I agree. And most people are completely not sure how to think. I’ve witnessed this personally, among coworkers and friends. Luckily, my family - without panicking - is reacting normally and with an understanding of what has to be done.
I’m reminded of the basketball player who thought the pandemic was a joke, and touching a bunch of microphones during a press conference, later testing positive for the Wuhan Virus.
right. Very few people are even now thinking in terms of ‘stock up to not leave house for x time.’ much more of the attitude is hurricane prep - wait it out a week, have water, + a few gallons of bleach and lysol.
the ideal is complete independence aside from necessary utilities (as applicable) for many months.