Great story! thanks for sharing that. So many times it's easy, even in today's "global world" to think that disaster only effects a few here and there. This story, of course, never reached the US at all. As to the collapse, to me this comes from our dependence on the established supply chain, instead of caring for ourselves. While you may not be able to completely supply your own food, there are a lot new ideas in urban farming that could get you closer. This is something I really want to start working on in my own life as well. I'm not prepared, I'm afraid. Living in central mainland US, we feel pretty insulated, but when the shit hits the fan, you don't see it coming and that's kind of the point! Keep steeming and sharing more great stories!