClaudineClare

Has anyone clicked on lezzlie's link? It looks odd to me and so am paranoid wary.
It links to a picture of the grin emoji. I think it's supposed to be a gif but isn't working.
Hummingbird10 · 27/02/2022 11:09

I don’t have enough money to get out. My mum gave me £20 yesterday and I’ve accidentally left it in my jeans pocket, the jeans are in the washing machine😁. Ever since my daughter started uni I’ve made a plan with her for her that if comms, or transport links go down she is to bring her friends and leave immediately. We’re in London snd ive told her to start walking down a road that is near to her and I’m going to walk up the other end. It’s miles snd I honestly think I’d be struggling, but it stupidly helps me to worry less. I also know I will do it and that the only way to stop me would be totazer me, or something. I’m a professional and rational usually. I dint think what I’ve said is at all rational and I dint know why that’s the plan. I struggle with the thought of not being able to keep her safe, I guess. I’ll look after her friends, too. Beyond this, I’m not going to do anything.
However, I will join any efforts to support the Ukrainians and it’s definite that I’ll get involved in something. I feel quite bad about talking about my plan, because I sort of think it’s a bit daft, but also because the Mai. Thing is the Ukrainians right now. If I do have anything left at the end of the month I’ll try to send it to something useful for the Ukrainians.

SpinningTheSeedsOfLove · 27/02/2022 11:31

Iodine tablets have been regularly distributed in naval and port cities in the UK for many years whenever a nuclear sub is in. The tablets are distributed by the local authorities (i.e. councils) usually, including to schools, medical settings, prisons and care homes. It's in case of an accident.

The lucky recipients live in places like Faslane, Plymouth-Devonport, Portsmouth-Gosport, Barrow-in-Furness and Portland. Apparently the majority of the tablets go to educational settings. We're talking tens of thousands of tablets being distributed over the years.

gasty · 27/02/2022 11:57

Apparently the majority of the tablets go to educational settings.

They are most beneficial to kids & young people

BorisBooster · 27/02/2022 14:14

Iodine might come in handy as Putin says he's moving Russias nuclear deterrent to 'special alert'.

Man's a nut job.

LoveLifeBeHappy · 27/02/2022 14:31

@DetailMouse

The situation for those in the country is heartbreaking, I've sobbed at several news stories this morning and my heart aches for a Ukrainian friend whose family is still there.

On a far more selfish, practical level have you "done" anything to protect yourself and your own situation? If nothing else I can see an impending deepening of the financial crisis. A friend has taken all her money out of the bank, for example, but it's true she's prone to a bit of drama. Gas supply worries me a lot.

Is there anything we should be doing now to help a bit if the situation is prolonged or worsens?

This post is a bit over dramatic. However, the only reason you should be taking money out of your bank is if you're Russian. Is your friend Russian?

Also, this war has no connection to the financial crisis. You sound very confused OP.

Rustylee681 · 27/02/2022 15:26

I hate to say it but I can't see things improving. In particular relating to fuel prices, already had a friend who was returning from Nottingham today say how she had trouble getting fuel at pumps. I noticed on Friday queues forming again and some pumps empty, then increase in fuel has a knock on effect with food, but then to be honest food prices are always on the rise anyway.🙄
All I can say is now is not the time to worry, anytime in fact.
The way I see it it's not about the resources but it's a about being resourceful! 😊

ClaudineClare · 27/02/2022 15:35

I drove from Glasgow to Wales yesterday, filled up once and passed several petrol stations and saw not a single indication that there are problems with fuel. There was a poster on here the other day who trued to start a thread about people panic buying fuel. They got short shrift.

ClaudineClare · 27/02/2022 15:36

Tried not trued...

Riverlee · 27/02/2022 16:17

@kimbyy

How could I forget that! Terrorism on our doorstep. Tube trains frequently being delayed due to bomb alerts. It became a way of life. I actually couldn’t quite believe when it all ended, as it had always been there.

Well the threat level has only just been lowered from severe so I'm not sure why you think terrorism has gone.

I was referring specifically to the Irish troubles, rather terrorism in general.
mynameisbiggles · 27/02/2022 16:22

Look, there's nothing any of us can do. If Putin presses the Nuclear button then pray you get taken out in the first big bang. Survival is not an attractive option. Having lived through the Cold War and having been far closer to a nuclear strike than we are now...well...I don't want to live in whatever might be left of the planet.

Riverlee · 27/02/2022 16:35

@sonjadog

It is just different personalities. Some people consider the unknown outcome and get scared and anxious, some people think that they aren't going to worry about something that might or might not happen and that they have no control over, and don't get scared and anxious. I am definitely in the latter category. People in the former category, especially on MN, seem sometimes to think that people in the latter category don't care about Ukraine or the future outcome. That is simply not true. It is just a matter of personality and how you choose to express yourself.
So true.

I think I’m somewhere in the middle - anxious over what’s happening but at the same time trying not to worry about the unknown.

Not watching the news (or headlines only) is helping me cope with the situation.

Indoctro · 27/02/2022 16:41

Yes

we always have a good few months of dry food goods stocked anyway, and water.

Plus medicines

We have a stock of batteries / lights etc incase cyber attack shuts down National grid.

Car staying above 1/2 full at all times for now.

Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. That's my view. It's sensible to have enough supplies if you can to provide for your family for a couple of months.

chairbumg · 27/02/2022 16:44

It's sensible to have enough supplies if you can to provide for your family for a couple of months.

How do you protect those supplies?

EveningOverRooftops · 27/02/2022 17:09

@SpinningTheSeedsOfLove

Iodine tablets have been regularly distributed in naval and port cities in the UK for many years whenever a nuclear sub is in. The tablets are distributed by the local authorities (i.e. councils) usually, including to schools, medical settings, prisons and care homes. It's in case of an accident.

The lucky recipients live in places like Faslane, Plymouth-Devonport, Portsmouth-Gosport, Barrow-in-Furness and Portland. Apparently the majority of the tablets go to educational settings. We're talking tens of thousands of tablets being distributed over the years.

Can confirm we also get town wide nuclear reactor meltdown exercises with regards to the distribution, deployment of military and civilian personnel in hospitals and local area. Last time they used leaflets through the door as part of the practice but also as information for residents. There’s also information on the local websites about what to do, how to take the tablets, where to get them/how they’ll be distributed etc and military friends do have an escape plan for families because it’s a very real threat albeit a low risk. As soon as that siren goes they go. The meltdown warning siren that’s tested weekly is a bit unnerving and I used to live opposite the military base. Now… I’m far away enough.
EveningOverRooftops · 27/02/2022 17:13

@chairbumg

It's sensible to have enough supplies if you can to provide for your family for a couple of months.

How do you protect those supplies?

From rodents? Rodent traps and food safe tubs. From insects? Food safe tubs and regular rotation From roaming gangs of zombies? Barricade the doors and hope the roaming zombies chase Shaun to the Winchester meaning we can load up our truck and make it out alive to one of our chosen long term survival spot. Hmm
chairbumg · 27/02/2022 17:22

You missed the obvious one, your fellow humans!
If it got to the point that you needed to have a couple months of stock to survive why on earth do you think law & order would remain?

Libraryghost · 27/02/2022 17:25

@Indoctro and in a time of war and hunger someone bigger and stronger would take your supplies straight off you,

Indoctro · 27/02/2022 18:55

[quote Libraryghost]@Indoctro and in a time of war and hunger someone bigger and stronger would take your supplies straight off you, [/quote]
Only if they know you have them.