Dutch seniors receive Y2k rattles

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Dutch Seniors Receive Y2K Rattles

Story Filed: Monday, November 22, 1999 11:47 AM EST

WEERT, Netherlands (AP) -- In case of emergency, shake your rattle.

That's what the 217 residents of homes for the elderly in this southern Dutch town have been told to do in the event of a power outage caused by the so-called Y2K computer glitch.

``We have checked and tested all of our computer systems. But you can never be absolutely sure,'' said Ton van Daelen, director of the Weert Geriatrics Foundation, which runs the homes.

The residents were given plastic noisemakers Friday to call a nurse if their alarm buttons fail to work. Extra personnel will patrol the hallways on New Year's Eve.

The rattles were a hit at Friday's drill, van Daelen said.

``It's having a fun, soothing effect on our residents. And it's a simple, inexpensive way to be prepared,'' he said.

-- Homer Beanfang (Bats@inbellfry.com), November 22, 1999

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Yes! The contingency plan that will save the world. I like it.

-- Rattlesnake (rattle@their.cages), November 22, 1999.

hahaha just give me a noggie and i'll sleep

-- baby (no@worries.zone), November 22, 1999.

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