Water [8.33#/Gallon]: catchment system can be Rubbermaid drums (32/44/55 Gal.) with lids on 5-wheel screw-on dollies placed at roof gutters/valleys or open during rain/snow with lid off, Kids) for several clarification/treatment steps to renew "stored" supplies. Bleach or HCl can chemically "treat" water. Research, a f(contamination). Pressure cookers sterilize at first boil. 'Aquarium activated charcoal' (in pet stores) between coffee filters removes flavors, adds black for next filter. Practice. Get only high quality containers, coolers, ice chests and lots of them.
I store foods in 50 qt. Igloo ice chests because fluctuations in temp harms food. 60# dried beans with 2# beef jerky or 60# rice/chest. Chest throw into truck easily.
Peppermints calm nerves for all.
Dog/cat food makes for friends and bait. Use rat shot on rats, round nose on fish.
After N.O., no thinking person should wait another day before he/she organizes and stocks one's pantry, a Never Return bugout bag with weapons et al., a wing and a prayer.
Folks, see Y2K threads for excellent background.
Agreed. I also thought this after 9/11, that perhaps Americans would have more foresight. I think the states that are taking in survivors are the most prepared ones, ones who have taken seriously Homeland Security and truly preparing for the worst.