• MurrayL@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    Firstly, it’s not over - in the UK it will cause big storms and potential flooding into the winter.

    Secondly, the whole point is to encourage long-term disaster planning. Saying ‘we’re fine until next time’ and then panic buying on the cusp of the next event is exactly the thinking they’re hoping to address.