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It’s hard to find a roll of duct tape in Harvard Square these days...
...Here's what Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge advises: Keep a three-day supply of water and canned food on hand, and make sure you have ample duct tape and plastic sheets to cover windows in the case of a biological or chemical weapons attack. You should also have a flashlight, as well as "sanitizing" supplies like bleach, water and soap...
...seem to be gearing up; anecdotal evidence suggests many hardware stores across New York City have sold out of duct tape, and Home Depot corporate spokesman Jerry Shields reports sales of both duct tape and plastic sheeting are up, particularly in the New York - Washington D.C. corridor. Haven't got yours yet? Don't worry, says Shields. "We're restocking the items and expect no problem filling the increased demand...
...Once you've got your duct tape and plastic sheeting, Homeland Security suggests choosing a room in your home that is internal (not facing the street or yard) and large enough to accommodate your family in the case of attack. According to the HSD website, "ten square feet of floor space per person will provide sufficient air to prevent carbon dioxide build-up for up to five hours...
Next time you change your toilet paper, take a closer look at the empty roll. The world is filled with products that rely on the indispensable yet banal cardboard tube—tape, saran wrap, cloth and, of course, toilet paper. Yet for most people, cardboard tubes are simply collateral damage destined for the garbage can. Not so for architect Shigeru Ban, who sees them as the newest building material...