FA - like all competent doomsday prophets, this one left himself an out. Alas, I expect to see more such stuff over the next few years. Probably a bunch predicting the end 2030-33.

At least you were not washed away. Stories claiming 12 dead. Do have to wonder how Norfolk fared; military has been pointing out severe flood issues there brought on by climate change for years.

As to the domestic situation, depends on the job. UA is probably more important than the application, unless its fast food or working at your equivalent of the 7-11.