Sometimes, we can get a hint of things that are to come by watching what the government is doing to prepare. After all, their intel is way better than ours, and they do have a tendency to keep secrets. Of special interest to anyone who like to don the tinfoil and try to figure out what may be coming down the pipe are the actions of FEMA, the agency which is in charge of "managing" emergencies here in the US. So when they place a large order for something that they want absolutely immediately, I pay attention. A few days ago, FEMA put out a solicitation for 5 million bottles of water, to be delivered within 2 days. It said they had an "urgent requirement" for this water. From Fedbizopps: Bottled Water Solicitation Number: HSFE70-16-Q-0034 Agency: Department of Homeland Security Office: Federal Emergency Management Agency Location: Response Branch Solicitation Number: HSFE70-16-Q-0034 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: Added: Aug 24, 2016 8:16 pm FEMA has an Urgent