[JRandomFreeper]

and used their food storage to get them through the tough times.

I'm still working, but my paycheck seems to have lost itself somewhere in NYC. We're not going to tap the savings. When the cash runs out (I have cash on hand, in case of emergencies), we go to food storage. I expect that my check will arrive before then, but it certainly gives me confidence to know that the food storage is there.

[Utah Girl]

One thing I read yesterday was to make sure we have enough cash on hand. ATMs might fail to work due to electricity outages, etc. I haven't seen any suggestions on the dollar amount, but I have some cash at home in twenties, tens, fives, and dollar bills, plus coins. I'm looking at my savings patterns right now and will beef up my savings. I just think this tragedy has been a wakeup call for me. Nothing happened on New Year's Day 2000, and I think I got a little complacent.