Don't panic, you can do something about it. Be responsible for your part of the world. Inquire into whether your office equipment and the technological wonders you use everyday are compliant. Call vendors and search the web for more information. Find out what you can about the problem and prepare.
Awareness is the key.
Do what you can and make others aware. The more people combating this problem the better. Both the 21st century and the new millenium officially begin on Jan. 1, 2001. For more information, visit the Royal Greenwich Observatory's site. Project Status 1 0.