February 15 - Photo by Millennium Picture Group

Isidore and Bonnie Corwin of Claymont, Delaware, are praying for the best but preparing for possible dark days as a result of the Y2K bug. The pair have helped form a support group that meets twice monthly to address preparing for the possible disruptions in electricity, water and food processing. They aren't stockading themselves in their apartment, just stocking up on a variety of basic supplies and they urge any to do the same thing. "You better do it soon, though, because by July everything's going to be running out," Isidore advises.

February 16 - Photo by Millennium Picture Group

Information from the media and books, brochures and videos on coping with the potential aftermath of the Y2K bug is shown in the Claymont, Delaware apartment of Bonnie and Isidore Corwin. The couple helped start a local support group for people trying to prepare themselves for if the lights go out on Jan. 1, 2000 as a result of the computer glitch. The pair are stocking up on food, water and other essentials while hoping things don't turn out as bad as some doomsayers believe.

February 17 - Photo by Millennium Picture Group

Isidore and Bonnie Corwin look over reference material related to the Y2K bug and coping with its potential aftermath in their Claymont, Delaware apartment. The couple helped start a local support group for people looking for information and tips on dealing with the possible disruptions the Y2K problem may bring. They've also dedicated themselves to being as prepared as possible by stocking up on essentials, such as food and water, and encourage others to do the same. They aren't arming themselves and barricading their apartment, they are just making sure they can get through food shortages and disruptions of electricity and water service.

February 18 - Photo by Millennium Picture Group

Solar-powered items, including a battery charger, watches and flashlight sit near a window in the apartment of Isidore and Bonnie Corwin, a Claymont, Delaware couple who have helped start a local support group for sharing ideas on how to best survive the potential problems that may result from the Y2K bug. The pair aren't barricading themselves in their apartment or prepping a remote site for a retreat, they are just making sure they have everything they need to manage if the power outages and food and water supply disruptions materialize Jan. 1, 2000. "We're praying for the best," Bonnie said, "but we're getting ourselves ready, a little bit every day."

February 19 - Photo by Millennium Picture Group

A look inside the pantry of Bonnie and Isidore Corwin shows some of the preparation the Claymont, Delaware couple have made for handling the potential aftermath of the Y2K bug. The pair, who helped start a local support group for sharing tips on preparing for the days after New Year's Eve, 1999, have stocked up on canned food, and have made other arrangements, such as building a cache of dried food stored in 6.5 gallon containers in their living room and storing other essentials.

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