I was hoping this text would have information that might be helpful for any disaster. Unfortunately about half of it explains why we should be worried about y2k. The other half has very dated examples of what some are doing and references other sources. Many of the internet resources referenced are no longer in service or have no content like year200.com.Utne paints this utopia that will form as we get to know our neighbors better when many services we take for granted fail and we have to fend for ourselves in Year 2000.A casual look around at utne.com found no mention of this book, Y2K, or preparing for disaters. Perhaps this book was an embarassment after Y2K came and went with out incident.At this point the book is only useful as a window into history and the thinking of some people at the time. There is much better information out there on disaster preparedness.