I was home sick the EBT day (Saturday, I believe). I couldn't even believe some of what I was reading. I would say it was very close. I think, as it was, a few Walmarts got their doors kicked in and were, small scale, looted.
If I remember correctly, it was only a few cities at that time also.
I had just gotten done with some serious prep, and my roommate was just poo-poohing my concerns. I went to Kroger and in big neon signs all over the store windows, it said EBT DOWN, EBT NOT WORKING.
I immediately called Matt B. He was obviously alarmed. I went home and told me roommate. His face went pale.