You weren't paying attention, were you?
Well, I remember hearing the state of Florida talking about how they have ice and emergency supplies available at points all over the state and they're regularly replenished before emergencies.
Do you remember the part about being ready to take care of themselves for THREE TO FIVE days?
Suddenly, there are many Americans who have turned into small children, demanding they be instantly taken care of. What on earth brought around this childish behavior?