Having been through a little weather event called Hurricane Katrina, I now actually believe that advance preparation—which we did not have prior to that event— is a verrrry good idea.
But I would add the caveat, that, while government can and should coordinate **some** services, particularly dissemination of information, families can and should prepare to be self-sufficient, rather than relying wholly on the government.
Preppers call this ‘having a bug-out plan.’
Good advice, mumblypeg!