In the article, it's Merl who is described as a veteran and as being well-stocked for emergencies. Morris is only described as anti-social.
From the article: "Merl, a former military man who has been prepared for such an event, is stocked up with supplies. The neighborhood falls into contentious chaos, conflicts arising particularly from the antisocial MORRIS."
Speaking of TEOTWAWKI, after reading through your first three books, I’ve been waiting for your new novel like a junkie for a fix. How’s it coming along?