I think the point that was being made was that while people need to stock up with food and supplies, it’s not going to be the same as when a hurricane or tornado hits and takes out utilities so that there’s suddenly no power.
I can see where utilities might be affected some due to short staff, but there should be at least warning.
I just had the thought late last night...what if a majority of our U. S. truckers get sick, or die from H1N1? How will food, etc. be transported across the U. S.? I have a girl friend who told me she has everything stored for TWO YEARS.